BLM -Wyoming - Alternate Source Metadata

Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming Office.
Publication_Date: 20020930
Title: lsi:sde.wy_alt
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Publisher: U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Online_Linkage:
Description:
Abstract:
The locations of Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corners, as represented in geographic coordinate pairs, were derived from a variety of source documents, which include U.S. General Land Office and BLM survey plats/notes, as well as survey data obtained from other U.S. Government agencies, private sector survey firms, and local governments. The attributes assigned to PLSS polygons were taken from the BLM's Legal Land Description (LLD) data set, contained within the Legacy Rehost for the year 2000 (LR2000) automated records system. The coordinate data was produced by using control stations of known location, with varying degrees of accuracy, from various sources which include but are not limited to; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topological quadrangles and other sources, National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and US Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) Cooperative Base Network (CBN) control, Federal Base Network control (FBN), and Continuous Operating Reference Stations (CORS), and Global Positioning System (GPS) data, which is then analyzed and adjusted in concert with official survey data for any given geographic area. The Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB) data is a useful representation of the geometry and topology of parcels contained within the PLSS, but its application is intended for mapping purposes only. The GCDB data is not a substitute for a legal land survey.
Purpose:
The GCDB was created to provide the BLM and its Public with a set of geographic foundation data that would most accurately portray the locations of PLSS corners. The GCDB is based on the best and most current survey records available and known geographic positions of control stations within the PLSS network. This data will provide the framework upon which the BLM will assemble parcel boundary information for its initial spatially referenced Land Information System (LIS), and will be instrumental in determining where maintenance and upgrade to the PLSS is necessary.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 18490303
Ending_Date: present
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -111.044836
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -106.121452
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 44.952431
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.002312
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: General Land Office
Theme_Keyword: GLO
Theme_Keyword: Bureau of Land Management
Theme_Keyword: BLM
Theme_Keyword: Public Land Survey System
Theme_Keyword: PLSS
Theme_Keyword: Geographic Coordinate Data Base
Theme_Keyword: GCDB
Theme_Keyword: National Spatial Data Infrastructure
Theme_Keyword: NSDI
Theme_Keyword: Land Survey Information System
Theme_Keyword: LSIS
Access_Constraints: None.
Use_Constraints:
The geographic coordinates and their associated products are NOT legal land survey records. The coordinates can NOT be used as a substitute for a legal land survey. They can be used for record keeping, mapping, graphics and planning purposes only. No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management for use of the data for purposes not intended by BLM.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Milbert Krohn
Contact_Organization: BLM - Branch of Cadastral Survey
Contact_Position: GCDB Specialist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 5353 Yellowstone Avenue PO 1828
City: Cheyenne
State_or_Province: Wyoming
Postal_Code: 82009-1828
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 307- 775-6225
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 307- 775-6173
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Milbert_Krohn@blm.gov
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.1 (Build 2600) ; ESRI ArcCatalog 8.2.0.700

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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
100% of the data was checked for attribute accuracy by the GCDB personnel in each of the respective BLM State Offices.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Data set is topologically structured polygon data with nodes at all intersections. All polygons are attributed.
Completeness_Report:
All GCDB spatial outputs are visually inspected for completeness to ensure that all survey data for a given geographic area is included in the data set.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Accuracy of the individual points contained within the GCDB were adjusted using a succession of compass rule adjustments between the control points followed by a least squares analysis, which examines the geometry of PLSS parcels in relation to the coordinate values of known locations for control points within the PLSS grid. Each individual point carries positional reliability factors for the average of the misclosures in the data set and the maximum misclosure in the data set.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Publication_Date: 20020930
Title: Land Survey Information System (LSIS)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Tabular Digital Data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado
Publisher: U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Type_of_Source_Media: disc
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 18490303
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BLM
Source_Contribution:
Survey data in the form of official (microfilm, CD, other) survey records for the entire history of the General Land Office (GLO) and BLM, abstracted into a digital format.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Forest Service
Publication_Date: 19980601
Title: Automated Lands Project (ALP)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Tabular digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
Publisher: U.S. Forest Service
Type_of_Source_Media: disc
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19980601
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USFS
Source_Contribution:
Survey and control data from the Cartographic Feature File (CFF) data set.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 19890603
Title: USGS standard topological quadrangles
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Tabular Digital Data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Denver, Colorado
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Type_of_Source_Media: disc
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19060101
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Contribution:
Digitized control data from standard topological quadrangle sheets.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: National Geodetic Survey
Publication_Date: 20000406
Title: Official Control Station Sheets
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Tabular Digital Data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Silver Springs, Maryland
Publisher: National Geodetic Survey
Type_of_Source_Media: disc
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19010304
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NGS
Source_Contribution:
Survey control data from the official control station sheets (CBN, FBN, and CORS).
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Compile survey input data from the best and most current survey records.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
BLM Data Base of the Index to all official (microfilm, CD, other) BLM Survey Records.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USFS survey records
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
GCDB Data Collection Attribute Definitions version 2.0, Appendix A, 2/14/1991. Survey records used - source abbreviations.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Compile listings of known locations of PLSS corners.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS topographic quadrangles and other sources
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USC&GS published coordinate data.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: NGS published coordinate data
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: BLM Global Positioning Data
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USFS Global Positioning Data
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Coordinates of control stations are entered into a control data base with associated reliabilities.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Survey data abstracted from survey plats, and control stations extracted from the control database, are manually entered into the PCCS processing software. A succession of compass rule adjustments is performed on the lines to adjust them to the control points, followed by a least squared analysis. The resulting coordinates are accompanied by indications of positional reliability; the average of misclosures in the township and the maximum misclosure in the township.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
PCCS lists all coordinates produced by the compass rule and least squares adjustments with connectivity codes between points and compiles them into a single file for development of final Geographic Information System (GIS) coverages.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Section subdivision is performed to achieve land unit detail to at least the forty acre parcel level.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GCDB data conversion software verifies correctness of GCDB file formats and content.
Process_Date: 20020403
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Verified coordinate, line, and label files are converted to GIS coverages using the topology check application. All errors in topology are flagged for editing and correction.
Process_Date: 20020403
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
If topological errors exist, editing of arc and node data, as well as parcel labels, is performed using ArcInfo Interface (AII). Final edits are entered into input files and the process is repeated until all errors are corrected and a successful GIS coverage is created.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GIS coverages are edgematched with adjoining township data sets to insure a seamless PLSS grid is created.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Topologically correct GIS coverages are converted to ArcInfo interchange (.e00) files and copied to the public web site for download.
Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: C:\DOCUME~1\awigle\LOCALS~1\Temp\xml153.tmp

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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 112

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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Longitude_Resolution: 0.000000
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.400000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.978698
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: lsi:sde.wy_alt
Entity_Type_Definition: Arc Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ArcInfo
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: objectid_1
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
FNODE# = Internal number of the from-node TNODE# = Internal number of the to-node LPOLY# = Left polygon number RPOLY# = Right polygon number LENGTH = Length of arc GCDB# = Internal Arc ID GCDB-ID = User Arc ID TYPE = TYPE of GCDB line derived from Point ID value 0 = Township Line 1 = Section Line 2 = Subdivision Line 3 = Special Line 4 = Blank Line SYMBOL = Symbol used to draw GCDB Line based on TYPE ORIG_ARC = Original arc flag DANGLE_FLAG = Dangle flag
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Attributes contained within the arc attribute table describe the beginning and ending points of an arc, the polygons related to the left and right of a given arc, it's length, and a determination of whether a given arc is a dangle.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: BLM
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: townid
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: plssid
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: lndkey
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: alttownid
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: town
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: twndir
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: twnfrt
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: range
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: rngdir
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: rngfrt
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: twndup
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: twnmet
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: primer
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: state
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: altsrcnm
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: altsrcid
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: objectid
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: se_area_sh
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: se_length_
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SE_Area(shape)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SE_Length(shape)
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: gcdb.pat
Entity_Type_Definition: Polygon Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ArcInfo
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Data
Attribute_Definition:
Attributes contained within the polygon attribute table describe the labels assigned to each parcel that define their respective legal land description.
Attribute_Definition_Source: BLM
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
AREA = Area of polygon PERIMETER = Perimeter of polygon GCDB# = Internal polygon ID GCDB-ID = User polygon ID SECTN = (SEC_NO) Sectionnnumber SECFRT = (SEC_FRAC) Section fractional code: (Blank) = full section, 1=1/4, 2=1/2, 3=3/4 SECDUP = (SEC_DUP) Flag determining duplicate section number NOMINAL_LOCATION = Alpha code for quarter-quarter section: A through P, Q, and Z MINOR_SUB = Minor subdivisioncodes (R-Y) SURSYS = (SURVEY_TYPE) survey type: A through Z, excluding C, F, S SURNUM1 = (SURVEY_NUMBER) Alpha-numeric value generally taken from survey plat SURNUM2 = (SURVEY_SUFFIX) Unique alpha-numeric code that further defines survey number SURVEY_NOTE = Unique alpha-numeric code for describing attributes of survey type PARAR = (ACREAGE) Acreage value as described on source documents of survey PARSRC = (ACRE_SRC_CD) Code identifying source of acreage value DESCDUP = (DUP_DESC_CD) Records duplicate situation DISCCD = (DISCREPANCY_CD) Code identifying differences between LR20000 and GCDB polygons STATE = (STATE_CD) 2 letter state apbbreviation PRIMER = (PRINMER_CD) Numeric code for identifying principal meridian TOWN = (TIER_NO) Numeric code identifying tier number TWNFRT = (TIER_FRAC) Numeric code identifying fractional tier, 0, 1, 2, 3 TWNDIR = (TIER_DIR_CD) Alpha code for identifying direction of township, N, S RANGE = (RANGE_NO) Numeric code identifying range number RNGFRT = (RANGE_FRAC) Numeric code identifying fractional range, 0=no fraction, 1=1/4, 2=1/2, 3=3/4 RNGDIR = (RANGE_DIR_CD) Alpha code for identifying direction of range, E, W TWNDUP = (TOWNSHIP_DUP_CD) Alpha code for determining a duplicate township: Blank, A or B LATITUDE = (LABEL_LAT) Latitude of label point in decimal degreees LONGITUTDE = (LABEL_LONG) Longitue of label point in decimal degreees of label point SUBSURF_ONLY = Code indicating the survey applies to subsurface only (Y or blank) VALIDCD = (VALIDATION_CD) Code to report whether the GCDB and LLD land descriptions match (Y,N,V)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Attributes contained within the polygon attribute table describe the legal land description of all parcels contained within a given project.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: BLM
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: gcdb.nat
Entity_Type_Definition: Node Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: ArcInfo
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Data
Attribute_Definition:
Attributes contained within the node attribute table describe the elevation, error ellipse in north and east, point identifier, coordinate values, and point connectivity codes.
Attribute_Definition_Source: BLM
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:
ARC# = Internal arc number corresponding to the node GCDB# = Internal node ID GCDB-ID = User node ID ELEV = Elevation SOFTWARE = Collection software (GMM/PCCS) YACC = (ERROR_N) Average Reliability in feet XACC = (ERROR_E) Maximum Reliability in feet LINE_CNT = Line count LINE_TYPE = Line type 0 = Section/Township/Special survey line 1 = 20 chain line 2 = 40 chain line 3 = 60 chain line 4 = blank line LINE_PEN = pen command LX_SEC = Not used POINT_ID = Station/Point ID X-UTM-ST = X-COORDINATE in UTM, State Plane, or map inches derived from longitude of GCDB point. Y-UTM-ST = Y-COORDINATE in UTM, State Plane, or map inches derived from latitude of GCDB point EAST = (X-COORD) LONGITUDE of point in decimal degrees NORTH = (Y-COORD) LATITUDE of point in decimal degrees SYM_VALUE = Symbol value for node
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Attributes contained within the node attribute table describe the elevation, error ellipse in north and east, point identifier, coordinate values, and point connectivity codes.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: BLM
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
The labels assigned to parcels within the GCDB are derived from the BLM's LLD database contained within the LR2000 automated records system. Labels designate the legal description of all parcels contained within the PLSS. The GCDB Software Requirements Specifications (SRS), Appendix B, contains domain and validation information. The GCDB Coverage Format Description Document contains the GIS tables and data elements.
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Bureau of Land Management GCDB Coverage Format and GCDB SRS. Internet versions are available at: www.blm.gov/gcdb/standards/index.htm

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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Joseph Schmitt
Contact_Organization: Branch of Cadastral Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 1474 Rodeo Road
City: Santa Fe
State_or_Province: New Mexico
Postal_Code: 87505
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 505-438-7474
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Joseph_Schmitt@blm.gov
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by the BLM regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: Compressed ARCE
Transfer_Size: 5
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: LSIS Download Site
Access_Instructions: www.geocommunicator.gov/lsi
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System:
The WWW server which this data is available from is a NT Quad Zeon server, running the NT operating system.
Fees: No fees are required for downloading the data that is on-line.

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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20020926
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Joseph Schmitt
Contact_Organization: Branch of Cadastral Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 1474 Rodeo Road
City: Santa Fe
State_or_Province: New Mexico
Postal_Code: 87505
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 505-438-7474
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Joseph_Schmitt@blm.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile

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