Identification_Information: Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Publication_Date: 1998 Title: Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database Online_Linkage: http://gisdasc.kgs.ukans.edu Description: Abstract: This data set is a digital soil survey and generally is the most detailed level of soil geographic data developed by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. The information was prepared by digitizing maps, by compiling information onto a planimetric correct base and digitizing, or by revising digitized maps using remotely sensed and other information. This data set consists of georeferenced digital map data and computerized attribute data. The map data are in a 7.5-minute quadrangle format and include a detailed, field verified inventory of soils and nonsoil areas that normally occur in a repeatable pattern on the landscape and that can be cartographically shown at the scale mapped. A special soil features layer (point and line features) is optional. This layer displays the location of features too small to delineate at the mapping scale, but they are large enough and contrasting enough to significantly influence use and management. The soil map units are linked to attributes in the Map Unit Interpretations Record relational database, which gives the proportionate extent of the component soils and their properties. Purpose: SSURGO depicts information about the kinds and distribution of soils on the landscape. The soil map and data used in the SSURGO product were prepared by soil scientists as part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey. Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: 1998 Currentness_Reference: Publication date Status: Progress: In work Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed Spatial_Domain: Bounding_Coordinates: West_Bounding_Coordinate: -102.5 East_Bounding_Coordinate: -94.6 North_Bounding_Coordinate: 40.0 South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.0 Keywords: Theme: Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None Theme_Keyword: soil survey, soil, Soil Survey Geographic, SSURGO Access_Constraints: none Use_Constraints: The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, should be acknowledged as the data source in products derived from these data. This data set is not designed for use as a primary regulatory tool in permitting or citing decisions, but may be used as a reference source. This is public information and may be interpreted by organizations, agencies, units of government, or others based on needs; however, they are responsible for the appropriate application. Federal, State, or local regulatory bodies are not to reassign to the Natural Resources Conservation Service any authority for the decisions that they make. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will not perform any evaluations of these maps for purposes related solely to state or local regulatory programs. Photographic or digital enlargement of these maps to scales greater than that at which they were originally mapped can cause misinterpretation of the data. If enlarged, maps do not show the small areas of contrasting soils that could have been shown at a larger scale. The depicted soil boundaries, interpretations, and analysis derived from them do not eliminate the need for onsite sampling, testing, and detailed study of specific sites for intensive uses. Thus, these data and their interpretations are intended for planning purposes only. Digital data files are periodically updated. Files are dated, and users are responsible for obtaining the latest version of the data. Point_of_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing and physical address Address: 760 South Broadway City: Salina State_or_Province: KS Postal_Code: 67401-4642 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 785-823-4558 Browse_Graphic: Browse_Graphic_File_Name: SSURGO Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Soil Survey for Jefferson County classified by Map Unit Symbol. Browse_Graphic_File_Type: GIF Native_Data_Set_Environment: Arc/Info Data_Quality_Information: Logical_Consistency_Report: Datasets delivered to the Data Access and Support Center are quality assurance tested for major documentation and topological errors using macros. The databases are evaluated based on questions similar to the following: Does the database's documentation properly explain the dataset? Does the data import properly into its native dataset environment? Is consistent methodology used throughout the data? Are all of the database's fields and values legitimate compared to the documentation? Is the database's topology free of errors that could impair the functionality of the data? Once the data is tested a report is written describing the evaluation. A copy of the report is then forwarded to the data originator for his/her review. If errors are found, the data originator is expected to make any necessary corrections and then provide those corrected coverages. After these steps have been taken data is considered archivable and made available for distribution. Data that is archived by DASC has been tested and corrected. Completeness_Report: Lineage: Source_Information: Source_Citation: Citation_Information: Originator: See specific soils survey metadata. Publication_Date: See specific soils survey metadata. Title: See specific soils survey metadata. Source_Scale_Denominator: See specific soils survey metadata. Type_of_Source_Media: See specific soils survey metadata. Source_Time_Period_of_Content: Time_Period_Information: Single_Date/Time: Calendar_Date: See specific soils survey metadata. Source_Currentness_Reference: See specific soils survey metadata. Source_Citation_Abbreviation: See specific soils survey metadata. Source_Contribution: See specific soils survey metadata. Process_Step: Process_Description: See specific soils survey metadata. Process_Date: See specific soils survey metadata. Spatial_Data_Organization_Information: Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector Spatial_Reference_Information: Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition: Planar: Map_Projection: Map_Projection_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator Transverse_Mercator: Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996 Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: depends on zone Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0 False_Easting: 500,000 False_Northing: 0.0 Planar_Coordinate_Information: Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair Coordinate_Representation: Abscissa_Resolution: 0.61 Ordinate_Resolution: 0.61 Planar_Distance_Units: Meters Entity_and_Attribute_Information: Overview_Description: Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: See specific soil survey metadata. Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: See specific soil survey metadata. Distribution_Information: Distributor: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: Data Access and Support Center Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing and physical address Address: University of Kansas 1930 Constant Avenue, West Campus City: Lawrence State_or_Province: KS Postal_Code: 66047-3726 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 785-864-3965 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 785-864-5317 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dasc@kgs.ukans.edu Hours_of_Service: 0800-1700 Distribution_Liability: The State of Kansas Geographic Information Systems Core Database's digital data have been tested and their documentation carefully reviewed. However, the State of Kansas Geographic Information Systems Policy Board's Data Access and Support Center and its representatives make no warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respect to the digital data and their documentation, their quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The digital data are distributed on "as is" basis, and the user assumes all risk to their quality, the results obtained from their use, and the performance of the data. In no event will the State of Kansas Geographic Information Systems Policy Board or its representatives be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from and defect in the State of Kansas Geographic Information Systems Core Database's digital data or in their documentation. This disclaimer of warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied. No agent or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Standard_Order_Process: Digital_Form: Digital_Transfer_Information: Format_Name: ARCE Transfer_Size: 2 MB Digital_Transfer_Option: Online_Option: Computer_Contact_Information: Network_Address: Network_Resource_Name: http://gisdasc.kgs.ukans.edu Access_Instructions: The State of Kansas SSURGO coverage data are stored in ESRI's Arc/Info Interchange Format and the tabular data is stored in info, dbf, and delimited text formats. SSURGO data can be downloaded from the DASC home page or by connecting directly to the DASC anonymous FTP server at gisdasc.kgs.ukans.edu. To connect to the FTP server use the login name of anonymous and your E-mail address as the password. Offline_Option: Offline_Media: CD-ROM, Iomega ZIP Disk, 3.5 inch floppy disk, Iomega ZIP Disk, 4 mm cartridge tape, or 8 mm cartridge tape Recording_Format: ISO 9660 Fees: Under the Kansas Public Records Law, DASC will attempt only to recover the costs related to the processing and distribution of core database requests. The following is a description of our Basic and Supplemental Conversion Services, as well as costs associated with the distribution of digital data: Basic Conversion Services-DASC will provide coversion services to all Federal/State/municipal tax-support agencies/entities for the cost of media and shipping and handling. Basic conversion services shall include the exportation of the Core Database in their native projection and tiling scheme into DASC supported spatial data exchange formats and technical support for the loading and importation of the data. Basic conversion services are provided to other than tax-supported organizations on a fee-for-service basis. Supplemental Conversion Services-DASC will provide supplemental conversion services to all organizations on a fee-for-service basis. Secondary services shall include the alteration of a Core Database's native projection, tiling scheme, or topological structure. Supplemental services also includes custom map production. Where applicable, recoverable cost include: 1. Labor to process the request 2. Computer processing time to extract/convert database 3. Magnetic media to distribute the data 4. Shipping and handling charges 5. Tax Below are the fees associated with each of the recoverable items: 1. Labor: $35.00/Hour 2. Central Processing Unit (CPU) computer time: $.14/Minute 3. Media: 3.5" HD floppy $.90 DC 2120 Mini data cartridge tape $22.00 8mm-112m Data cartridge tape $19.00 4mm-120m Data cartridge tape $20.00 Iomega ZIP Disks $15.00 Compact Discs $7.50/$15.00 Network Transfer No Charge 4. Shipping and Handling: Varies 5. Tax (State of Kansas): 6.90% Metadata_Reference_Information: Metadata_Date: 19990113 Metadata_Contact: Contact_Information: Contact_Organization_Primary: Contact_Organization: Data Access and Support Center Contact_Address: Address_Type: mailing and physical address Address: University of Kansas, 1930 Constant Avenue, West Campus City: Lawrence State_or_Province: KS Postal_Code: 66047-3726 Country: USA Contact_Voice_Telephone: 785-864-3965 Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 785-864-5317 Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: dasc@kgs.ukans.edu Hours_of_Service: 0800-1700 Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata Metadata_Standard_Version: 1.0