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Index to USDA-ASCS 1936-1939 Air Photos

This page last updated: 2005-01-19 15:14:15.0
Metadata created using Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines


Metadata Summary

Originator Minnesota DNR - MIS Bureau
Abstract This index to the scanned 1939 Historical Air Photos is used to figure out what particular photos are available for an area.
Use Tips For detailed information on data storage standards associated with these images, see: This Document
Browse Graphic View a sample of the data.
Time Period of Content Date 1938-1939
Currentness Reference This index is current as of 8/26/2003
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints None
Distributor Organization DNR-MIS
Ordering Instructions See Online Linkage or Distribution Contact
Online Linkage http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us


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Index to USDA-ASCS 1936-1939 Air Photos

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2. Data Quality Information
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4. Spatial Reference Information
5. Entity and Attribute Information
6. Distribution Information
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Section 1 Identification Information   Top of page
Originator Minnesota DNR - MIS Bureau
Title Index to USDA-ASCS 1936-1939 Air Photos
Abstract This index to the scanned 1939 Historical Air Photos is used to figure out what particular photos are available for an area.
Use Tips For detailed information on data storage standards associated with these images, see: This Document
Purpose Use this layer to get an idea of whether or not photos for your area of interest have been scanned.
Time Period of Content Date 1938-1939
Currentness Reference This index is current as of 8/26/2003
Progress
Maintenance and Update Frequency As Needed
Spatial Extent of Data Statewide
Bounding Coordinates -97.5
-89
49.5
43
Place Keywords Minnesota
Theme Keywords Historic Air Photos, Imagery, Index, imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme Keyword Thesaurus None
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints None
Contact Person Information Tim Loesch, GIS Applications Coordinator
DNR-MIS
500 Lafayette Road, Box 11
St. Paul, MN 55155-4011
Phone: (651) 296-0654
FAX: (651) 297-4946
E-mail:
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Browse Graphic File Description
Associated Data Sets

 
Section 2 Data Quality Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Attribute Accuracy Source table IDX_USDA39PT3.DBF: Not Specifically Assessed
Logical Consistency Not Applicable
Completeness Statewide
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Source layer idx_usda39pt3: Points represent the centroid of the scanned airphoto as interpreted from the index maps provided by the Borchert Map Library.
Vertical Positional Accuracy Source layer idx_usda39pt3: Not Applicable
Lineage Attribute Lineage for source table IDX_USDA39PT3.DBF: Attributes entered by hand during the data creation process
Source Scale Denominator Source layer idx_usda39pt3: 24000
 
Section 3 Spatial Data Organization Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Native Data Set Environment ArcView Shapefile
Geographic Reference for Tabular Data Not Applicable
Spatial Object Type point
Vendor Specific Object Types point
Tiling Scheme state
 
Section 4 Spatial Reference Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme UTM
Ellipsoid GRS1980
Horizontal Datum NAD83
Horizontal Units meters
Distance Resolution
Altitude Datum Not Applicable
Altitude Units Not Applicable
Depth Datum Not Applicable
Depth Units Not Applicable
Cell Width
Cell Height
Latitude Resolution
Longitude Resolution
UTM Zone Number 15
SPCS Zone Identifier
County Coordinate Zone Identifier
Coordinate Offsets or Adjustments Not Applicable
Map Projection Name Transverse Mercator
Map Projection Parameters Not Applicable
Other Coordinate System's Definition Not Applicable
 
Section 5 Entity and Attribute Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Entity and Attribute Overview Data Elements for Attribute Table IDX_USDA39PT3.DBF:

YEAR: Contains the four-digit year that the photo was taken

FILENAME: Name of file on disk

XUTM: UTM X coordinate in extended zone 15 meters. The same value as is the GIS coverage

YUTM: UTM Y coordinate in extended zone 15 meters. The same value as is the GIS coverage

PROJECT: Project code assigned by the organization conducting the mission

PHOTO_ID: Photo ID as burned into the original photograph

EXT: Filename extension of the image file on disk. (eg, "tif" or "jpg")

PROVIDER: The organization which provides or purchases the imagery

STATUS: Indicates if the image has been scanned, rectified, orthorectified

Entity and Attribute Detailed Citation
Value Domain for Data Element STATUS:
0 = Image has not been scanned
1 = Image has been scanned
2 = Image has been rectified
3 = Image has been orthorectified
 
Section 6 Distribution Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Publisher Minnesota DNR - MIS Bureau
Publication Date 2003-08-27 00:00:00.0
Contact Person Information Hal Watson
GIS Database Administrator
DNR-MIS
500 Lafayette Road, Box 11
St. Paul, MN 55155-4011
Phone: (651) 259-5508
FAX: (651) 297-4946
E-mail:
Distributor's Data Set Identifier idx_usda39pt3
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.
Transfer Format Name Shapefile
Transfer Format Version Number Not Applicable
Transfer Size
Ordering Instructions See Online Linkage or Distribution Contact
Online Linkage http://deli.dnr.state.mn.us
 
Section 7 Metadata Reference Information Top of full metadata Top of page
Metadata Date 2005-01-19 15:14:15.0
Contact Person Information Tim Loesch, GIS Applications Coordinator
DNR-MIS
500 Lafayette Road, Box 11
St. Paul, MN 55155-4011
Phone: (651) 296-0654
FAX: (651) 297-4946
E-mail:
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



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