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Meeker County Aggregate Resource Evaluation - Aggregate Potential - Sand and Gravel - Mapping Units

This page last updated: 2007
Metadata created using Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines


Metadata Summary

Originator

Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals, Mineral Potential Section

Abstract

This dataset consists of information about the geology, geological characteristics, and sand and gravel potential of 148 map units. Five fields (attributes) relate to the surficial geology of the map unit. Eleven fields (attributes) relate to sand and gravel characteristics, including probability, quality, texture, overburden thickness, and deposit size of the map unit. These characteristics were used to calculate the aggregate potential of the map unit for sand and gravel.

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Time Period of Content Date

2005

Currentness Reference

Data were gathered in the spring and fall of 2004 and compiled in the spring of 2005.

Access Constraints

Acknowledgement of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is appreciated for products derived from these data.

Use Constraints

Acknowledgement of the MN DNR is appreciated in products derived from these data.

Distributor Organization

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals

Ordering Instructions

The aggregate resource data layers are part of the meekdata.zip file if they are downloaded from the MN DNR web page at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/aggregatemaps.html
The files can also be found on the CD available from MN DNR, Division of Lands and Minerals, under the drive:\data\resource subdirectory (where 'drive' is the CD reader or writer drive on the PC).

Note: the web page also indicates which other counties have been mapped.

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Meeker County Aggregate Resource Evaluation - Aggregate Potential - Sand and Gravel - Mapping Units

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1. Identification Information
2. Data Quality Information
3. Spatial Data Organization Information
4. Spatial Reference Information
5. Entity and Attribute Information
6. Distribution Information
7. Metadata Reference Information

 

Section 1

Identification Information

 

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Originator

Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals, Mineral Potential Section

Title

Meeker County Aggregate Resource Evaluation - Aggregate Potential - Sand and Gravel - Mapping Units

Abstract

This dataset consists of information about the geology, geological characteristics, and sand and gravel potential of 148 map units. Five fields (attributes) relate to the surficial geology of the map unit. Eleven fields (attributes) relate to sand and gravel characteristics, including probability, quality, texture, overburden thickness, and deposit size of the map unit. These characteristics were used to calculate the aggregate potential of the map unit for sand and gravel.

Purpose

To summarize the geological characteristics, surficial geology, and aggregate potential (sand, gravel) of the different units. To help categorize the geological characteristics and incorporate them into a model to help determine the aggregate potential of the deposit.

Time Period of Content Date

2005

Currentness Reference

Data were gathered in the spring and fall of 2004 and compiled in the spring of 2005.

Progress

Complete

Maintenance and Update Frequency

None planned

Spatial Extent of Data

Meeker County, Minnesota

Bounding Coordinates

-94.76
-94.25
45.34
44.88

Place Keywords

Meeker County, Minnesota

Theme Keywords

Surficial geology, geological characteristics, aggregate potential, sand, gravel.

Theme Keyword Thesaurus

 

Access Constraints

Acknowledgement of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is appreciated for products derived from these data.

Use Constraints

Acknowledgement of the MN DNR is appreciated in products derived from these data.

Contact Person Information

Aggregate Resource Mapping Program (Geologist or GIS Specialist)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals
500 Lafayette Road, Box 45

St. Paul, MN 55155-4045
Phone: 651-259-5959
FAX:  651-296-5939
E-mail: AggregateMap@dnr.state.mn.us

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Associated Data Sets

The County Aggregate Mapping Program dataset for Meeker County is included in the file meekdata.zip, accessible from the MN DNR Aggregate Mapping web page: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/aggregatemaps.html
The dataset is also available as aggregate resource data layers stored at drive:\data\resource on the CD (where 'drive' is the CD reader or writer drive on the PC). The data layers include data on sand and gravel potential, field observations, rock piles, and test pit quality data.
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Section 2

Data Quality Information

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Attribute Accuracy

 

Logical Consistency

Overshoots and undershoots were fixed by a variety of techniques, thus the lines have been checked and completed.

Completeness

The sand and gravel and surficial geology units were delineated by the interpretation of aerial photographs at a 1:40000 scale. These interpretations were plotted on 1:24000 USGS topographic maps. These delineations and unit descriptions were field checked and revised. The final coverage was digitized onscreen using Arcview with USGS DOQs (at a scale of 1:12000) and USGS DRGs (at a scale of 1:24000) as the spatially registered backdrops. This was a reconnaissance-scale survey and was mapped at 1:50000.

Horizontal Positional Accuracy

1:50000

Vertical Positional Accuracy

Not applicable.

Lineage

Color infrared and black-and-white aerial photographs were used to delineate geological landforms and aggregate resources. Stereoscopic pairs of color infrared aerial photographs (NAPP, 9in x 9in at 1:40000 scale, April 1991 and April 1992) were used along with reconnaissance-level, high-altitude, black-and-white photographs (1:80000 scale). Aerial photographs (DOQs at 1:12000) were also available digitally and used within Arcview. Aerial photographic interpretation was completed with a glacial mapping technique known as the landsystems approach. This technique relies on the principle that depositional glacial landforms are composed of a predictable range of sediments, some consisting of sorted sand and gravel and others consisting of silts, clays, or unsorted materials. In addition to the landsystems approach, several other general characteristics helped determine the nature of the material, such as tonal contrasts, texture, context, shape, size, trend, association, and patterns. These characteristics can help determine the properties of the surface material (e.g., certain vegetation grows on well drained soils such as sand and gravel, which on an aerial photograph has a distinctive texture, tone, pattern, etc.).

The landform recognition approach (part of the landsystems approach) was also used when interpreting the topography within Meeker County. Glacial landforms have distinct and unique shapes and patterns that can be observed in their topographic expression. Topographic maps (USGS 1:24000), digital elevation models, and shaded relief maps were all used to help delineate these sand and gravel bearing features. The topographic expression of a feature can also be observed by looking at the distribution of lakes and wetlands. For example, a string of lakes and/or wetlands may be the signature of a glacial outwash channel or collapsed channel, which may host sand or gravel deposits. Several aggregate bearing features were located using this technique (outwash channels, collapsed channels, glaciofluvial fans, eskers, and terraces).

Source Scale Denominator

50000

 

Section 3

Spatial Data Organization Information

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Native Data Set Environment

ArcGIS 8.3, Arc/INFO 8.0.2, and Arcview 3.3 from ESRI

Geographic Reference for Tabular Data

 

Spatial Object Type

Vector

Vendor Specific Object Types

Polygon

Tiling Scheme

Meeker County

 

Section 4

Spatial Reference Information

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Horizontal Coordinate Scheme

UTM

Ellipsoid

GRS80

Horizontal Datum

NAD83

Horizontal Units

Meters

Distance Resolution

 

Altitude Datum

Not applicable

Depth Datum

Not applicable

UTM Zone Number

15E

 

Section 5

Entity and Attribute Information

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Entity and Attribute Overview

The polygons were delineated to represent geological features, geological characteristics, and aggregate potential for sand and gravel.

Entity and Attribute Detailed Citation

meekagppy_att.htm

Attribute values can be found in the following table: meekagppy_att.htm.
If this table hotlink cannot be found by your browser, you can find this file stored in the same location (i.e., drive:\docs) as this metadata record.

 

Section 6

Distribution Information

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Publisher

Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals, Mineral Potential Section

Publication Date

2005

Contact Person Information

Aggregate Resource Mapping Program (Geologist or GIS Specialist)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals
500 Lafayette Road, Box 45

St. Paul, MN 55155-4045
Phone: 651-259-5959
FAX:  651-296-5939
E-mail: AggregateMap@dnr.state.mn.us

Distributor's Data Set Identifier

County Aggregate Mapping - Meeker County

Distribution Liability

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources makes no representation or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the reuse of data provided herewith, regardless of its format or the means of its transmission. There is no guarantee or representation to the user as to the accuracy, currency, suitability, or reliability of this data for any purpose. The user accepts the data 'as is', and assumes all risks associated with its use. By accepting this data, the user agrees not to transmit this data or provide access to it or any part of it to another party unless the user shall include with the data a copy of this disclaimer. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources assumes no responsibility for actual or consequential damage incurred as a result of any user's reliance on this data.

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Transfer Size

mb for data, mb for associated maps

Ordering Instructions

The aggregate resource data layers are part of the meekdata.zip file if they are downloaded from the MN DNR web page at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/aggregatemaps.html
The files can also be found on the CD available from MN DNR, Division of Lands and Minerals, under the drive:\data\resource subdirectory (where 'drive' is the CD reader or writer drive on the PC).

Note: the web page also indicates which other counties have been mapped.

Online Linkage

none available

 

Section 7

Metadata Reference Information

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Metadata Date

2007

Contact Person Information

Aggregate Resource Mapping Program (Geologist or GIS Specialist)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals
500 Lafayette Road, Box 45

St. Paul, MN 55155-4045
Phone: 651-259-5959
FAX:  651-296-5939
E-mail: AggregateMap@dnr.state.mn.us

Metadata Standard Name

Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines

Metadata Standard Version

1.2

Metadata Standard Online Linkage

http://www.lmic.state.mn.us/gc/stds/metadata.htm

 


This page last updated: 2007