National_Natural_Landmarks_IN: National Natural Landmarks in Indiana (Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates, 1:24,000, Polygon Shapefile)

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
U.S. National Park service (creator); Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates, Inc. (compiler)
Publication_Date: 20040804
Title:
National_Natural_Landmarks_IN: National Natural Landmarks in Indiana (Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates, 1:24,000, Polygon Shapefile)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Evansville, Indiana
Publisher: Bernardin-Lochmueller & Associates
Other_Citation_Details:
National_Natural_Landmarks_IN.SHP was created from data published by the National Park Service (NPS) listing the National Natural Landmarks for Indiana. This list is available on the internet at the following URL:

<http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/>

National Natural Landmark locations and attribute information were obtained from the Resource Management Specialist at the Midwest Regional Office of the National Park Service (NPS). Additional information about the National Natural Landmark program can be obtained from this office located at 1709 Jackson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-2571; (402) 221-3418.

Online_Linkage: <http://igs.indiana.edu/arcims/statewide/download.html>

Description:
Abstract:
National_Natural_Landmarks_IN.SHP is a polygon shapefile that contains all national natural landmarks in Indiana. Information regarding landmark significance, ownership, management, area, location, and concerns are included in the attribute table. Landmark boundaries were created by on-screen digitizing using digital versions of U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle maps. Boundaries were created by visual estimation from hardcopy U.S. Geological Survey quadrangle maps provided by NPS.
Purpose:
The following is excerpted from the NPS website for National Natural Landmarks:

"The National Natural Landmarks Program recognizes and encourages the conservation of outstanding examples of our country's natural history. It is the only natural areas program of national scope that identifies and recognizes the best examples of biological and geological features in both public and private ownership. National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) are designated by the Secretary of the Interior, with the owner's concurrence. To date, fewer than 600 sites have been designated. The National Park Service administers the NNL Program, and if requested, assists NNL owners and managers with the conservation of these important sites."

Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20000101
Ending_Date: 20040804
Currentness_Reference: National Park Service records as of August 2004
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.540963
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -85.075841
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.691069
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.818649
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geography Network Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: boundaries
Theme_Keyword: society
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: IGS Metadata Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates, Inc.
Theme_Keyword: National Park Service (NPS)
Theme_Keyword: National Natural Landmark Program (NNLP)
Theme_Keyword: National Natural Landmark (NNL)
Theme_Keyword: United States Natural Landmark
Theme_Keyword: Landmark
Theme_Keyword: Natural Area
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Natural Landmark
Theme_Keyword: Big Walnut Creek
Theme_Keyword: Donaldson Cave
Theme_Keyword: Fern Cliff
Theme_Keyword: Hemmer Woods
Theme_Keyword: Hoot Woods
Theme_Keyword: Kramer Woods
Theme_Keyword: Marengo Cave
Theme_Keyword: Pioneer Mothers Memorial Forest
Theme_Keyword: Orangeville Rise
Theme_Keyword: Tolliver Swallowhole
Theme_Keyword: Wesley Chapel Gulf
Theme_Keyword: Wesselman Park Woods
Theme_Keyword: Wyandotte Cave
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Indiana
Place_Keyword: Clark
Place_Keyword: Crawford
Place_Keyword: Fayette
Place_Keyword: Floyd
Place_Keyword: Fountain
Place_Keyword: Gibson
Place_Keyword: Harrison
Place_Keyword: Jefferson
Place_Keyword: Lagrange
Place_Keyword: Lake
Place_Keyword: Montgomery
Place_Keyword: Lawrence
Place_Keyword: Orange
Place_Keyword: Owen
Place_Keyword: Parke
Place_Keyword: Porter
Place_Keyword: Putnam
Place_Keyword: Randolph
Place_Keyword: Shelby
Place_Keyword: Spencer
Place_Keyword: Vanderburgh
Place_Keyword: Wabash
Access_Constraints:
This file is available to anyone, but access may be contingent on written request, specific terms relevant to the agency or person making the request, and (or) current freedom of information statutes in the state of Indiana.
Use_Constraints:
DATA DISCLAIMER

This data set was compiled by Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates, using data believed to be accurate; however, a degree of error is inherent in all data. This product is distributed "AS-IS" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of suitability of a particular purpose or use. No attempt has been made in either the designed format or production of these data to define the limits or jurisdiction of any federal, state, or local government. These data are intended for use only at the published scale or smaller and are for reference purposes only. They are not to be construed as a legal document or survey instrument. A detailed on-the-ground survey and historical analysis of a single site may differ from this data.

CREDIT

U.S. National Park Service - National Natural Landmarks Program (NNLP)

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Assoicates
Contact_Person: Neal Schroeder
Contact_Position: Geographer/Environmental Planner
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 6200 Vogel Road
City: Evansville
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47715-4006
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nschroeder@blainc.com
Hours_of_Service: 8am-5pm CST
Data_Set_Credit:
Data is from the U.S. National Park Service - National Natural Landmark Program, Outstanding Rivers List for Indiana.
Native_Data_Set_Environment: ArcGIS version 9.2 shapefile format, approximately 68.3 Kb


Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attributes are considered accurate as of August 2004, when the information was provided by the NPS.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
There are no polygons that share a common boundary and no overlapping polygons. All polygons are closed and there are no multi-part polygons. Also, there are no multipart polygons.
Completeness_Report: This dataset is believed to be complete as of August 2004.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Accuracy has not been quantitatively tested. Polygons were drawn onto U.S. Geological Survey 7.5' minute quadrangle maps using best estimates by personnel of the National Park Service. The NPS drawings were then visually matched and digitized onto digital versions of the quadrangle maps. Accuracy of boundary placements for each landmark is generally considered to be good, however some error is inherent.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Not applicable.

Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. National Park Service Midwest Regional Office
Publication_Date: 20040802
Title: National Natural Landmark briefs and unpublished maps
Edition: Unknown
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Omaha, Nebraska
Publisher: US National Park Service
Online_Linkage: <http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/>
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper files and unpublished maps
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20000501
Ending_Date: 20040804
Source_Currentness_Reference: August 2004
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NNL
Source_Contribution:
Paper source maps, provided the landmark boundaries that were eventually digitized into NATIONAL_NATURAL_LANDMARKS_IN.SHP was obtained from the data files.

Process_Step:
Process_Description:
NATIONAL_NATURAL_LANDMARKS_IN.SHP was created by digitizing landmark boundaries from paper versions of U.S. Geological Survey 7.5' quadrangle maps provided by the National Park Service onto digital versions of the quadrangle maps (DRGs). The on-screen digitizing was performed at a scale of approximately 1:5000. Polygon boundaries were estimated visually and digitized onto DRGs using various base map data such as topographic contour lines, road center lines, and streams for reference.

The Hemmer Woods landmark boundaries were not clear on the map provided by the NPS. Data pertaining to state-managed lands from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) was used to provide further information on the boundaries for Hemmer Wodds. this property is noted for special consideration to be addressed in future review by NPS.

Marengo Cave is another landmark where no clear boundaries were shown on NPS map. Three caves, two in addition to Marengo Cave (Old Town Spring Cavern and Slush Tube Cave), were noted on the map. Polygons were manually drawn to encompass each cave, but all are listed as Marengo Cave with a subunit name if necessary. It is uncertain if the additional two caves are included in the National Natural Landmark program and therefore the true area of the landmark is not correct. This property is also noted for special consideration for future review by the NPS.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: National Natural Landmark maps
Process_Date: 20000101
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: NATIONAL_NATURAL_LANDMARKS_IN.SHP
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Assoicates
Contact_Person: Kia Gillette
Contact_Position: Environmental Biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 6200 Vogel Road
City: Evansville
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47715-4006
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kgillette@blainc.com
Hours_of_Service: 8am-5pm CST

Process_Step:
Process_Description:
NATIONAL_NATURAL_LANDMARKS_IN.SHP was created by digitizing landmark boundaries from paper copies of U.S. Geological Survey 7.5' minute quadrangle maps provided by the National Park Service. On-screen digitizing was performed to create the digital boundaries, using digital versions (DRGs) of the quadrangle maps. Digitizing was performed at a scale of 1:5000. Polygon boundaries were estimated visually and digitized onto DRGs using the contour lines, roads, streams, etc. for reference.

The Hemmer Woods landmark boundaries were clear on the map provided by the NPS. Certain assumptions were made to create this polygon. The Hemmer Woods boundary was updated from the previous version of this file.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Paper maps
Process_Date: 20040804
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation: NATIONAL_NATURAL_LANDMARKS_IN.SHP
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Assoicates
Contact_Person: Neal Schroeder
Contact_Position: Environmental Biologist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 6200 Vogel Road
City: Evansville
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47715-4006
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kgillette@blainc.com
Hours_of_Service: 8am-5pm CST

Process_Step:
Process_Description:
This metadata file was pre-parsed and parsed using CNS (Chew and Spit, v. 2.6.1) and MP (Metadata Parser, v. 2.7.1) software written by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey). The errors generated by MP were all addressed and corrected.
Process_Date: 20061214
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates, INC.
Contact_Person: Neal Schroeder
Contact_Position: Geographer/Environmental Planner
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 6200 Vogel Road
City: Evansville
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47715
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 812 479 6200
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812 479 6262
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nschroeder@blainc.com
Hours_of_Service: 0800 to 1700 Eastern Standard Time
Contact_Instructions: Monday through Friday, except holidays


Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Indiana
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 32


Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Grid_Coordinate_System:
Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
Universal_Transverse_Mercator:
UTM_Zone_Number: 16
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -87.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001024
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001024
Planar_Distance_Units: Meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.26


Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: NATIONAL_NATURAL_LANDMARKS_IN.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile Attribute Table
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: None
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID
Attribute_Definition: Unique character
Attribute_Definition_Source: Computer generated id field
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NAME
Attribute_Definition: Name of National Natural Landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY
Attribute_Definition: County location of landmark.
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QUAD
Attribute_Definition: USGS Quadrangle location of landmarkL.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ACREAGEK
Attribute_Definition: Area (acres) of landmark provided by NPS.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ACREAGEC
Attribute_Definition: Area (acres) calculated in GIS for digitized polygon.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Associates
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Numeric Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIGNIF
Attribute_Definition:
Significance of NNL. To be nationally significant, a site must be one of the best examples of a type of biotic community or geologic feature in its physiographic province.
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OWNERSHIP
Attribute_Definition: Owner of landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MANAGEMENT
Attribute_Definition: Manager of the landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAND_USE
Attribute_Definition: Land use of the landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CONCERNS
Attribute_Definition: Concerns for integrity for the landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: QUAD2
Attribute_Definition: Second quad for the landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NOTES
Attribute_Definition: Notes on creation of each landmark polygon
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SUB_UNIT
Attribute_Definition: Secondary name of landmark
Attribute_Definition_Source: National Park Service
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Character Field


Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Assoicates
Contact_Person: Neal Schroeder
Contact_Position: Environmental GIS Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 6200 Vogel Road
City: Evansville
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47715-4006
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nschroeder@blainc.com
Hours_of_Service: 8am-5pm CST

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:
No claims to accuracy are made on this data. It is intended to be used only for general planning purposes. Detailed planning or analysis will require more accurate data.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The product is provided "AS IS", without any other warranties or conditions, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties for product quality, or suitability to a particular purpose or use. The risk or liability resulting from the use of this product is assumed by the user. Bernardin, Lochmueller and Associates shares no liability with product users indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, loss of revenue or profit, lost or damaged data or other commercial or economic loss. Bernardin-Lochmueller and Assoc. is not responsible for claims by a third party. The maximum aggregate liability to the original purchaser shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the product.


Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20040804
Metadata_Review_Date: 20061214
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Bernardin-Lochmueller and Assoicates
Contact_Person: Neal Schroeder
Contact_Position: Geographer/Environmental Planner
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and physical address
Address: 6200 Vogel Road
City: Evansville
State_or_Province: Indiana
Postal_Code: 47715-4006
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 800-423-7411
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 812-479-6262
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nschroeder@blainc.com
Hours_of_Service: 8am-5pm CST
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC CSDGM
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
This metadata file is intended to accompany the data set identified and received from the BLA/IGS. It should not to be altered or summarized. BLA/IGS does not support secondary distribution. If this data set was received from anyone besides the BLA/IGS, this metadata file and the data set it describes may lack integrity.

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