USGS:Biology Biological Informatics Program Vegetation Characterization Program Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary Metadata

Boundary Metadata

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Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Rocky Mountain National Park GIS Program

Publication_Date: 20061231

Title: Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary (Line)(2006 to present)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Series_Information:

Series_Name: none

Issue_Identification: Boundary History Study

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Estes Park, Colorado

Publisher: Rocky Mountain National Park GIS Program

Online_Linkage: <http://nrdata.nps.gov/romo/romodata/bndry2006.zip>

Online_Linkage: <http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/romo/index.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data depicts the area of Rocky Mountain National Park as amended by Congress in 1989 (Public Law 101-192, November 29, 1989). In 1999 an adjoining parcel near Lily Lake was added to the Park pursuant to the 1989 legislation. In 2000 two adjoining parcels were added to the Park pursuant to the 1989 legislation (the Roessler addition near Lily Lake and the Adams/RMNA addition near Castle Mountain). In 2002 an adjoining parcel was added to the Park pursuant to the 1989 legislation (the Sleepy Hollow parcel). In 2003 two adjoining parcels were added to the Park pursuant to the 1989 legislation (the Cook/EVLT and Hondius/EVLT parcels south of Castle Mountain).

In October 2005, Public Law 109-93 (119 Stat. 2104) was passed that allowed for a land exchange with MacGregor Ranch. This land exchange allowed for the construction of the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead. The legislation authorized RMNP to include the parcels it acquired into RMNP. This created an enclave of seven private properties along Clara Drive that are surrounded by RMNP, but are not within the boundary of RMNP.

The official and legal acreage figure for Rocky Mountain National Park with this 2006 boundary is 265,828.41 acres. This has been determined by summing up all the legal descriptions of all the parcels that make up Rocky Mountain National Park. This figure varies slightly (less than one half of one percent) from the figure calculated for this data by the GIS software. Use the official acreage of 265,828.41 acres in any documents referencing the size of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Purpose:

Data used and/or developed by the Rocky Mountain National Park GIS Program is used in the protection and management of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2006

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Rocky Mountain National park and environs

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -105.914345

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -105.491036

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.554859

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.156052

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Theme_Keyword: Rocky Mountain National Park

Theme_Keyword: boundary

Theme_Keyword: history

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none

Place_Keyword: Rocky Mountain National Park

Place_Keyword: Colorado

Place_Keyword: Larimer County

Place_Keyword: Boulder County

Place_Keyword: Grand County

Place_Keyword: Estes Park

Place_Keyword: Grand Lake

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints: Not for use at scales greater than 1:24000

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: GIS Coordinator

Contact_Organization: Rocky Mountain National Park GIS Program

Contact_Position: GIS Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: US Hwy 36

City: Estes Park

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80517

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: N/A

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (970) 586-1392

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: romo_gis_coordinator@nps.gov

Browse_Graphic:

Browse_Graphic_File_Name: None supplied

Browse_Graphic_File_Description: N/A

Browse_Graphic_File_Type: N/A

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

The attribute accuracy is deductively estimated to be "good". If a higher proof of data accuracy is required, do not use this data. User is advised to FULLY and CAREFULLY READ the "DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY" section of this metadata before using this data.

Logical_Consistency_Report: Polygon and chain-node topology present.

Completeness_Report:

Data is considered complete. Some datasets are parkwide in scope, while others were developed and/or updated to address specific management concerns within particular spatial coordinates. Users of this data are advised to FULLY and CAREFULLY READ the "DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY" section of this metadata before using this data.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

Horizontal accuracy varies depending on the source of individual components within the data. Data derived from USGS data (DLGs, DEMs, DOQQs) are assumed to meet National Map Accuracy standards, though extensive experience in using USGS data for the Rocky Mountain National Park area has shown that many data components have spatial errors exceeding the National Map Accuracy standards. Data produced from GPS (Global Positioning System) field data is assumed to be spatially accurate to within 2-5 meters.

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

The text of the legislation that created the boundary of Rocky Mountain National Park was read, deciphered, and transferred to paper 1:24000 scale USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle maps. The quad maps were then digitized. Additionally, sections of the boundary that follow PLSS section lines were adjusted to match digital USGS 1:24000 PLSS data. Additionally, sections of the boundary that adjoin private lands in Larimer County were adjusted to match Larimer County Assessor's Office digital data. Additionally, benchmarks and survey stakes along the boundary have been found and GPS locations collected, and the boundary line has been adjusted to these points.

Process_Date: 20061231

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 2

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 10

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator

Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 13

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -105.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000

False_Easting: 500000.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000064

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000064

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

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

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

If this dataset is a COVERAGE: the first four items in the polygon attribute table (PAT), or the first seven items in the arc attribute table (AAT) are automatically generated by ARC/INFO software. Contact ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.) or read their literature for detailed descriptions of their internal file structure. ESRI can be reached at <URL:http://www.esri.com.>

If this dataset is a SHAPEFILE, the first two items in the data table are automatically generated. Contact ESRI or read their literature for detailed descriptions of their internal file structure. ESRI can be reached at URL:<http://www.esri.com>.

The polygons in this data depict the area of RMNP. The arcs in this dataset represent the boundary of RMNP.

POLYGON attributes:

The DESCRIPTION item is a text field that describes the feature in plain text. Descriptions can be a single word or a simple phrase. Values:

 MAIN - the large contiguous portion of the Park
 TWIN SISTERS - the Twin Sisters portion of the Park
 ENCLAVE - an area of private land surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park but not within the Park boundary as authorized by Congress.

The ACRES item is populated by multiplying the AREA item by 0.0002471054, or by use of ArcGIS' calculate geometry feature.

The SQ-MILES item is populated by multiplying the AREA item by 0.0000003861003, or by use of ArcGIS' calculate geometry feature.

ARC attributes:

The DESCRIPTION item is a text field that describes the feature in plain text. Descriptions can be a single word or a simple phrase. Values:

 BOUNDARY - the boundary around the large contiguous portion of the Park
 TWIN SISTERS - the boundary around the Twin Sisters portion of the Park

The ADJOINS item is a text field that describes the ownership or managing agency of lands adjoining the Park. Values:

 BUREC - U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, USDOI
 PVT - private ownership
 STATE - State of Colorado lands
 USFS - U.S. Forest Service, USDOA

The MILES item is populated by multiplying the LENGTH item by 0.0006213711922, or by use of ArcGIS' calculate geometry feature.

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: none

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

USGS Biological Resources Division, Center for Biological Informatics

Contact_Position: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Physical Address

Address: USGS

Address: Biological Resources Division, CBI

Address: Building 810, Room 8000

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing Address

Address: USGS

Address: Biological Resources Division, CBI

Address: PO BOX 25046, DFC, MS302

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225-0046

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 202-4220

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4229

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4219

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gs-b-npsveg@usgs.gov

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:

The National Park Service shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. These data are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such.

The information contained in these data is dynamic and may change over time. The data are no better than the original sources from which they were derived. It is the responsibility of the data user to use the data appropriately and consistent within the limitations of geospatial data in general and these data in particular.

The National Park Service gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from an NPS server and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Park Service, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on another system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: HTML

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: <http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/romo/index.html>

Access_Instructions: Internet Access

Fees: None

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name:

Varies: Shapefiles with associated DBF lookup tables, or personal geodatabase

Format_Version_Date: 20060720

File_Decompression_Technique: no compression applied

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Offline_Option:

Offline_Media: CD-ROM

Recording_Capacity:

Recording_Density: 650

Recording_Density_Units: MB

Recording_Format: ISO 9660

Fees: None

Ordering_Instructions:

Contact via email ONLY. The RMNP GIS Program does ask to receive blank CD-R media in return for those sent out.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20070305

Metadata_Review_Date: 20090312

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

USGS Biological Resources Division, Center for Biological Informatics

Contact_Position: USGS-NPS Vegetation Mapping Program Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: U. S. Geological Survey, Center for Biological Informatics

Address: MS 302, Building 810, Room 8000

Address: Denver Federal Center

City: Denver

State_or_Province: Colorado

Postal_Code: 80225

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (303) 202-4220

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4219

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (303) 202-4229

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gs-b-npsveg@usgs.gov

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Extensions:

Online_Linkage:

<http://metadata.nbii.gov/portal/community/Communities/Toolkit/Metadata/FGDC_Metadata/>

Profile_Name: Biological Data Profile FGDC-STD-001.1-1999