Archaeological overview assessment layer

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Archaeological overview assessments compile existing knowledge about recorded archaeological site locations, historical First Nations' land use, along with cultural and environmental constants or changes in the area likely to affect site location.

This information is used to build a model of where archaeological sites are expected to be located.

Archaeological overview assessment layer: Study reports and metadata

The archaeological overview layer is viewable by authorized Remote Access to Archaeological Data (RAAD) users and authorized B.C. government staff. Please refer to the BC Data Catalogue for further information about the AOA layer.

Each AOA study in the layer consists of a written report and maps showing areas with archaeological potential. Downloadable copies of these individual assessment studies, along with the metadata referenced in the layer, are available below. The following two maps may help identify which AOA you are looking for.

Map of AOA Study Location IDs in Northern B.C. (click image to enlarge)

Map of AOA Study Location IDs in Southern B.C. (click image to enlarge)

Archaeological overview assessment reports and metadata

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Arrow TSA (1996), study location ID: ARROW (84)

Boundary TSA (1997), study location ID: BOUND (184)

Campbell River FD (2007), study location ID: CAMPRI (638)

Capital Regional District (2008), study location ID: CRD (500)

Cassiar-Iskut-Stikine LRMP (1998), study location ID: CASSIA (521)

Central Coast LRMP (1999), study location ID: CCOAST (194)

Central Coast TFL 25 (2000), study location ID: TFL25 (-101)

Checleset Bay and Outer Kyuquot Sound (1995-), study location ID: NNTC (507)

Chilcotin Forest District (now Cariboo-Chilcotin FD) (1998), study location ID: CHILCO (514)

Chilliwack Forest District (1999), study location ID: CHILWK (-104)

Coldwater-Spius LU, Cascades Forest District (2008), study location ID: COSPLU (530)

Columbia Forest District (now Selkirk FD) various studies 2006-2008

Columbia Forest District (now Selkirk FD) (2006), study location ID: COLU8 (524)

Columbia Forest District (now Selkirk FD) (2007), study location ID: COLU5A (526)

Columbia Forest District (now Selkirk FD) (2008), study location ID: COLU17 (528)

Columbia Forest District (now Selkirk FD) (2008), study location ID: COLU5B (531)

Cranbrook TSA (2003), study location ID: CRANBR (506)

Cranbrook TSA AOA Metadata (PDF, 319KB)

Ditidaht Traditional Territory (2001), study location ID: DITIDA (515)

Fort Nelson Forest District (1998), study location ID: FT NEL (133)

Fort St. James Forest District (now Stuart-Nechako FD) (2004-2008), study location ID: FTSTJA (503)

Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group (2005), study location ID: HTG (502)

Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group AOA Metadata (PDF, 1.2MB)

Johnstone Strait – TFL 47 (2002), study location ID: FTL47 (508)

KFD 2 (2006), study location ID: KFD 2 (522)

Files unavailable. Please consult AOA layer in RAAD for more information

Kispiox Forest District (now Coast Mountain FD) (1999), study location ID: KISPIO (513)

Kootenay Lake Forest District (now Selkirk FD) various studies 2006-2009

Kootenay Lake Forest District (now Selkirk FD) (2006-2007), study location ID: KFD7 (525)

Kootenay Lake Forest District (now Selkirk FD) (2009), study location ID: KFD4 (529)

Langford, City of (2007) ,study location ID: LANGFO (501)

Lillooet Forest District TSA (now Cascades FD) (1999), study location ID: LILLO (170)

Merritt TSA / Upper Similkameen (2008), study location ID: USIMIL (517)

Upper Similkameen Indian Band (USIMIL) AOA Metadata (PDF, 503KB)

Morice TSA (1998-2007), study location ID: MORICE (512)

Moyie Lake (2007), study location ID: MoyiLk (523)

Files unavailable. Please consult AOA layer in RAAD for more information

North Coast TSA (2000), study location ID: NCOAAO (511)

Northeast (OGC) (2000-2005), study location ID: NEOGC (504)

Northern Secwepmec Traditional Territory (1998), study location ID: SECWEP (174)

_{* See Williams Lake AOA for additional information on the area}

Okanagan TSA (1997), study location IDs: PENTIC (518), SALMON (519), VERNON (520)

Peace River Forest District (now Peace FD) (2008), study location ID: PEACE (637)

Port Alberni, South Island Forest District TFL 44 (2009), study location ID: T44 (534)

Quesnel Forest District (2008), study location ID: QUESNE (532)

Rocky Mountain Forest District (2008), study location ID: RMFD1 (527)

Squamish Forest District (now Sea to Sky FD) (1997), study location ID: SQUAMI (505)

Williams Lake Forest District (now Cariboo-Chilcotin FD) (1998), study location ID: WLAKE (100)

^{* Note that only portions of the Williams Lake FD are addressed in this AOA

* See Northern Secwepmec Traditional Territory AOA for additional information on the area}

Contact information

Office
250-953-3334

Email
Archaeology@gov.bc.ca

Mailing

Archaeology Branch

PO Box 9816, Stn Prov Govt

Victoria, BC V8W 9W3

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