Ontario Government

Ruby Lake Provincial Park Viewshed Risk Mapping

Organization
Ontario Government

Author
Doug Lowman and Andy Smiegielski

ESRI Software
ArcGIS 9.1, ArcGIS 3D Analyst

Data Sources
OMNR Base Data, WRIP DEM Tiles, Quickbird Imagery

Description
The rugged terrain and extensive trail systems of Ruby Lake Provincial Park offer numerous park visitors spectacular, scenic, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Maintaining these values can be a complicated process especially when resource revenue can be fruitfully gained from its extraction (i.e., mining, forestry). This map provides Ontario Parks with a visual aided system to help identify areas within the park that have the ability to provide a balance between the opening of a mine, all the while trying to maintain the aesthetic beauty of the area mentioned.

Acknowledgements
TBGSC Centre Thunder Bay