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Meeker County Aggregate Resource Evaluation - Field Observations

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 includes information gathered in the field. Fieldwork was completed in the fall and spring of 2004. It includes approximately 849 field observation sites within Meeker County and contains a field description of each site, the dominant type of material encountered, the source of information, type of site, unit thickness, and overburden thickness.

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Time Period of Content Date

2004

Currentness Reference

Data were gathered in the spring and fall of 2004.

Access Constraints

 

Use Constraints

Acknowledgement of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is appreciated for 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.

Online Linkage

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Full Metadata

Meeker County Aggregate Resource Evaluation - Field Observations

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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 - Field Observations

Abstract

This dataset includes information gathered in the field. Fieldwork was completed in the fall and spring of 2004. It includes approximately 849 field observation sites within Meeker County and contains a field description of each site, the dominant type of material encountered, the source of information, type of site, unit thickness, and overburden thickness.

Purpose

To summarize the field observations. These observations were made to confirm air photo interpretation that identified potential aggregate bearing landforms.

Time Period of Content Date

2004

Currentness Reference

Data were gathered in the spring and fall of 2004.

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

Field observations, aggregate resources, surficial geology.

Theme Keyword Thesaurus

 

Access Constraints

 

Use Constraints

Acknowledgement of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is appreciated for 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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Browse Graphic File Description

 

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.

 

Section 2

Data Quality Information

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Attribute Accuracy

 

Logical Consistency

 

Completeness

The data points were gathered at the location where field observations took place. Additional information is given in the Lineage section.

Horizontal Positional Accuracy

The differential correction of the GPS unit for GPS located sites is +/- 2 meters. Some point locations were located on a 1:24000 USGS topographic map.

Vertical Positional Accuracy

Not applicable.

Lineage

A GPS unit was used to determine some of the locations of the data points. These points were then downloaded and slightly revised based on field observations, topographic maps, and aerial photographs. The GPS unit (with differential correction) is accurate to approximately a few meters. Other points were located on 1:24000 USGS topographic maps and 1:40000 aerial photographs. These coordinates were then checked with field notes and topographic maps to assure accuracy.

Source Scale Denominator

24000

 

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

Point

Vendor Specific Object Types

Point

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

This dataset consists of field observation site locations, type of site, unit thickness, and overburden thickness.
ArcView specific fields include shape (i.e., feature type = point), area (0 for points), perimeter (0 for points), fieldobs_ (unique id for point, assigned by the software), fieldobs_id (an id usually assigned during theme creation).

Entity and Attribute Detailed Citation

meekfobs_att.htm

Attribute values can be found in the following table: meekfobs_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 Format Version Number

 

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