Lancaster County - Contours

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• Data_Quality_Information
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• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:Lancaster County GIS

Publication_Date:200812

Title:

Lancaster County - Contours

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data

Other_Citation_Details:

This data was updated based on 2002 aerial photography. It was created photogrammetrically by Triathlon, Ltd.

Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu/

Description:

Abstract:

This dataset consists of lines representing elevation contours at a 5 foot interval, with index contours at a 25 foot interval.

Purpose:

Data created for Lancaster County GIS. Intended for illustration and demonstration purposes only.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date:200812

Currentness_Reference:

ground condition

Status:

Progress:Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:Irregular

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate:-76.736826

East_Bounding_Coordinate:-75.867996

North_Bounding_Coordinate:40.322247

South_Bounding_Coordinate:39.716374

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories

Theme_Keyword:Contours

Theme_Keyword:Elevation

Theme_Keyword:Topography

Theme_Keyword:5 foot interval

Theme_Keyword:imageryBaseMapsEarthCover

Place:

Place_Keyword:Lancaster County

Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania

Access_Constraints:Access to this data is limited to internal use with Lancaster County government and to those who have signed the Lancaster County GIS data license agreement.

Use_Constraints:

For educational/demonstration purposes only. The Originator, Publisher and Distributor exclude any and all implied warranties and make no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided 'as is' and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance.  These data are not to be redistributed for commercial profit. Reproduction or redistribution of this digital data set without permission of the Originator/Publisher is expressly forbidden. The Originator and Publisher should be clearly cited in any product derived from this data. Any modifications to this data must be described in any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data. 

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person:Linda McCawley

Contact_Organization:Lancaster County GIS

Contact_Position:Senior GIS Analyst

Contact_Address:

Address_Type:mailing and physical address

Address:

50 North Duke St.

Address:

PO Box 83480

City:Lancaster

State_or_Province:PA

Postal_Code:17608-3480

Country:USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone:(717) 391-7550

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:mccawlel@co.lancaster.pa.us

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Verified photogrammetrically using aerial photography and ground survey information.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Topology Exists

Completeness_Report:

The data was created photogrammetrically using countywide 1 inch to 1600 foot aerial photography and ground survey information. The data extends to at least the County border.  

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Accuracy conforms to National Mapping Accuracy Standards of planimetric and topographic mapping data at a design scale of 1"=200'

Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Value:Positional accuracy of +/- 7 feet for 90% of features

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Accuracy conforms to National Mapping Accuracy Standards for 5 foot contours.

Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:

Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value:Vertical Accuracy of +/- 2.5 feet (half of contour interval) for 90% of features.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator:2400

Type_of_Source_Media:Aerial Photographs

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date:1998

Source_Currentness_Reference:

ground condition

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Features digitized from aerial photography using photogrammetric equipment in 1993 and 1998.  Updated in 2002 based on 2002 aerial photography and ground survey information.

Process_Date:Unknown

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Metadata imported.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:

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Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Metadata imported.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:

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Cloud_Cover:None

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type:String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count:101911

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name:Lambert Conformal Conic

Lambert_Conformal_Conic:

Lambert Conformal Conic

Standard_Parallel:39.933333

Standard_Parallel:40.966667

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian:-77.750000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin:39.333333

False_Easting:1968500.000000

False_Northing:0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution:0.000000

Ordinate_Resolution:0.000000

Planar_Distance_Units:survey feet

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name:North American Datum of 1983

Ellipsoid_Name:Geodetic Reference System 80

Semi-major_Axis:6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257222

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Resolution:1.000000

Altitude_Encoding_Method:Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label:Contours

Entity_Type_Definition:

Attribute table for Contours

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Shape

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SHAPE

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:TYPE

Attribute_Definition:

Contour interval type

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value:0

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Intermediate contour

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value:1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:

Index contour (25 foot interval)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:ZVAL

Attribute_Definition:

Elevation value of Contour

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:FID

Attribute_Definition:

Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SHAPE_len

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type:mailing address

Address:

115 Land and Water building

City:University Park

State_or_Province:Pennsylvania

Postal_Code:16802

Country:United States

Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu

Resource_Description:Data distributed in shapefile format via CD.

Distribution_Liability:

The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Transfer_Size:322.862

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date:20100415

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:Lancaster County GIS

Contact_Person:Jean Juengling

Contact_Position:Consultant/GIS Analyst

Contact_Address:

Address_Type:mailing and physical address

Address:

50 North Duke St.

Address:

PO Box 83480

City:Lancaster

State_or_Province:PA

Postal_Code:17608-3480

Country:USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone:(717) 391-7550

Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention:local time

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