Metadata for National Park Boundaries in Montana, 2017 Metadata for National Park Boundaries in Montana, 2017

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Identification Information:

Citation:

Originator:

National Park Service, NPS - Land Resources Division, NPS - Land Resources Division

Publication date: 08/01/2014

Title: National Park Boundaries in Montana, 2017

Publication place: 1515 E Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana, 59601, US
Publisher: Montana State Library

Online linkage: https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/MSDI/AdministrativeBoundaries/Historic/

Larger Work Citation:

Title: National Park Boundaries in Montana
Online linkage: https://mslservices.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={36383B25-BD19-4207-A935-7BE948030313}

Abstract: National Park Service unit boundaries within Montana

Purpose:

Service wide boundary set for display and general analysis purposes.

Supplemental information:

This data was downloaded from the NPS website. The NPS is the data creator. Montana State Library selected all the data that exists within the State of Montana, some boundaries lie in multiple states, and maintains this dataset regularly. The NPS puts on updates as needed basis. When this updates are put out, MSL is notified and will make updates to this version.

For the full version of the data - https://irma.nps.gov/App/Reference/Profile/2210710

Time period of content:

Calendar date: 10/16/2017
Currentness reference: Date of last update/release from NPS

Status:

Progress: In work
Maintenance and update frequency: As needed

Access constraints: None

Use constraints:

Use Constraints The data is intended for use as a tool for display and general GIS analysis purposes only. It is in no way intended for engineering or legal purposes. The data accuracy is checked against best available sources which may be dated. NPS assumes no liability for use of this data. Boundaries from the Land Resources Division have separate polygons for each type of unit. 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.

Point of contact:

Montana State Library
1515 E Sixth Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov

Data set credit:

National Park Service - Land Resources Division, State of Montana - Montana State Library Geographic Information

Spatial Data Organization Information:

Point and vector object information:

SDTS object type: GT-polygon composed of chains

SDTS object count: 8

Spatial Reference Information:

Horizontal coordinate system definition:

Map projection:

Map projection name: NAD 1983 StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500
Lambert conformal conic:

Planar distance units: meter

Geodetic model:

Horizontal datum name: D North American 1983
Ellipsoid name: GRS 1980
Semi-major axis: 6378137.0
Denominator of flattening ratio: 298.257222101

Entity and Attribute Information:

Entity type label: AdministrativeBoundaries.DBO.BNDY_NPSBoundaries

Entity type definition: NPS

Attribute label: OBJECTID

Attribute definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute domain:: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute label: Shape

Attribute definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute label: UNIT_TYPE

Attribute definition: TYPE OF NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BOUNDARY

Attribute label: STATE

Attribute definition: STATE WHERE BOUNDARIES EXIST

Attribute label: REGION

Attribute definition: REGION

Attribute label: UNIT_CODE

Attribute definition: CODE OF NPS ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARY UNIT

Attribute label: UNIT_NAME

Attribute definition: NAME OF ADMINISTRATIVE BOUNDARY UNIT

Attribute label: DATE_EDIT

Attribute definition: DATE EDITED

Attribute label: GIS_NOTES

Attribute definition: NOTES CREATED BY NPS

Attribute label: CREATED_BY

Attribute definition: SECTION WITHIN NPS THAT CREATED THE BOUNDARY

Attribute label: METADATA

Attribute definition: LINK TO ADDITIONAL MEDATA

Attribute label: PARKNAME

Attribute definition: NAME OF PARK

Attribute label: GNIS_ID

Attribute definition: GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM ID

Attribute label: SHAPE.STArea()

Attribute label: SHAPE.STLength()

Distribution Information:

Distributor:

Montana State Library
1515 E Sixth Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov

Resource description: Downloadable Data

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Digital form:

Format name: ESRI File Geodatabase

Metadata Reference Information:

Metadata date: 12/26/2017

Metadata contact:

Montana State Library
1515 E Sixth Avenue
Helena, Montana 59601
Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov