1948 Soils Map

Frequently-asked questions:

What does this data set describe?
Title:
1948 Soils Map

Abstract:
1948 Soils Maps, digitized

  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Hydrologic Systems Modeling Division, pre-1996, 1948 Soils Map.

    Online links:
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    Bounding coordinates:
    West: -81.404876
    East: -80.027655
    North: 27.299843
    South: 25.240474

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar date: 1948
    Currentness reference:
    ground condition

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial data presentation form: vector digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Complete chain (29087)
      • Label point (11040)
      • GT-polygon composed of chains (11040)
      • Point (10)
      • Label point (0)

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      The map projection used is Transverse Mercator.

      Projection parameters:
      Scale factor at central meridian: 0.999941
      Longitude of central meridian: -81.000000
      Latitude of projection origin: 24.333333
      False easting: 656166.666667
      False northing: 0.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair.
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000696.
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000696.
      Planar coordinates are specified in survey feet.

      The horizontal datum used is D_North_American_1983_HARN.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    sohisunt48.pat
    FID
    Internal feature number.
     (Source: 
    ESRI
    )

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape
    Feature geometry.
     (Source: 
    ESRI
    )

    Coordinates defining the features.

    AREA
    Area of feature in internal units squared.
     (Source: 
    ESRI
    )

    Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

    PERIMETER
    Perimeter of feature in internal units.
     (Source: 
    ESRI
    )

    Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

    SOHISUNT48#
    Internal feature number.
     (Source: 
    ESRI
    )

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    SOHISUNT48-ID
    User-defined feature number.
     (Source: 
    ESRI
    )

    SOILTYPE
    SOILMOD
    VALUE
    The measured elevation at the given point, in feet NGVD29.

    LANDCOVER
    SOILDEPTH
    SLOPE
    ECOSUIT
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Who produced the data set?
  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)


  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Matthew Hinton
    SFWMD
    Senior Geographer
    3301 Gun Club Road
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
    USA

    (561) 682-6053 (voice)
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Why was the data set created?

 
Soils mapping

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How was the data set created?
  1. Where did the data come from?

  2. What changes have been made?

    (change 1 of 5) 
    Metadata imported.

    Data sources used in this process:
    • C:\TEMP\xml4A.tmp

    (change 2 of 5) 
    Metadata imported.

    Data sources used in this process:
    • C:\TEMP\xml4B.tmp

    (change 3 of 5) 
    Metadata imported.

    Data sources used in this process:
    • C:\TEMP\xml79.tmp

    (change 4 of 5) 
    Dataset copied.

    Data sources used in this process:
    • \\ha1-fs1\pg_recover\pg04\trt\soil48

    (change 5 of 5) 
    Dataset copied.

    Data sources used in this process:
    • \\gisdata1\work\staging\new_data\matt_hinton\soil48

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How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?
  1. How well have the observations been checked?

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

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How can someone get a copy of the data set?
Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access constraints: This dataset is made available to the public in response to the Florida Public Records Law, Florida Statutes, Chapter 119.
Use constraints:
Acknowledgement of the South Florida Water Management District would be appreciated for
products derived from this dataset.

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  1. Who distributes the data set?

    GIS Services Section
    SFWMD
    3301 Gun Club Road
    West Palm Beach, Florida 33416
    USA

    (561) 682-2782 (voice)
    gisdata@sfwmd.gov
    Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Downloadable Data

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read? 

    This data is a conceptual tool utilized for project development and
implementation only. This data is not self-executing or binding, and
does not otherwise affect the interests of any person including any
vested rights or existing uses of real property. Any information, including
but not limited to maps and data, received from the SFWMD is provided
"as is" without any warranty and the SFWMD expressly disclaims all
express and implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. The District does not make any representations
regarding the use, or the results of the use, of the information provided
to you by the District.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

    • Availability in digital form:


      • Data format:
      		 Size: 11.788

    • Cost to order the data: There is no charge for downloading South Florida Water Management District's data sets.


    • Special instructions: 

      GIS data is available for download at the SFWMD FTP site,
ftp://ftp.sfwmd.gov/gis

    • How long will it take to get the data?

      SFWMD GIS data is available for download 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  5. Is there some other way to get the data? 

    Custom maps/data made to the public's specifications are not
available.

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

    The customer will need to have a GIS software package that is capable of importing and reading Arc/Info coverages or ArcView Shapefiles.

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Who wrote the metadata?
Dates:
Last modified: 20030310

Metadata author:
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REQUIRED: The telephone number by which individuals can speak to the organization or individual. (voice)

Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:
  • http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html

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