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OGSEarth
OGSEarth provides KML bookmarks for Ontario geological information and directs visitors to the newer GeologyOntario hub.
About OGSEarth
OGSEarth provides Ontario geoscience information as KML bookmarks for viewing in Google Earth, and directs visitors to the GeologyOntario hub with spatial and text search tools. It lists datasets with provincial coverage and for northern and southern Ontario, including bedrock geology, mining claims, drill holes, and groundwater topics.
Data is in Keyhole Markup Language (KML) format for Google Earth Pro or the mobile versions. The browser version of Google Earth does not display all data. Data comes from a variety of sources, and each layer points to its original source when available, under the OGS Terms of Use.
Key features
- Provides Ontario geoscience datasets as KML bookmarks
- Provincial coverage including bedrock geology, drill holes, mining claims
- Northern Ontario layers including Far North Predictive Mapping
- Southern Ontario layers including karst, physiography and groundwater data
- Viewable in Google Earth Pro and mobile apps
- Points users to GeologyOntario hub with search tools
Best for: People who need Ontario geological layers to view in Google Earth.
Good for
- Highlights regularly updated data in the bookmark list
- Lists provincial, northern, and southern Ontario datasets together
- KML data can be viewed with Google Earth Pro, noted as free
Watch out for
- Browser version of Google Earth does not display all data
- Loaded data may require clearing the Google Earth cache to show current data
- Content is provided as-is without guarantee of currency, accuracy, or completeness
OGSEarth at a glance
- Official website
- geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/ogsearth.html
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data in Canada
- Type
- Dataset
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Country
- CA
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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OGSEarth FAQ
How do I bookmark an OGSEarth dataset?
Click a dataset link and bookmark the resulting page link, which includes a "#{name}" anchor for its location on the page.
What should I do if loaded data does not update to current data?
Delete the cache in Google Earth before opening the KML: sign out with File > Server Sign Out, go to Tools > Options > Cache, select Delete cache file, then exit Google Earth and download the KML again.
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