Geological surface map of Denmark 1:200.000

This dataset represents a nationwide digital geological map of superficial deposits in Denmark at a scale of 1:200.000. The map shows the classification and distribution of near-surface deposits, primarily glacial and post-glacial sediments. The dataset is based on the Digital Soil and Sediment Map of Denmark at 1:25.000 in areas where detailed mapping is available. In other areas, the distribution of deposits has been interpreted based on borehole data, landscape analysis and other available geological information. The deposits are classified into 12 generalised types, making the dataset a simplified and generalised version of the detailed 1:25.000 map. The dataset provides a national overview of superficial deposits and serves as a reference for regional and national applications.

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Date ( Publication )
2011-10-09
Identifier
dk.geus / jordartskort_200k
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to provide a consistent, nationwide digital map of superficial deposits in Denmark. The map is used as a basis for geological interpretation, environmental management, land-use planning, resource assessment, as well as education and research.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Geology
  • Soil
  • Quaternary
  • Surface
  • Denmark
  • ArcGIS
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Spatial representation type
Vector
Denominator
200000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
Begin date
1990-01-01
End date
2011-10-09
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Supplemental Information
The dataset is an interpretation-based national map product and is not subject to continuous updates. It represents a generalised overview of the distribution of superficial deposits at the ground surface and should be used in conjunction with more detailed maps and local data where higher spatial resolution or detailed stratigraphic information is required.
Reference system identifier
ETRS 89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

  • REST ( )

  • WMTS ( )

Distributor
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
OnLine resource
Download ( WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download )

Download dataset from GEUS' Dataverse

OnLine resource
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
Digital map of superficial deposits in Denmark 1:200.000, version 2 – GEUS Report 2011/19 ( DOI )

Technical GEUS report documenting the data basis, methodology and interpretation behind the digital superficial deposits map at a scale of 1:200.000, version 2.

OnLine resource
Digital map of superficial deposits in Denmark 1:200.000, version 2 ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

GEUS publication page providing description and access to the report and related materials.

OnLine resource
Jordartskort_200000 ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

OnLine resource
Jordart_200000 ( OGC:WMS-1.3.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMS Service

OnLine resource
Denmark_Jordartskort_200000 ( OGC:WMTS-1.0.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMTS Service

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Dataset
Statement

The dataset was compiled by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and represents version 2 of the digital superficial deposits map at a scale of 1:200.000. The map is based on the compilation and harmonisation of existing geological maps, borehole data, geomorphological analyses and previous Quaternary geological investigations. Version 2 includes updates and improvements compared to earlier versions, including revised deposit boundaries and classifications based on new knowledge and quality assurance.

During compilation of the dataset, generalisation and adjustments have been applied in certain areas, resulting in a spatial uncertainty of up to approximately 200 m, locally slightly more. The dataset is designed as an overview map at a scale of 1:200.000 and is suitable for educational purposes, regional-scale analyses and as background information for other thematic maps. The dataset is not subject to continuous updates and was published in GEUS Report 2011/19.

Mapping of superficial deposits in Denmark has been a core task of the Danish geological surveys since the establishment of the Geological Survey of Denmark (DGU) in 1888. The digital superficial deposits map at a scale of 1:200.000, version 2, builds on this long mapping tradition but represents a modern digital compilation and interpretation based on more recent data and methods.
File identifier
ba1a5caa-8019-42c5-9a63-72b32257ca32 XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-02-04T14:36:06.242299Z
Metadata standard name
ISO 19115:2003/19139
Metadata standard version
1.0
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
 
 

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Keywords

ArcGIS Dataset Denmark Geology Quaternary Soil Surface
Forskningsemner
Geoscience and history policy Quaternary geology Soils and biogeochemistry

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