Metadata for Montana 1:2,000,000 Scale Lakes, 1972 Metadata for Montana 1:2,000,000 Scale Lakes, 1972
Identification Information:
Citation:
Originator: Montana State Library
Publication date: 01/18/1990
Title: Montana 1:2,000,000 Scale Lakes, 1972
Publication place: Helena, Montana
Publisher: Montana State Library
Other citation details:
The former name of the data set on the NRIS web site was "hd16"
Online linkage: https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/NonMSDI/Shapefiles/Stream_Lake_1972.zip
Larger Work Citation:
Title: Montana 1:2,000,000 Scale Lakes and Streams, 1972
Online linkage: http://mslapps.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={26254f39-d162-4ad2-87ae-cdb1d8b1d744}
Browse graphic file name: https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Documents/Maps/Thumbnails/20031118_590_thumb.jpg
Browse graphic file description: Thumbnail of Montana Lakes and Streams map
Browse graphic file name: https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Documents/Maps/Individual/20031118_590_1972_MTLakesStreams.gif
Browse graphic file description: Montana Lakes and Streams map

Abstract:
Received from the USGS Helena office. We think the source of this data is the 1:2,000,000 scale digital line graphs, which are Montana's lakes and streams as shown in the 1972 National Atlas of the United States.

Time period of content:
Calendar date: 1972
Currentness reference: Publication Date
Status:
Progress: Complete
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, Montana 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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Data Quality Information:
Lineage:
Source information:
Originator:
National Mapping Division
U.S. Geological Survey
Publication date: 1972
Title: Montana 1:2,000,000 scale lakes
Publication place: Denver, CO
Publisher: National Mapping Division
Other citation details:
Denver Federal Center
303-234-2326
Source scale denominator: 2000000
Calendar date: 1972

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Spatial Data Organization Information:
Point and vector object information:
SDTS object type: G-polygon
SDTS object count: 181
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Spatial Reference Information:
Horizontal coordinate system definition:
Grid coordinate system name: State Plane Coordinate System 1983
SPCS zone identifier: 2500
Lambert conformal conic:
Standard parallel: 45
Standard parallel: 49
Longitude of central meridian: -109.5
Latitude of projection origin: 44.25
False easting: 600000.00000
False northing: 0.00000
Planar distance units: meters
Geodetic model:
Horizontal datum name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major axis: 6378137
Denominator of flattening ratio: 298.257
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Entity and Attribute Information:
Entity type label: Lakes_1972.dbf
Entity type definition: Polygon Attribute Table

Attribute label: FID
Attribute definition: Shapefile sequence number

Attribute label: Shape
Attribute definition: Feature geometry

Attribute label: Area
Attribute definition: area of the polygon in square meters

Attribute label: Perimeter
Attribute definition: perimeter of the polygon in meters

Attribute label: HD_
Attribute definition: Sequence number from original coverage version of the data

Attribute label: HD_ID
Attribute definition: ID number from original coverage version of the data

Attribute label: CLASS
Attribute definition:
Size classification for the lake, adjusted to coincide with the size class of streams that flow through it.


Attribute
Value 		Definition of
Attribute Value
L Lake with a large stream flowing through it.
M Medium-sized lake
S Small lake

Attribute label: ACRES
Attribute definition: Area of lake in acres

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


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


Resource description: Downloadable 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.

Standard order process:
Digital form:
Format name: ESRI Shapefile
megabytes
Online option:
http://nris.mt.gov/nsdi/nris/shape/hd16.zip
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Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata date: 01/14/2014
Metadata review date: 04/17/2013
Metadata review date: 09/29/2004
Metadata review date: 04/10/1992
Metadata contact:
Montana State Library
PO Box 201800
Helena, Montana 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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