Metadata for Montana Abandoned Mines Inventory, 2005-2011 Metadata for Montana Abandoned Mines Inventory, 2005-2011
Identification Information:
Citation:
Originator:
Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Remediation Division
Publication date: 09/26/2011
Title: Montana Abandoned Mines Inventory, 2005-2011
Publication place: Helena, Montana
Publisher: Montana State Library
Larger Work Citation:
Title: Montana Remediation Division Data, 2005-2011
Online linkage: https://mslservices.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={1FC3D9E9-D2BF-481A-A870-9499BC41554E}

Abstract:
Abandoned mines from the Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Mine Waste Cleaup Bureau, Abandoned Mines Section database. Coordinates are map-interpolated Latitude/Longitude coordinates or are derived from quarter/quarter/quarter section descriptions. Coordinate accuracy should not be assumed to be greater than one-half mile without independent verification.

These data were available on the Montana State Library web site from 2005 through 2011 and were updated on a weekly basis. The archive contains copies of the data that were created in 2005, 2006, and 2011.
Purpose:
This is an archive copy of the abandoned mines data. Current data are available from the web site of the DEQ Remediation Division.

Time period of content:
Beginning date: 03/07/2005
Ending date: 09/26/2011
Currentness reference: Publication Date
Access constraints: None
Use constraints:
The Montana State Library 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
PO Box 201800
Helena, MT 59620-1800


Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov


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Spatial Data Organization Information:
Point and vector object information:
SDTS object type: Entity point
SDTS object count: 6954
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Spatial Reference Information:
Horizontal coordinate system definition:
Map projection:
Map projection name: NAD 1983 StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500
Lambert conformal conic:
NAD 1983 StatePlane Montana FIPS 2500
Standard parallel: 45.0
Standard parallel: 49.0
Longitude of central meridian: -109.5
Latitude of projection origin: 44.25
False easting: 600000.0
False northing: 0.0
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
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Entity and Attribute Information:
Entity type label: Abandoned_Mines_DEQ_2011

Attribute label: FID
Attribute definition: Shapefile sequence number

Attribute label: Shape
Attribute definition: Feature geometry

Attribute label: PAD
Attribute definition: Problem Area Description number

Attribute label: PADNAME
Attribute definition: Problem Area Description (Mine) name

Attribute label: OWNERTYPE
Attribute definition: Owner Type Code


Attribute
Value 		Definition of
Attribute Value
blank no data
BLM U.S. Bureau of Land Management
C County
F Federal - U.S. Government
FS U.S. Forest Service
M Municipal/City
NPS U.S. National Park Service
P Private
S State
T Tribal

Attribute label: EISLANDUSE
Attribute definition: Land use from Environmental Impact Statement


Attribute
Value 		Definition of
Attribute Value
blank no data
Agricultural Land -
Barren; Strip Mine (quarry) -
Forest Land -
Rangeland -
Recreation -
Urban or Built-up Land -
Urban; Parks/Recreation -
Urban; Residential -

Attribute label: COMMENT
Attribute definition: Additional information about the site.

Attribute label: CNTY_NAME
Attribute definition: Name of county the site is in.

Attribute label: USGS_HYDRO
Attribute definition: Name of USGS 4th-code hydrologic sub-basin the site is in

Attribute label: MSTATUS
Attribute definition: Mine Status


Attribute
Value 		Definition of
Attribute Value
blank no data
A Active
C Closed/abandoned
E Exploration
I Inactive
P Partial

Attribute label: MDISTRICT
Attribute definition: Name of the mining district the site is in

Attribute label: MININGTYPE
Attribute definition: Code for type of mine


Attribute
Value 		Definition of
Attribute Value
blank no data
? Unknown
B Both surface and underground
C Coal mine fire
F Coal mine fire
P Processing
S Surface
U Underground

Attribute label: LATITUDE
Attribute definition: Latitude of the site location

Attribute label: LONGITUDE
Attribute definition: Longitude of the site location

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Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Montana State Library
PO Box 201800
Helena, MT 59620-1800


Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov


Resource description: Offline Data


Distribution liability:
The Montana State Library 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.

These data are a summary of information that resides in databases located with the Remediation Division of the Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ). They should be used for planning purposes only. Geographic location accuracy of all sites presented here should be verified by the user.

This data set is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. The DEQ makes no representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to the accuracy or completeness of this data set and assumes no responsibility for the suitability of this data set for a particular purpose; and DEQ will not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of errors in this data set
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Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata date: 06/01/2015
Metadata review date: 05/05/2005
Metadata contact:
Montana State Library
PO Box 201800
Helena, MT 49620-1800


Telephone: 406-444-5354
TDD/TTY telephone: Montana Relay 711
Fax: 406-444-0266
E-Mail: geoinfo@mt.gov


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