Polling Locations of Nez Perce County, Idaho

Polling Locations of Nez Perce County, Idaho

Frequently-asked questions:

What does this data set describe?

Title:
Polling Locations of Nez Perce County, Idaho

Abstract: 
Nez Perce County Polling Locations (Points)

  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Nez Perce County GIS, 20060601, Polling Locations of Nez Perce County, Idaho: Nez Perce County GIS, Lewiston, Idaho, USA.

    Online links:
  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    Bounding coordinates:
    West: -117.042269
    East: -116.420346
    North: 46.605183
    South: 46.370342

  3. What does it look like?

    Thumbnail image:

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar date: 20060601
    Currentness reference: 
    publication date

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial data presentation form: vector digital data

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):
      • Entity point (17)

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      The map projection used is Transverse Mercator.

      Projection parameters:
      Transverse Mercator
      Scale factor at central meridian: 0.999933
      Longitude of central meridian: -115.750000
      Latitude of projection origin: 41.666667
      False easting: 2624666.666667
      False northing: 0.000000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair.
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000000.
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000000.
      Planar coordinates are specified in survey feet.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Geodetic Reference System 80.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378137.000000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.257222.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    polling_loc
    Election polling locations of Nez Perce County, Idaho (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    FID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape
    Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    Id
    Identifier Number (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    NAME
    Location Name (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    ROAD_NAME
    Road Name Location (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    CITY
    Location City Name (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    PRECINCTS
    Precincts Serviced by location (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    ADDRESS
    Address Number of polling location (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

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Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

    • Nez Perce County GIS

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

    Nez Perce County GIS

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Nez Perce County GIS
    GIS Coordinator
    1230 Main St
    PO Box 896
    Lewiston, ID 83501
    USA

    208.750.2055 (voice)
    gisservices@co.nezperce.id.us
    Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
    Contact Instructions: 
    The phone number listed directs you to the Nez Perce County GIS Coordinator.
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Why was the data set created?

This data is intended for geographic display and analysis at the county level.  It is intended for general cartographic purposes.

This map was compiled and published by Nez Perce County Mapping Services.  Care was taken in compiling these maps.  However, due to the differing quality of source documents and the need to rely on outside sources of information, Nez Perce County Mapping Services cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions, and therefore there are no warranties which accompany these materials.

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How was the data set created?

  1. Where did the data come from?

  2. What changes have been made?

    Date: 20030101 (change 1 of 1) 
    Created polling locations from Aerial Imagery and GPS.

    Person responsible for change:
    Nez Perce County GIS
    GIS Coordinator
    1230 Main St
    PO Box 896
    Lewiston, ID 83501
    USA

    208.750.2055 (voice)
    gisservices@co.nezperce.id.us
    Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST (M-F)
    Contact Instructions: 
    The phone number listed directs you to the Nez Perce County GIS Coordinator.

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How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    This data has been reviewed to assure it contains the Nez Perce County polling location features.  The point feature has been based off data from the elections office.

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    This data has been reviewed by the County GIS Services, Elections Dept, Auditor's Office, and other personnel for validity of values and relationships of the County polling locations.

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How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access constraints: Public data, no restrictions on access.
Use constraints: 
Public data, no restrictions on use.

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  1. Who distributes the data set?

    Nez Perce County GIS
    GIS Coordinator
    1230 Main St
    PO Box 896
    Lewiston, ID 83501
    USA

    208.750.2055 (voice)
    gisservices@co.nezperce.id.us
    Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
    Contact Instructions: 
    The phone number listed directs you to the Nez Perce County GIS Coordinator.

  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    Downloadable Data

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at Nez Perce County, Idaho, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.

  4. How can I download or order the data?

    • Availability in digital form:


      • Data format:
      in format ESRI Shapefile (.shp) Size: 0.001
      Network links: ftp://www.co.nezperce.id.us/gis/

    • Cost to order the data: None


  5. Is there some other way to get the data?

  6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

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Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 20080507

Metadata author:
REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.
Nez Perce County GIS
GIS Coordinator
1230 Main St
PO Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501
USA

208.750.2055 (voice)
gisservices@co.nezperce.id.us
Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
Contact Instructions: 
The phone number listed directs you to the Nez Perce County GIS Coordinator.

Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata(FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:
  • http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html

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