Snake/Salt River Basin Plan - 1:24,000 scale Points of Diversion, in Decimal Degrees - NAD 1927

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Title:

Snake/Salt River Basin Plan - 1:24,000 scale Points of Diversion, in Decimal Degrees - NAD 1927

Abstract:

This dataset contains the locations of points of diversion for the irrigated lands mapped for the Snake/Salt River Basin Plan.

1. How should this data set be cited?

   Inc., Sunrise Engineering , October 2003., Snake/Salt River Basin Plan - 1:24,000 scale Points of Diversion, in Decimal Degrees - NAD 1927.

   Online Links:

   • <http://waterplan.state.wy.us/>

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: -111.043018

   East_Bounding_Coordinate: -110.290928

   North_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.851749

   South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.532790

3. What does it look like?

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

   Calendar_Date: April 2002

   Currentness_Reference: April 2002

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):

      • Entity point (367)

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

      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1927.
      The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.400000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.978698.
      

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   POD

   Point of Diversion

   FID

   Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

   Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

   Shape

   Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

   Coordinates defining the features.

   PTCODE

   Point Type

   Value	Definition
   POD	Surface Water Source - Spring, River, Creek
   WELL	Flow originates from a well

   ID

   Point ID number

   POD_ID

   Multiple ID Numbers

   X

   Lat.

   Y

   Long.

   UNQ_ID

   Unique ID Number

   Sub_Name

   Sub-Basin Name (Source: USGS)

   Character Field

   Acc_Name

   Accounting Name (Source: USGS)

   Character Field

   Cat_Name

   Cataloging Name (Source: USGS)

   Character Field

   Quad_Name

   USGS 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Identifier

   Character Field

   POD_Link

   Linking Field to Water Rights Data Base (Source: Sunrise Engineering Inc.)

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
   • Sunrise Engineering Inc.

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

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

   Water Resources Data System
   Project Coordinator
   Dept 3943, 1000 E University Ave
   Laramie, Wyoming 82071
   USA
   

   307-766-6651 (voice)
   307-766-3785 (FAX)
   wrds@uwyo.edu
   

   Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday, 8-5 Mountain Time

Points were located for general mapping location as required by the Snake/Salt River Basin Plan.

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

   (source 1 of 1)

   Type_of_Source_Media: USGS

   Source_Scale_Denominator: 1:24000

2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

   Date: August 2003 (process 1 of 1)

   Point data were gathered from Wyoming State Engineer's Office for points of diversion. Points were transferred by hand to locations on a 1:24,000 USGS topographic map. These points were digitized using ArcViewGIS 8.3. The attributes were acquired during the initial data gathering phase and input into an Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet was converted into a DBF file and joined to the POD shapefile.

3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

1. How well have the observations been checked?

2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

   Points were located from map descriptions and not field GPS verified.

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?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: Data will be provided through Water Resources Data System

Use_Constraints:

This data was created specifically for use in the Snake/Salt River Basin Plan Project. The data was designed for use in 1:24,000-scale analyses.

1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

   Wyoming Water Development Commission
   6920 Yellowtail Rd
   Cheyenne, WY 82002
   

   307-777-7626 (voice)
   

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

   Downloadable Data

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

   These Data were generated for use in conjunction with the Snake/Salt River Basin Plan. The Wyoming Water Development Commission (WWDC) and the Water Resources Data System (WRDS) do not warrant, endorse, or recommend the use of these data for any other purpose. The user assumes the entire risk related to the use of these data. WWDC and WRDS are providing these data "as is", and WWDC and WRDS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

4. How can I download or order the data?
   • Availability in digital form:

     Data format:	Shape File (version ArcGIS 8.3) Size: 0.133

   • Cost to order the data:

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

   CDs may be ordered through the Water Development Commission

Dates:

Last modified: 15-Apr-2004
Last Reviewed: 12-Apr-2004

Metadata author:

Water Resources Data System
Project Coordinator
Dept 3943, 1000 E University Ave
Laramie, Wyoming 82071
USA

307-766-6651 (voice)
307-766-3785 (FAX)
wrds@uwyo.edu

Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday, 8-5 Mountain Time

Metadata standard:

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

Metadata extensions used:

• <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>