Southwestern Minnesota Regional Hydrogeologic Assessment, Part B

 

 

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Regional Hydrogeologic Assessment Series RHA-2

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1. Identification Information5. Entity and Attribute Information
2. Data Quality Information6. Distribution Information
3. Spatial Data Organization Information7.Metadata reference Information
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METADATA SUMMARY
Originator
Minnesota Department of Natural Recourses, Division of Waters, County Atlas and Regional Assessment Program
Abstract
ARCVIEW shapefiles depicting a variety of characteristics of the ground-water system of the Southwestern Minnesota RHA study area
Time Period of Content Date
1995-1996
Currentness Reference
Complete
Access Constraints
None
Use Constraints
Users may wish to verify critical information; sources include both the references here and information on file in the offices of the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Department of Natural Resources. Every effort has been made to ensure the interpretation shown conforms to sound geologic and cartographic principles. This map should not be used to establish legal title, boundaries, or locations of improvements.
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None Available
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Ordering Instructions
 Proceed to ENTITY AND ATTRIBUTE INFORMATION  (below) 
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None Available
 

Section 1Identification Information
OriginatorMinnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters
TitleSouthwestern Minnesota Regional Hydrogeologic Assessment, Part B
Minnesota Clearinghouse ID--
Abstract

ARCVIEW shapefiles depicting a variety of characteristics of the ground-water system of the Southwest Minnesota RHA study area.

Purpose

Geographic information systems (GIS) layers were created to cartographically depict and spatially analyze data used in the production of the Southwestern Minnesota RHA study area, Part B.

A Regional Hydrogeologic Assessment (RHA) is a systematic study of a multi-county region's  geologic and ground-water resources. Geologic studies focus on  near-surface deposits. Ground-water studies include flow systems, aquifer capacity, ground-water chemistry, and sand and gravel deposits. Sensitivity of near-surface ground-water systems is estimated.

The information is organized, analyzed, and displayed using GIS technology.

Time Period of Content Date1995-1996
Currentness ReferenceComplete
ProgressComplete
Maintenance and Update FrequencyNone planned
Spatial Extent of DataSouthwestern Minnesota, including portions of the following counties or their entirety: Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Pipestone, Murray, Cottonwood, Rock, Nobles, and Jackson 
West Bounding Coordinate223,786 --
East Bounding Coordinate323,449 --
North Bounding Coordinate4,927,456 --
South Bounding Coordinate4,832,743 --
Place KeywordsSouthwestern Minnesota, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Redwood County, Pipestone County, Murray County, Cottonwood County, Rock County, Nobles County, Jackson County
Theme KeywordsWater Chemistry, Wells, Ground Water, Surface Water, Geology, Pollution Sensitivity, Aquifer Yield, Potentiometric Surface, Water Table, Hydrogeology
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Access ConstraintsNone
Use ConstraintsUsers may wish to verify critical information; sources include both the references here and information on file in the offices of the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Department of Natural Resources. Every effort has been made to ensure the interpretation shown conforms to sound geologic and cartographic principles. This map should not be used to establish legal title, boundaries, or locations of improvements.
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See GIS contact on our on the Groundwater Atlas Contacts page.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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Associated Data SetsSouthwestern Minnesota Regional Hydrogeologic Assessment, Part A, Regional Hydrogeological Assessment Series RHA-2, published by the Minnesota Geological Survey, 1995.

Section 2Data Quality Information
Attribute Accuracy--
Logical ConsistencyData are topologically correct using ARC/INFO 7.1.1
CompletenessComplete
Horizontal Positional AccuracyNA
Vertical Positional AccuracyNA
LineageReview of available data:
Investigations begin with a review of existing information, such as earlier geologic maps, soil maps, hydrologic reports, and information provided by well drillers. Drillers send water well logs to the Minnesota Geological Survey, where they are reviewed, interpreted, and entered into the County Well Index (CWI), an interactive data base of water-well information. 

Collection of data from the field:
Field studies are conducted to measure static water level elevations and chemistry of selected wells. These studies, combined with pre-existing data, are used to create models of water-table hydrogeology (elevation, potentiometric surface, potential yield, flow direction), and sensitivity of the near-surface ground water system to pollution.

Creation of GIS layers:
Using a variety of techniques, data is converted into Arc/INFO coverages or ARCVIEW shapefiles for cartographic display and spatial analysis.
 

Source Scale Denominator200,000

Section 3Spatial Data Organization Information
Native Data Set EnvironmentArc/INFO
Geographic Reference for Tabular Data--
Spatial Object TypeVector
Vendor Specific Object TypesPoint, Line, Polygon
Tiling SchemeThe entirety of the Southwestern RHA study area.

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Section 4Spatial Reference Information
Horizontal Coordinate SchemeUniversal Transverse Mercator (UTM)
EllipsoidGRS 1980
Horizontal DatumNAD83
Horizontal UnitsMeters
Altitude DatumN.A.
Altitude UnitsN.A.
Depth DatumN.A.
Depth UnitsN.A.
Cell WidthN.A.
Cell HeightN.A.
UTM Zone Number15
Coordinate Offsets or AdjustmentsNone
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Section 5Entity and Attribute Information
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Overview
5 GIS data layers were created by DNR Waters for The Southwestern Minnesota RHA, Part B, which includes two plates:

Plate 3 - Hydrogeology of the Water Table
Plate 4 - Sensitivity of the Water Table to Pollution

ARCVIEW shapefiles are available. 


 
Download zip file of all SHAPEFILES
(r02b_shape.zip)
 
Coverages used in more than one plate
 chemptWells sampled by DNR staff for chemistry  
 
Coverages used in Plate 3 Hydrogeology of the WaterTable
 wtellnWater table elevation  
 wtflowWater table flow direction  
 
Coverages used in Plate 4 Sensitivity of the Water Table to Pollution
 gwsl2pySensitivity of the water table to pollution  
 sbordotSoil borings from MN Dept. of Transportation  
 ssoptSeismic sounding locations.  

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Section 6Distribution Information
PublisherMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
Publication Date1999
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Distributor Contact Person
See GIS contact on our on the Groundwater Atlas Contacts page.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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Distribution LiabilityThis map was prepared from publicly available information only. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the factual data on which this map is based. However, the Department of Natural Resources does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or any implied uses of these data.

Users may wish to verify critical information; sources include both the references here and information on file in the offices of the Minnesota Geological Survey and the Department of Natural Resources. Every effort has been made to ensure the interpretation shown conforms to sound geologic and cartographic principles. This map should not be used to establish legal title, boundaries, or locations of improvements.

Transfer Format NameARC/INFO, ArcExport, INFO
Transfer Format Version Number7.1.1
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Ordering InstructionsSee ENTITY AND ATTRIBUTE INFORMATION (above)

Section 7Metadata Reference Information
Metadata Date1999
Metadata Contact PersonGIS Specialist
Metadata Contact OrganizationMinnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters
Metadata Contact PositionGIS Specialist
Metadata Contact Address500 Lafayette Road
Metadata Contact CitySt. Paul
Metadata Contact State or ProvinceMN
Metadata Contact Postal Code55155-4032
Metadata Contact Voice Phone(651) 259-5693 or (651) 259-5700
Metadata Contact Fax Phone(651) 296-0445
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Metadata Standard NameMinnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version1.0.4
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