Populated Places of Louisiana from ESRI source data, Geographic NAD83, LOSCO (1999) [places]

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Metadata:


Identification_Information:

Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO)
Publication_Date: 1999
Title:
Populated Places of Louisiana from ESRI source data, Geographic NAD83, LOSCO (1999) [places]
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset shows all populated places of Louisiana identified by the United States Census Bureau. The data attributes include city name, FIPS code, Census class, and selected demographic data.
Purpose:
This data set in geographic coordinates, NAD83 is a reference 'population centers' theme data set for the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO).
Supplemental_Information:
The metadata for this data set are encapsulated into several documents and graphics files. The metadata are not complete if you did not receive the following files along in the data set:

places.mtd - this metadata in mp (metadata parser) compatible ASCII text form
places.html - this metadata in HTML form
places_faq.html - this metadata presented as Questions and Answers
places.sgml - this metadata in SGML form
places1.gif - thumbnail graphic of data set
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1998
Currentness_Reference: date when ESRI data became available
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -93.994
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.429
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 33.009
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.241
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: census
Theme_Keyword: city
Theme_Keyword: places
Theme_Keyword: town
Theme_Keyword: village
Theme_Keyword: population
Theme_Keyword: FIPS code
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Louisiana
Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
The user is requested to include the metadata with the data if the data are redistributed, and to cite the data set properly if used for the production of derivative or new data sets.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
Contact_Person: David Gisclair
Contact_Position: Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
Address: Office of the Governor
Address: P.O. Box 94095
City: Baton Rouge
State_or_Province: LA
Postal_Code: 70804
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (225) 219-5800
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (225) 219-5802
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <URL:mailto:tapgis@linknet.idt.net>
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: <URL:places1.gif>
Browse_Graphic_File_Description: thumbnail graphic of data set
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF
Data_Set_Credit:
LOSCO gratefully acknowledges ESRI for providing the source data for production of this data set and for providing the information necessary to build this metadata.

Data_Quality_Information:

Logical_Consistency_Report:
Topological and labeling tests, and attribute statistics were obtained with a quality assurance AML (qa_report.aml). This report is used to expose inconsistencies and problems in the data and its attributes, and to verify correction of those errors when corrections are possible.

The dataset was displayed on top of a satellite image of Louisiana to visually verify locations of the populated places. As part of the data processing, and this visual verification, some points were moved to better represent the location the particular populated place.

Completeness_Report:
Includes all 'Places' from the source data set that fall within the state of Louisiana.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Environmental Systems Research Institute
Publication_Date: 1998
Title: U.S. Places
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: ESRI
Publication_Date: 1998
Title: ESRI Data & Maps 1998
Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1998
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: PLACES
Source_Contribution: populated places of Louisiana
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO)
Publication_Date: 1998
Title:
Thematic Mapper Image of Louisiana, UTM15 NAD83, LOSCO (1998) [satu_153miltm]
Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19921129
Ending_Date: 19930307
Source_Currentness_Reference: Range of dates of imagery
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: LATM83
Source_Contribution: visual reference for location of populated places
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Populated place points falling within Louisiana were extracted from PLACES shapefile. The shape was converted to an Arc/Info coverage, projected to geographic NAD83 coordinates, then converted back to a shapefile.

The dataset was displayed on top of a satellite image of Louisiana (LATM83) and some points were moved to better represent the location of the particular populated place.

Process_Date: 1999
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Department of Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana State University
Contact_Person: DeWitt Braud
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: Louisiana State University
City: Baton Rouge
State_or_Province: LA
Postal_Code: 70803
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (225) 388-3455
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dbraud1@unix1.sncc.lsu.edu

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 391

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: places.dbf
Entity_Type_Definition: point attribute table for places
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: 3001, Inc.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: areaname
Attribute_Definition: the city name
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: free text city name
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: class
Attribute_Definition:
the class of place, from the U.S. Bureau of the Census definitions
Attribute_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: borough
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: borough
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CDP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: census designated place
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: city
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: city
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: town
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: town
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: village
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: village
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Fips
Attribute_Definition:
The Place Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code for the Place
Attribute_Definition_Source: Louisiana State University
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 100
Range_Domain_Maximum: 83685
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: [blank]
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: there is no FIPS code for the Place
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: pop_90
Attribute_Definition: the 1990 population of the place
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 16
Range_Domain_Maximum: 496938
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: pop_98
Attribute_Definition:
the 1998 population of the place from US Bureau of the Census data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Louisiana State University
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 15
Range_Domain_Maximum: 465538
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: pop_cl
Attribute_Definition: A code for the population class of the Place
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 8
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Houseunits
Attribute_Definition: The number of housing units in 1990
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 5
Range_Domain_Maximum: 225573
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: arealand
Attribute_Definition:
The area in square miles of the Place which is land
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 456
Range_Domain_Maximum: 467883
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: square miles
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: areawater
Attribute_Definition:
The area in square miles of the Place which is water
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 439225
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: square miles

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
Contact_Person: David Gisclair
Contact_Position: Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office
Address: Office of the Governor
Address: P.O. Box 94095
City: Baton Rouge
State_or_Province: LA
Postal_Code: 70804
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (225) 219-5800
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (225) 219-5802
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <URL:mailto:tapgis@linknet.idt.net>
Resource_Description: places
Distribution_Liability:
The data herein, including but not limited to geographic data, tabular data, analytical data, electronic data structures or files, are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the data is assumed by the user. No guarantee of accuracy is granted, nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits or benefits arising out of use of or reliance on the data. The LOSCO does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers or other transformations or conversions, nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the data in any manner or form.

These data have been developed from the best available sources. Although efforts have been made to ensure that the data are accurate and reliable, errors and variable conditions originating from physical sources used to develop the data may be reflected in the data supplied. Users must be aware of these conditions and bear responsibility for the appropriate use of the information with respect to possible errors, scale, resolution, rectification, positional accuracy, development methodology, time period, environmental and climatic conditions and other circumstances specific to these data. The user is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of the data provided herein. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. The user should refer to the accompanying metadata notes for a description of the data and data development procedures.

Although these data have been processed successfully on computers at the LOSCO, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by LOSCO regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the act of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty. Distribution of these data is intended for information purposes and should not be considered authoritative for navigational, engineering, legal and other site-specific uses.


Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 19991203
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: 3001, Inc.
Contact_Person: Mendi Johnson
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 3655 SW 2nd Ave., Suite 3C
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32607
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (352) 379-3001
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (352) 377-4234
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: mjohnson@gnv.3001data.com
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

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