Watershed Boundary Dataset for Montana
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Data Provider
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Geospatial Center of Excellence
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Date
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02/28/2024
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Content Type
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Downloadable Data
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Abstract
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This data set is a complete digital hydrologic unit boundary layer of the Regions (2-digit HUCs), Subregions (4-digit), Basins (6-digit), Subbasins (8-digit), Watersheds (10-digit), and Subwatersheds (12-digit) for Montana. This data set also includes Watershed Boundary lines, NWIS Drainage Areas and Lines, and Major Drainage Areas. This dataset consists of geo-referenced digital data and associated attributes created in accordance with the Federal Standards and Procedures for the National Watershed Boundary Dataset; Chapter 3 of Section A, Federal Standards, Book 11, Collection and Delineation of Spatial Data; Techniques and Methods 11-A3; First posted in March 2009 it was last revised October 7, 2022. https://pubs.usgs.gov/tm/11/a3/ The data was previously updated through the USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) Program approximately annually. Data are available as a geodatabase with all HUC levels or as shapefiles subset by HUC level (2-digit, 4-digit, 6-digit, 8-digit,10-digit, 12-digit).
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Purpose
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The hydrologic unit boundaries provide a uniquely identified and uniform method of subdividing large drainage areas. The smaller sized 6th level sub-watersheds (up to 250,000 acres) are useful for numerous application programs supported by a variety of local, State, and Federal Agencies. This data set is intended to be used as a tool for water-resource management and planning activities, particularly for site-specific and localized studies requiring a level of detail provided by large-scale map information. The dataset is seamless and, for the most part, a nationally consistent geospatial database.
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Supplemental Information
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The distributor shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of this data, based on the description of appropriate/inappropriate uses described in this metadata document. It is strongly recommended that this data is directly acquired from the distributor and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. These data should not be used at scales greater than 1:24,000 for the purpose of identifying hydrographic watershed boundary feature locations in the U.S.A. The NRCS should be acknowledged as the data source in products derived from these data. The Watershed Boundary Dataset is public information and may be interpreted by all organizations, agencies, units of government, or others based on needs; however, they are responsible for the appropriate application of the data. Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies are not to reassign to the Natural Resources Conservation Service any authority for the decisions they make. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will not perform any evaluations of these maps or purposes related solely to State or local regulatory programs. Photographic or digital enlargement of these maps to scales greater than that at which they were originally delineated can result in misrepresentation of the data. If enlarged, the maps will not include the fine detail that would be appropriate for mapping at the small scale. Digital data files are periodically updated. Files are dated, and users are responsible for obtaining the latest version of the data from the source distributor.
The Montana State Library Geographic Information Services provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.
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Distributor
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Montana State Library
PO Box 201800
Helena,
MT
59620-1800
Telephone:
406-444-5354
TDD/TTY:
Montana Relay 711
Fax:
406-444-0266
Email:
geoinfo@mt.gov
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Distribution liability
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