Florida Public Land Survey System - Section Level

Metadata:
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: FLORIDA RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CENTER
Publication_Date: 2003
Title: Florida Public Land Survey System - Section Level
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Description:
Abstract:
The Public Land Survey System is a legal land reference system created to facilitate the inventory and transfer of property. This system is divided into township, range, and sections. This shapefile contains PLSS boundaries to the section level, while FPLSS_TR contains PLSS boundaries to the township and range level.
Purpose:
This polygon shapefile was created to facilitate the inventory and transfer of property.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2003
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: Township
Theme_Keyword: Range
Theme_Keyword: Section
Theme_Keyword: PLSS
Theme_Keyword: Mapping
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints: NONE
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data layer.
Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment:
Attribute_Accuracy_Explanation:
This data set was modified by GeoPlan center in 2002 using GIS techniques to summarize sections. This eliminated many slivers and drastically reduced the size of the dataset. This causes the county boundry field in the shapefile to be slightly inaccurate. Sections that cross over county boundary lines will only get one county name. This data set documents how the original PLSS looked when it was created in the early 1800's. This, along with the original field notes, serve as the documentation for many legal boundaries in Florida. These boundaries are set and the data layer will not change.

Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modelling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries.

1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>. These data are based on interpretation of available information and should not be construed as legally binding.

Logical_Consistency_Report:
Relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data layer.
Completeness_Report:
Relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data layer.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: FLORIDA RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CENTER
Originator: SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Originator: SOUTH WEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Originator: SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Originator: ST. JOHN'S RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
Title: Public Land Survey System (PLSS)
Source_Scale_Denominator: 1:24,000
Type_of_Source_Media: MAP
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FREAC
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GeoPlan, during the QA/QC process included the following aspects: (1) Reprojected data to FGDL Albers, (2) set Precision to DOUBLE, (3) set Tolerances to FGDL Standards, and (4) added DESCRIPT item based on 'TRS_LIBRAR'.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The orginal data was in both DLG and Coverage format depending on the source. Source data was converted to coverage. The data then existed in previous versions of FGDL (i.e. FGDL V3 or less) as county data sets. The coverages were merged together. Next the eliminate command was run in Arcinfo Workstation. Then the Coverage was converted to a shapefile and a dissolve was excuted. The dissolve was used in order to change all sections with multiple polygons into one section.
Process_Date: Unknown
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: 56593
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: fplss
Entity_Type_Definition: DBF file
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TRS_WATSON
Attribute_Definition:
Township, Range, Section numbers (3 digit section numbers) Identification for PLSS mapping in proximity of Watson's Line in Northern Florida
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNT
Attribute_Definition: Number of TRS areas consolidated to form current TRS area
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TRS_LIBRAR
Attribute_Definition: Township, Range, Section number (2 digit section numbers)
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SECTION
Attribute_Definition: Section number based on 'TRS_WATSON'
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TOWNSHIP
Attribute_Definition: Township based on 'TRS_WATSON'
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RANGE
Attribute_Definition: Range based on 'TRS_WATSON'
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TD
Attribute_Definition: Township directional unit (N = North S = South)
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RD
Attribute_Definition: Range directional unit (E = East W = West)
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY
Attribute_Definition:
County that the section is located within (some section go over county lines)
Attribute_Definition_Source: FREAC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on 'TRS_LIBRAR'
Attribute_Definition_Source: FGDL
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data or CD ROM.
Distribution_Liability:
THE FGDL DATA AS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND ANY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE CREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER (COLLECTIVELY THE 'MATERIALS') ARE COPYRIGHTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER FOR THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (THE 'DATA PROVIDERS'). DO NOT REPRODUCE, REDISTRIBUTE OR RESELL THE MATERIALS, OR PROVIDE THE MATERIALS FOR FREE TO CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS, OR PLACE THE MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD ON A WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN USING FGDL DATA OR SOFTWARE IN PROJECTS, MAPS, ETC.; YOU AGREE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FGDL AS A DATA SOURCE. THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS IS.THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE QUALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 31.171
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20030331
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: FLORIDA RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS CENTER (FREAC)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: Florida Resources & Environmental Analysis Center
Address: Florida State University
Address: UCC 2200
City: Tallahassee
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32306-2641
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (850) 644-5447
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (850) 644-7360
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <http://www.labins.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: maps@admin.fsu.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Generated by mp version 2.7.3 on Mon Mar 31 11:55:10 2003