Help Files

GeologyOntario Help Files

This site provides you with links to FAQs, helpfiles, and user manuals for GeologyOntario, ArcReader 9.2, ArcGIS 9.2, NASA World Wind, Google Earth, as well as Google Outreach and KML documentation.

GeologyOntario Frequently Asked Questions

The GeologyOntario FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions about the use of the GeologyOntario website, its different searching methods, and how to find the information you are looking for.

Publication Types

A listing of publication codes and series descriptions.

OGS Earth

GeologyOntario themes can also be viewed using the Google Earth© interface. The download and use of GeologyOntario data in this manner is subject to the acceptance of the Terms of Use. The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines provides OGS Earth as is, without warranty or support and is not responsible for any issues that may arise from the use of Google Earth©. Downloading, installing and using OGS Earth indicates acceptance of these conditions.

The Ontario Geological Survey has employed the use of the Google Earth™ mapping service (“Google Earth”), a free three-dimensional (3D) geographic viewing tool from Google Inc for viewing multi layered Ontario geological, mining, land and water data.

You are encouraged to use the new version of OGS Earth.

Any comments on the product can be directed to john.dodge@ontario.ca or james.boyd@ontario.ca.