MANMADE STRUCTURES (FRIMS, FRIMSX) -- (1997) Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project Demonstration Area

Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Rocky Mountain Mapping Center Lakewood, CO
Publication_Date: 20010905
Title:
MANMADE STRUCTURES (FRIMS, FRIMSX) -- (1997) Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project Demonstration Area
Edition: Version 1.0, September 5, 2001
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Downloadable GIS Data
Publication_Information:
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey Rocky Mountain Mapping Center
Online_Linkage: http://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/193/
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Rocky Mountain Mapping Center Lakewood, CO
Publication_Date: 20010905
Title:
(1997) Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector coverage
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Manmade Structures
Issue_Identification:
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lakewood, CO
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey Rocky Mountain Mapping Center
Online_Linkage: http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/frontrange/datasets.htm
Description:
Abstract:
The manmade structures data sets were generated for the Front Range Infrastructure Resources (FRIR) Project as a base cartographic layer. The dataset contains the project's 45 1:24,000-scale quadrangle demonstration area that covers the Front Range of Colorado, south from Ft. Collins to the southern portion of Denver metropolitan area (not including Highlands Ranch, Douglas County); and west from Denver International Airport to the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains. For more information on this project, visit the Colorado Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project web site: http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/frontrange/datasets.htm

Procedures involved in compiling the manmade structures data include (1) obtaining 1 meter digital imagery and ancillary data for collecting, interpreting, and classifying the manmade structure features, (2) compiling the Digital Line Graph (DLG) vector data by 1:24,000-scale USGS quadrangle tiles, (3) merging the 1:24,000-scale quadrangle tiles into one seamless data set, and (4) translating and reattributing the features into user-friendly data sets. The translated attribution is described below in the Supplemental_Information section.
Purpose:
The demand for GIS data has increased recently, especially in rapidly growing metropolitan areas. Many state, regional, and local planning agencies require up-to-date manmade structure and other cartographic base information for various applications including modeling urban growth, determining land suitability for future development, monitoring land use changes and impacts on the environment, understanding land use patterns, and developing policies that could encourage or discourage certain land use zoning.
Base cartographic layers are part of the USGS FRIR project cooperative effort to provide qualitative and quantitative information about infrastructure (aggregate, energy, water, habitat) features needed by growing urban regions like the Denver metropolitan area. The objective of the project is to develop GIS information about manmade features and other themes in such a way that decision makers can use this information to make land use planning decisions, growth models and will be used by the project scientists for multiple studies of the changing landscape of the Front Range and the impact on various resources.
In addition to manmade structures, the USGS has created six other base cartographic layers consisting of: roads (FRIRD), miscellaneous transportation (FRIMT), railroads (FRIRR), hydrography (FRIHY), public land survey system (FRIPL), and boundaries (FRIBD). There are two manmade structures data sets, FRIMS contains line and polygon attributed features and FRIMSX contains point attributed features. The data layers are available at http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/frontrange/datasets.htm
Supplemental_Information:
CODES: MANMADE STRUCTURES OVERLAY This document lists the codes specific to the manmade structures coverage as they pertain to item fields. The original classification system is taken from DLG major/minor attribute codes. The CAT item specifies the overlay type and takes the place of DLG major codes. 
See http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/nmpstds/dlgstds.html for the complete document of DLG attributes. 


Field Definitions:
CAT    Theme Category
PIC    Primary Identification Code
DSC    Descriptive  Code
LABEL  Feature Definition
MATT   Redefined PIC and DSC Codes into one field

SAMPLE .AAT INFO FILE

CAT             =20               manmade structures category
PIC             =435              levee
DSC             =999              no DSC codes
Label           =                 levee
     **  REDEFINED ITEMS  **
MATT            =435999           combination of PIC and DSC


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!! ATTENTION !!
   NEATLINE: designated by PIC and DSC codes of 777
   Null values: '9's are used to fill in blank fields
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** PIC codes for NODES: none

** PIC codes for LINE features:
    PIC Definition                 PIC Definition
    212  recreational slide        214  drag strip
    
** PIC codes for POLYGON features:
    PIC Definition                   PIC Definition
    100  church complex              101  school campus
    102  hospital complex            103  orphanage
    104  prison compound             105  trailer park
    120  ski area                    122  athletic field
    123  golf course                 124  shopping center
    125  zoo                         127  racetrack or raceway
    150  built-up urban area         162  refinery/industrial area
    181  feedlot                     182  experimental farm      
    184  firing range

** PIC codes for POINT features:
    PIC Definition                   PIC Definition
    301  historical marker           302  mine tunnel/cave entrance
    303  mine shaft                  304  prospect
    305  tower                       306  burner stack
    307  drilled well                311  drill hole

** PIC codes for MULTIPLE ELEMENT:  attributes that can be applied to
   LINE,POLYGON,OR POINT features.
    PIC Definition                   PIC Definition
    400  building                    402  church
    403  school                      405  courthouse
    406  post office                 407  city or town hall
    408  hospital                    416  memorial                
    417  firehouse                   418  library              
    420  cemetery                    421  sewage disposal plant 
    422  waterworks                  424  drilled well field    
    425  tank                        427  mine dump          
    428  open pit mine               429  quarry              
    430  strip mine                  432  pit, unconsol. material
    433  radio or TV facility        435  levee                     
    445  fairgrounds                 446  rodeo grounds             
    448  boat ramp                   449  campground, site
    451  swimming pool               452  archaeological site, ruin 
    453  rec. area, public use area  454  picnic area            
    455  port of entry               456  stadium               
    457  arena                       458  armory               
    459  orphanage                   462  grain elevator
    465  breakwater, jetty/pier/
         dock/wharf/causeway

** DSC codes: descriptive code of PIC codes.
    DSC Definition                DSC Definition
    609  gravel                    610  sand
    611  clay                      614  lookout
    629  navigation
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1997
Currentness_Reference:
The imagery used in the interpretation of manmade structures was 1997 digital orthorectified imagery.
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned under this project.
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -105.38053243
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -104.61946757
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.62498369
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 39.62439229
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: Manmade Structures, FRIR, Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project, U.S. Geological Survey, USGS
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ArcIMS Metadata Server Theme Codes
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: economy
Theme_Keyword: environment
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Colorado, Denver Metropolitan Area, Colorado Front Range, Front Range
Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
This data was collected from 1-meter resolution orthorectified scanned imagery (1997). The IFSAR imagery was used for horizontal accuracy. The data is revised from the original DLG vector data that was collected at 1:24000-scale within the 40 foot map accuracy standards. See DLG standards at (http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/nmpstds/dlgstds.html)
The data was collected for government use and represents the results of data collection for a specific activity. USGS makes no representation as to the suitability or accuracy of the data for any other purpose and disclaims any liability for errors that the data may contain. As such, it is only valid for its intended use, content, time, and accuracy specifications. While there are no explicit constraints on the use of the data, please exercise appropriate and professional judgment in the use and interpretation of this data.
Acknowledgment of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated for products derived from this data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey Rocky Mountain Mapping Center (RMMC)
Contact_Person: Carol Mladinich
Contact_Position: RMMC project lead for Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project.
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address and physical location
Address:
U.S. Geological Survey, Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, Denver Federal Center Bldg 810, P.O. Box 25046, MS 516
City: Lakewood
State_or_Province: Colorado
Postal_Code: 80225-0046
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-202-4313
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303-202-4354
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: csmladinich@usgs.gov
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://certmapper.cr.usgs.gov/data/frip/graphic/frims.jpg
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Data_Set_Credit:
The final editing and structuring of these data sets were completed by the FRIR project members at the Rocky Mountain Mapping Center.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
ARC/INFO version 8.0.2
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: none
Publication_Date: 20010905
Title:
Manmade Structure Coverages FRIMS, FRIMSX --Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project Demonstration Area.
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector coverage
Series_Information:
Series_Name: none
Issue_Identification: none
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lakewood, CO
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage: http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/frontrange/datasets.htm
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attribution for the manmade structures data was verified for consistency throughout the demo project area. Check plots were used to compare attribution and spatial extent with the photography. See Part 3, Attribute Coding of Standards for Digital Line Graphs at (http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/nmpstds/dlgstds.html)
See Entity_and_Attribute_Information and Supplemental_Information
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Polygon and chain-node topology present. All areas are closed polygons containing one label point. The data sets will have an unattributed polygon if not a manmade structure feature.
See Supplemental_Information
Completeness_Report:
Manmade Structures feature density consists of buildings, urban build-up, and manmade related structures with the exception of transportation and transmission networks. The region is considered a representative pattern (feature density) with capture conditions according to USGS 1:24000 mapping standards. Use of this data at larger scales may be incomplete.
Urban build-up was delineated by extent of manmade structure density. Polygons smaller than 50 ft. were collected as point features in Coverage FRIMSX. Point features e.g.- some smaller structures, mine shafts, prospects, campsites, tanks are collected in the FRIMSX coverage.
See capture conditions in Part 2-Built-up (DLG-F), and Standards for Digital Line Graphs at (URL:http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/nmpstds/dlgstds.html)
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The Manmade Structure vector data is within 40 ft. to the ground planimetry. The original data is from a mosaic of photorevised 1:24000-scale DLGs derived from stable-base 1:24000-scale USGS topographic maps. Digital orthorectified imagery at a 1-meter resolution was used to collect features. Magnitude imagery from IFSAR (Interferometric Synthetic Aperture RADAR), with a horizontal accuracy of 2.5 meters and vertical accuracy of 2.0 meters, was used to verify horizontal placement of the features. The IFSAR imagery was collected by Intermap Technologies. See National Map Accuracy Standards at (URL:http://mapping.usgs.gov/standards/).
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20010905
Title:
Digital imagery and DLG layers
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector
Series_Information:
Series_Name: none
Issue_Identification: none
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lakewood, Colorado
Publisher: U. S. Geological Survey
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Digital orthorectified imagery
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1997
Source_Currentness_Reference:
Date of Imagery
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
none
Source_Contribution:
Imagery was used to manually interpret and classify the Manmade Structure's features.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Interpretation/Compilation - Features were visually identified, interpreted, and classified according to the USGS DLG Limited Update Standards except that data was collected so that 90 per cent of the well-defined features are within 40 ft. to the ground planimetry. The data is interpreted and compiled in blocks of 1:24,000-scale quadrangles. The data is interpreted and compiled in blocks of 1:24,000-scale quadrangles. Once completed the data is edge-matched and paneled together into the seamless demonstration area. Final review of the data was to verify attribution, add additional attribution, and move features to geographically match the imagery.
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 65494
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 16589
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 15536
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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: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: 105.00
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 1.22
Ordinate_Resolution: 1.22
Planar_Distance_Units: Meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
FRIMS items are used to describe the physical and cultural characteristics of line and polygon elements. Attribute codes are used to reduce redundant information, provide enough reference information to support integration with larger data bases, and describe the relationships between cartographic elements. 
See Supplemental_Information for item definitions. 


FRIMS.PAT:

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME
    1  AREA                   8    18     F      5
    9  PERIMETER              8    18     F      5
   17  FRIRHY#                4     5     B      -
   21  FRIRHY-ID              4     5     B      -
   25  CAT                    2     2     I      -
   27  PIC                    3     3     I      -
   30  DSC                    3     3     I      -
   33  LABEL                 50    50     C      -
     **  REDEFINED ITEMS  **
   27  MATT                   6     6     I      -


FRIRMS.AAT:

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME
    1  FNODE#                 4     5     B      -
    5  TNODE#                 4     5     B      -
    9  LPOLY#                 4     5     B      -
   13  RPOLY#                 4     5     B      -
   17  LENGTH                 8    18     F      5
   25  FRIRMS#                4     5     B      -
   29  FRIRMS-ID              4     5     B      -
   33  CAT                    2     2     I      -
   35  PIC                    3     3     I      -
   38  DSC                    3     3     I      -
   41  LABEL                 50    50     C      -
     **  REDEFINED ITEMS  **
   35  MATT                   6     6     I      -



FRIMSX items are used to describe the physical and cultural characteristics of point elements. Attribute codes are used to reduce redundant information, provide enough reference information to support integration with larger data bases, and describe the relationships between cartographic elements. 
See Supplemental_Information for item definitions. 


FRIMSX.PAT:

COLUMN   ITEM NAME        WIDTH OUTPUT  TYPE N.DEC  ALTERNATE NAME
    1  AREA                   8    18     F      5
    9  PERIMETER              8    18     F      5
   17  FRIRMSX#               4     5     B      -
   21  FRIRMSX-ID             4     5     B      -
   25  CAT                    2     2     I      -
   27  PIC                    3     3     I      -
   30  DSC                    3     3     I      -
   33  LABEL                 50    50     C      -
     **  REDEFINED ITEMS  **
   27  MATT                   6     6     I      -
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
CAT     Theme Category (DLG Manmade Structures = 200)
PIC     Primary Identification Code
DSC     Descriptive Code
LABEL   Feature Definition
MATT    Redefined PIC and DSC Codes into one field
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Carol S. Mladinich
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, Denver Federal Center Bldg. 810 Box 25046, MS 516
City: Lakewood
State_or_Province: Colorado
Postal_Code: 80225-0046
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-202-4313
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: csmladinich@usgs.gov
Contact Instructions:
Contact via email (FAX 303-202-4354)
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
Although this dataset has been used by the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the U.S. Geological Survey as to the accuracy of the data.
The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of this data, software, or related materials.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ArcInfo Export File
Format_Information_Content:
Front Range infrastructure resources manmade structures geographic features
Transfer_Size: 17.2 MB
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: http://certmapper.cr.usgs.gov/data/frip/spatial/export/frimse.zip
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: Shapefile
Format_Information_Content:
Front Range infrastructure resources manmade structures geographic features
Transfer_Size: 17.2 MB
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: http://certmapper.cr.usgs.gov/data/frip/spatial/shape/frims.zip
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: Image Map Service (CO_FrontRange)
Format_Version_Number: 4.01
Format_Specification:
ArcIMS Image Map Service
Format_Information_Content:
A web-based interactive mapping system that accesses an ArcIMS Map Service running on certmapper.cr.usgs.gov.
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: http://certmapper.cr.usgs.gov/pubs/servlet/MapViewerBroker?project=frip&Service=CO_FrontRange&OVMap=CO_overview
Access_Instructions:
This URL links to a web-based interactive mapping system that accesses an ArcIMS Image Map Service that runs in Netscape 4.7, Internet Explorer 4.5 and higher. The mapservice can also be accessed using any custom client that adheres to the protocol specified through ArcXML.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20010905
Metadata_Review_Date: 20050302
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Carol S. Mladinich
Contact_Position: Physical Scientist, Geographic Research
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Rocky Mountain Mapping Center Denver Federal Center Bldg 810 P.O. Box 25056, MS 516
City: Lakewood
State_or_Province: Colorado
Postal_Code: 80255-0046
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-202-4313
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 303-202-4354
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: csmladinich@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata ("CSDGM version 2")
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Access_Constraints: none
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