COUNTY
Go to Section:- Overview
- Data Quality
- Data Organization
- Coordinate System
- Attributes
- Distribution - Get Data
- Metadata Reference
Section 1: Overview
Originator:Minnesota Department of Transportation
Title:
COUNTY
Abstract:
This dataset represents the county boundaries, as recognized by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. There are 87 counties in Minnesota.
Purpose:
The purpose of this dataset is to spatially represent the county boundaries and use as reference for other layers spatially dependent on county boundaries (ex. ATP boundaries).
Time Period of Content Date:
2022-04-26
Currentness Reference:
Progress:
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency:
None Planned
Spatial Extent of Data:
State of Minnesota
Bounding Coordinates:
-97.508970
-89.028990
49.652543
43.192405
Place Keywords:
Minnesota
Theme Keywords:
Minnesota, County, and Boundaries
Theme Keyword Thesaurus:
ISO 19115 Topic Category
Access Constraints:
None
Use Constraints:
This dataset is best suited for general reference only. It is not suitable for precise land measurements or ground surveys.
Contact Person Information:
Peter Morey,
Roadway Data and Support Section Director
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Blvd.
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-366-3872
Fax: 651-366-3886
Email: linearreferencingsystem.admin.dot@state.mn.us
Associated Data Sets:
Section 2: Data Quality
Attribute Accuracy:
Logical Consistency:
Topology Rules for: Gaps, Overlaps, Covered By State
Completeness:
Complete
Horizontal Positional Accuracy:
All of the data sources reviewed and the final dataset were within the National Map Accuracy Standards for 1:24,000-scale maps which is +/- 40 feet (12 meters). The dataset is not intended for legal land survey use, and is best suited for general reference.
Vertical Positional Accuracy:
Not Applicable
Lineage:
This dataset was originally developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, then adjusted by MnDOT staff to match county boundaries more accurately using high resolution imagery, USGS boundary interpretations, and interpretations from local sources.
Section 3: Spatial Data Organization (not used in this metadata)
Section 4: Coordinate System
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme:
Universal Transverse Mercator
UTM Zone Number:
15
Horizontal Datum:
NAD83
Horizontal Units:
meters
Vertical Datum:
not applicable
Vertical Units:
Depth Datum:
not applicable
Depth Units:
Section 5: Attributes
Overview:
Detailed Citation:
Table Detail:
County - list of Minnesota counties (MnDOT)| Field Name | Valid Values | Definition | Definition Source |
|---|
| County_Name | - | Name of county | MnDOT |
| County_Code | - | Unique numeric identification code assigned to counties | MnDOT |
| FIPS55_Code | - | Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 55 is a 3-digit feature identification number for geographic names and is a part of the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). | Federal |
| GNIS_Feature_ID | - |
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is a 6-digit feature identification code for geographic names. | Geographic Names Information System |
| ATP_Code | - | | |
Section 6: Distribution
Publisher:
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Publication Date:
2022-04-26
Contact Person Information:
Peter Morey,
Roadway Data and Support Section Director
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Blvd.
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-366-3872
Fax: 651-366-3886
Email: linearreferencingsystem.admin.dot@state.mn.us
Distributor's Data Set Identifier:
County Boundaries
Ordering Instructions:
The data may be requested from the Contact person listed in the metadata. Online Linkage: I AGREE
to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will either begin the download process, link to a service, or provide more instructions. See "Ordering Instructions" above for details.
Section 7: Metadata Reference
Metadata Date:
2022-04-26
Contact Person Information:
Kyle House,
Research Analyst Intermediate
Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Blvd.
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-366-3873
Fax: 651-366-3886
Email: linearreferencingsystem.admin.dot@state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name:
Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version:
1.2