Map Compilation

Compiling field data into final maps requires systematic data transfer and interpretation. Data Transfer From Field Notes 1. Plot station locations 2. Transfer rock types 3. Add structural measurements 4. Mark contacts 5. Add sample locations Quality Control - Verify coordinates against GPS files - Check structural measurements for errors - Cross-reference with photographs Interpretation Contact Interpretation Connect observed contacts based on: - Structural style - Topographic expression - Geophysical data if available Structure Interpretation Project structures using: - Measured orientations - Topographic constraints - Regional context

All lessons in Field Mapping — Return to the complete Field Mapping course outline.
Previous lesson: Photo Documentation — Photographs complement field notes and provide permanent visual records. Photo Requirements Standard Shots 1. Overview shot showing context 2.
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Verification resources

Cross-check terminology, classification, methods, and safety with these authoritative external resources.

Geoscience maps — Natural Resources Canada. Government bedrock, surficial, geochemical, glacial, and hazard map resources.
National Geologic Map Database — U.S. Geological Survey. Geologic maps, reports, standards, and mapping resources from geological surveys.

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