APPENDIX C. Metadata for srsedchem.dbf (srsedchem.met)

  Identification_Information: 
    Citation: 
      Citation_Information: 
        Originator: Stephen E. Box
        Originator: John C. Wallis
        Publication_Date: 2001 
        Title: 
        Surficial geology along the Spokane River, Washington and its 
        relationship to the metal content of sediments (Idaho-Washington 
        stateline to Latah Creek confluence).
        Edition: 1.0 
        Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: MS Excel DBF4 Table 
        Series_Information: 
          Series_Name: Open-File Report 
          Issue_Identification: OF01-XXX 
        Publication_Information: 
          Publication_Place: Menlo Park, CA 
          Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey 
        Online_Linkage: http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/open-file/of02-126

    Description: 
      Abstract:
      The Spokane River flows westward into eastern Washington out of the         
      northern end of Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho (figure 1).  The 
      river and lake lie downstream of the Coeur d’Alene mining district, 
      where over 56 million metric tonnes of metal-enriched tailings were 
      disposed into the Coeur d’Alene River between 1886 and 1968 (Long, 
      1998).  Geochemical analyses of riverine sediments in the Spokane River 
      by the Washington Dept of Ecology (Johnson, 1999), the US Geological 
      Survey (Grosbois and others, 2001; Box and others, in prep.) and an EPA 
      contractor (URS Greiner, 2000, 2001) have indicated that Spokane River 
      sediments are variably enriched in metals derived from those tailings.   
      In this report we present a surficial geologic map (plates 1 through 8) 
      of the unconsolidated deposits within and along the Spokane River in 
      eastern Washington between the Idaho stateline and the confluence with 
      Latah Creek about 20 miles downstream.  Existing sample datasets for 
      sediments and soils in and along the Spokane River are also located on 
      the map and the surficial geologic unit that was sampled is noted.   
      This work was undertaken in cooperation with the Washington Department 
      of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency.  


      Purpose:
      The data were prepared in cooperation with the Department of Ecology 
      and the Environmental Protection Agency to aid in the interpretation
      of the distribution, sources, and transport processes of metal-enriched
      sediment in and along the Spokane River. These agencies are evaluating
      the relative metal enrichment in the riverine sediments due to concerns
      of potential health impacts to humans, waterfowl, and aquatic 
      organisms.
 
      Supplemental _Information: 
      The digital surficial geologic map of the Spokane River and its
      margins in Washington between the Idaho stateline and the confluence 
      of Latah Creek was compiled on a base of 1:12,000 scale Digital 
      Orthophoto Quarter Quadrangles (DOQQs) from field maps prepared on 
      1:3,000 scale paper printouts of the DOQQs in August and September of 
      2000. The units are defined by the lithologic character of the 
      surficial sediment and by their geomorphological settings. The dBase 
      dataset (srsedchem.dbf)discussed in this Metadata contain analytical 
      geochemistry data and sediment sample locations projected in UTM zone
      11, North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27).

      The Metadata for this Open-File report consists of two separate 
      Metadata files. Appendix B (srgeounits.met) discusses the ArcView 
      shape file srgeounits.shp. The sample geochemistry table 
      (srsedchem.dbf) in dBase4 format is described here in Appendix C.
      

    Time_Period_of_Content: 
      Time_Period_Information: 
        Multiple_Dates/Times: 
          Single_Date/Time: 
            Calendar_Date: 1999 
          Single_Date/Time: 
            Calendar_Date: 2000 
      Currentness_Reference: 
      publication date 
    Status: 
      Progress: Complete 
      Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned 

    Spatial_Domain: 
      Bounding_Coordinates: 
        West_Bounding_Coordinate: -117 30 00 
        East_Bounding_Coordinate: -117 00 00 
        North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47 45 00 
        South_Bounding_Coordinate: 47 35 00

    Keywords: 
      Theme: 
        Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none 
        Theme_Keyword: Geology 
        Theme_Keyword: Surficial
        Theme_Keyword: Quaternary
        Theme_Keyword: Metals
        Theme_Keyword: Geochemistry 
        Theme_Keyword: Mining 
        Theme_Keyword: Environment 
        Theme_Keyword: Sediment 
        Theme_Keyword: River 
        Theme_Keyword: Aquifer 
        Theme_Keyword: Pollution 
        Theme_Keyword: EPA 
        Theme_Keyword: USGS 
        Theme_Keyword: URS Greiner 
        Theme_Keyword: Lead 
        Theme_Keyword: Zinc 
        Theme_Keyword: RI/FS 
        Theme_Keyword: Superfund 
      Place: 
        Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none 
        Place_Keyword: USA 
        Place_Keyword: Washington 
        Place_Keyword: Spokane 
        Place_Keyword: Spokane County 
        Place_Keyword: Spokane River 
        Place_Keyword: Liberty Lake 
        Place_Keyword: Green Acres 
        Place_Keyword: Spokane NE 
        Place_Keyword: Spokane NW 
        Place_Keyword: Idaho 
        Place_Keyword: Coeur d' Alene 
        Place_Keyword: Coeur d' Alene Lake 

    Access_Constraints: This digital dataset is not to be used or displayed  
    at any scale larger than 1:12,000 (e.g., 1: 6,000).  
    Use_Constraints: 
    Any hardcopies utilizing this data set shall clearly indicate its 
    source. If the users have modified the data in any way, they are 
    obliged to describe the types of modifications they have performed. 
    The user specifically agrees not to misrepresent this data set, nor to  
    imply that changes they made were approved by the U.S. Geological 
    Survey.  

    Point_of_Contact: 
      Contact_Information: 
        Contact_Person_Primary: 
          Contact_Person: Stephen E. Box 
          Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey 
        Contact_Position: Geologist 
        Contact_Address: 
          Address_Type: mailing and physical address 
          Address: 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm 202 
          City: Spokane 
          State_or_Province: WA 
          Postal_Code: 99201 
          Country: USA 
        Contact_Voice_Telephone: 509-368-3106 
        Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 509-368-3199 
        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sbox@usgs.gov 
        Hours_of_Service: 9 - 5 Pacific Time Zone 
    Native_Data_Set_Environment: 
    MS Excel 2000 for Windows NT 

  Data_Quality_Information: 
    Attribute_Accuracy: 
      Attribute_Accuracy_Report: 
      Attribute accuracy of geospatial data was verified by manual comparison 
      of the source field data with hardcopy printouts, and on screen 
      evaluations. 100% of tabulated data for lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) was 
      verified between digital tables and the hardcopy sources from which 
      they were derived. 
    Logical_Consistency_Report: 
    Point data is given in UTM NAD27 
    Positional_Accuracy: 
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: 
        Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 
        Sample location data came from several sources, and were tested by 
        comparing source data to how they plotted on DRGs and DOQQs. Some 
        data point locations, from source materials, were modified after on-
        screen evaluations showed errors in their plotted locations. After 
        verbal discussions and written communications with the authors of the 
        source data, our data now reflect the most accurate geospatial data 
        we are able to produce. These data are therefore considered to be 
        accurate to within +/- 25 meters depending on distinctiveness of 
        the site and/or its distance from features both on the ground and on 
        field maps.

    Lineage:
      Source_Information: 
        Source_Citation: 
          Citation_Information: 
            Originator: U.S. Geological Survey 
            Publication_Date: 1997 
            Title: 
            Digital Raster Graphic (DRG) 
            Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map 
            Series_Information: 
              Series_Name: Spokane West 
              Issue_Identification: 47117f1 (1973), 47117f2 (1986), 47117f3 
              (1986), 47117f4 (1986). 
            Publication_Information: 
              Publication_Place: Reston, VA 
              Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey 
            Online_Linkage: <http://mcmcweb.er.usgs.gov/drg/ > 
        Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000 
        Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM 
        Source_Time_Period_of_Content: 
          Time_Period_Information: 
            Range_of_Dates/Times: 
              Beginning_Date: 1973 
              Ending_Date: 1986 
          Source_Currentness_Reference: 
          ground condition 
        Source_Citation_Abbreviation: 
        DRG 
        Source_Contribution: 
        DRG's were used in conjunction with DOQQ's to verify all sample site 
        locations that were identified in this report. They were also used 
        to correct some of the source data (point locations) that may have 
        been originally in error.


      Source_Information: 
        Source_Citation: 
          Citation_Information: 
            Originator: U.S. Geological Survey 
            Publication_Date: 1992 and 1995 
            Title: 
            Digital Orthophoto Quarter Quadrangles (DOQQ) 
            Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image 
            Series_Information: 
              Series_Name: None 
              Issue_Identification: 47117F11 (1992), 47117F12( 1992), 
              47117F13 (1992), 47117F14 (1992), 47117F21 (1995), 47117F22 
              (1995), 47117F23 (1995), 47117F24 (1995), 47117F31 (1995), 
              47117F32 (1995), 47117F33 (1995), 47117F34 (1995), 47117F41 
              (1995), 47117F42 (1995), 47117F43 (1995), 47117F44 (1995). 
            Publication_Information: 
              Publication_Place: Reston, VA 
              Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey 
            Online_Linkage: 
            <http://rmmcweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/nmpstds/doqstds.html > 
        Source_Scale_Denominator: 12000 
        Type_of_Source_Media: online 
        Source_Time_Period_of_Content: 
          Time_Period_Information: 
            Range_of_Dates/Times: 
              Beginning_Date: 5/22/1992 
              Ending_Date: 7/16/1995 
          Source_Currentness_Reference: 
          ground condition 
        Source_Citation_Abbreviation: 
        DOQQ
        Source_Contribution: 
        DOQQ's were used in conjunction with DRG's to verify all sample site 
        locations that were identified in this report. They were also used to 
        correct some of the source data (point locations) that may have been 
        originally in error. 


    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Publication_Date: Unpublished Material 
          Originator: USGS
          Title: none
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document with tabular data.
      Type_of_Source_Media: paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Multiple_Dates/Times:
            Single_Date/Time:
              Calendar_Date: 1998
            Single_Date/Time:
              Calendar_Date: 1999
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS-99
      Source_Contribution: Written communication from Art Horowitz(USGS) 
                  containing sample site geochemistry and sample locations 
                  from Spokane River channel. These data were used to 
                  compile the database (srsedchem.dbf).

 
     Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: URS Greiner, Inc.
          Publication_Date: 2000
          Title: Draft Final    Screening Level Human Health Risk Assessment 
                 for Nonresidential Receptors Spokane River, Washington. 
                 Coeur d'Alene Basin RI/FS.
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document with tabular data.
          Series_Information:
            Series_Name: Coeur d'Alene Basin RI/FS
      Type_of_Source_Media: paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 1999
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: URS-99
      Source_Contribution: These data were used to compile a database 
             (srsedchem.dbf) contain sediment sample locations and 
             geochemistry from the Spokane River.


    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: URS Greiner
          Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
          Title: none
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document with tabular data.
          Other_Citation_Details: written communication from URS Greiner.
      Type_of_Source_Media: paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 2000
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: URS-00
      Source_Contribution: These field notes were used to compile the 
            database (srsedchem.dbf) containing sediment sample locations
            and geochemistry from the Spokane River.

    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: URS Greiner, Inc.
          Publication_Date: 2001
          Title: Draft   Field Sampling Plan Addendum 18 - Fall 2000 Field 
                         Screening of Sediment in Spokane River Depositional 
                         Areas. Coeur d'Alene Basin RI/FS.
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document with tabular data.
          Series_Information:
            Series_Name: Coeur d'Alene Basin RI/FS
      Type_of_Source_Media: paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 2000
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: URS-01
      Source_Contribution: These data were used to compile the database 
              (srsedchem.dbf) containing sediment sample locations and 
              geochemistry from the Spokane River.


 

Process_Step: 
        Process_Description:
        This table (srsedchem.dbf) was originally compiled in MS excel 2000. 
        It was then converted to dBase4 format and imported to ArcView 3.1 as 
        an Event Theme.   
        This dBase4 table contains data from USGS-99, URS-99, URS-00, and 
        URS-01, data sources.  Point locations are presented in UTM zone 11 
        North American Datum of 1927 (NAD27). To verify sample site 
        coordinates we plotted sample sites onto DRGs and/or DOQQs in ArcView 
        3.1. Some plotted locations did not match field descriptions or 
        locations noted in source field notes or sketch maps. In some cases 
        we were able to correct misfit locations by matching them to the 
        locations noted on the original field maps. In other cases we moved 
        misfit sample locations to an area that closely matched the 
        description in the field notes of our source materials. These data 
        are therefore considered to be accurate to within +/-10 meters 
        depending on distinctiveness of the site and/or its distance from 
        features both on the ground and on field maps.

        Some of the geospatial source material was provided in geographic
        projection. These data had to be converted from latitude/longitude
        to UTM NAD27 using an ArcView script addxycoo.ave or an MS Excel
        Lat/Lon to UTM27 conversion table (written communication).            

      Process_Step: 
        Process_Description:  
        Process_Date: 2001 
        Process_Contact: 
          Contact_Information: 
            Contact_Person_Primary: 
              Contact_Person: Stephen E. Box 
              Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey 
            Contact_Position: Geologist 
            Contact_Address: 
              Address_Type: mailing and physical address 
              Address: 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm 202 
              City: Spokane 
              State_or_Province: WA 
              Postal_Code: 99201 
              Country: USA 
            Contact_Voice_Telephone: 509-368-3106 
            Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 509-368-3199 
            Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sbox@usgs.gov 
            Hours_of_Service: 9 - 5 Pacific Time Zone 

  Spatial_Data_Organization_Information: 
    Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point 
    Point_and_Vector_Object_Information: 
      SDTS_Terms_Description: 
        SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point 
        Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 350 

  Spatial_Reference_Information: 
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
    Planar:
      Grid_Coordinate_System:
        Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
        Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
          UTM_zone_Number:  11
          Transverse_Mercator:
            Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
            Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -117.000000
            Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
            False_Easting: 500000.000000
            False_Northing: 0.000000
      Planar_Coordinate_Information:
        Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Row and column
        Coordinate_Representation:
          Abscissa_Resolution: 
          Ordinate_Resolution: 
        Planar_Distance_Units: Meters
    Geodetic_Model:
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927
      Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4000000
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.98

  Entity_and_Attribute_Information: 
    Detailed_Description: 
        Entity_Type: 
        Entity_Type_Label: srsedchem.dbf   
  Entity_Type_Definition: 
        This dBase4 table contains sample point locations (UTM NAD27) and 
        geochemical analyses.
  Entity_Type_Defintion_Source: User defined

  Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:
      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: SAMPLE_ID 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        Sample identifier 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: from source reference 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: GRAINSIZE 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        Size fraction of analyzed sample (<2000 microns (um), <500 um, 
        175 um, or <63 um). 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: from source reference.


      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: DATASET 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        Source of sample data USGS-99, URS-99, URS-00, URS-01.
        Attribute_Definition_Source: user defined 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: UTM27E 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        location of sample (UTM East, zone 11 NAD 27) 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: computed 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: UTM27N 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        location of sample (UTM North, zone 11 NAD 27) 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: computed 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: MAP_UNIT 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        Surficial geologic map unit of sediment sample. Can be one
        of the following units:

       Qsc	    Sand, sloping channel flank deposit
       Qsf	    Sand, floodplain bench deposit
       Qgpf	    Gravel, fine pebble (2-20 mm) 
       Qgpc	    Gravel, coarse pebble (20-64 mm) 
       Qgcf	    Gravel, fine cobble (64-125 mm)  
       Qgcc1    Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125 mm), with little    
                fines
       Qgcc2    Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125 mm), with patches
                of sand
       Qgcc3    Gravel, coarse cobble and boulder (>125 mm), with patches
                of silt
       Qcrc     Cobble riffle in low-flow channel
       Qcrb     Boulder riffle in low-flow channel
       Qcpb	    Low-flow channel pool with emergent boulders
       Qcp      Low-flow channel pool
       Qci      Channel bed beneath impounded reservoirs
       Qcb	    Channel, scoured bedrock
       Qts1     Sand and gravel deposits of the first (lowest) terrace
       Qts2     Sand and gravel deposits of the second terrace
       Qts3     Sand and gravel deposits of the third terrace
       Qaf      Artificial fill rock
 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: user defined
 
      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: PB_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of lead detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: from source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: ZN_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of zinc detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: from source reference.

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: AS_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of arsenic detected in sample in parts per million (ppm)                    
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: from source reference.

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: CD_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of cadmium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: FE_% 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of iron detected in sample in percent (%) by weight 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.
      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: HG_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of mercury detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: MN_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of manganese detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: SB_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of antimony detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: Lab results

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: AL_%
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of aluminum detected in sample in percent (%) by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.
 
      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: AG_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of silver detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: BA_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of barium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.
 
      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: BE_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of beryllium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: C_TOT_%
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The total amount of carbon detected in sample in percent (%) by 
        weight.
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: TOC_%
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The total amount of organic carbon detected in sample in percent (%) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.  

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: CO_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of cobalt detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: CR_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of chromium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight.
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: CU_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of copper detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.  

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: NI_PPM
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of nickel detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.  

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: P_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of phosphorus detected in sample in parts per million 
        (ppm) by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: S_TOT_% 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The total amount of sulfur detected in sample in percent (%) by 
        weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: SE_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of selenium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight.
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference.  

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: SR_PPM  
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of strontium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: TI_% 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of titanium detected in sample in percent (%) by weight. 
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 

      Attribute: 
        Attribute_Label: V_PPM 
        Attribute_Definition: 
        The amount of vanadium detected in sample in parts per million (ppm) 
        by weight.
        Attribute_Definition_Source: From source reference. 


  Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
      Contact_Instructions:
        This report is only available in an electronic format at the 
        following URL= http://geopubs.wr.usgs.gov/OF 02-126 or via 
        anonymous FTP from geopubs.wr.usgs.gov, in the directory
        pub/OF 02-126
 
    Resource_Description: Open-File Report OF 02-126 
    Distribution_Liability: 
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides these data "as is". The USGS 
    makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of the information 
    contained in the data set. The USGS further makes no warranties, either 
    expressed or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, 
    without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any
    particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies 
    entirely with the user. Although this data has been processed 
    successfully on computers at the USGS, no warranty, expressed or implied,
    is made by the USGS regarding the use of this data on any other system,
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    In no event shall the USGS have any liability whatsoever for payment of
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    kind, including but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of 
    use or reliance on the geographic data or arising out of the delivery,
    installation, operation, or support by the USGS. 

  Metadata_Reference_Information: 
    Metadata_Date: 20020320 
    Metadata_Contact: 
      Contact_Information: 
        Contact_Person_Primary: 
          Contact_Person: John C. Wallis 
          Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey 
        Contact_Position: Contractor 
        Contact_Address: 
          Address_Type: mailing and physical address 
          Address: 904 W. Riverside Ave., Rm 202 
          City: Spokane 
          State_or_Province: WA 
          Postal_Code: 99201 
          Country: USA 
        Contact_Voice_Telephone: 509-368-3108 
        Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 509-368-3199 
        Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jwallis@usgs.gov 
        Hours_of_Service: 8:00 - 4:00 Pacific Time Zone 
    Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial 
    Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998 
    Metadata_Acccess_Constraints: none
    Metadata_Use_Constraints: none