Herd Districts of Nez Perce County, Idaho

Herd Districts of Nez Perce County, Idaho

Frequently-asked questions:

What does this data set describe?

Title:
Herd Districts of Nez Perce County, Idaho

Abstract: 
This data set portrays the Herd Districts for Nez Perce County, Idaho.  Source data consists of legal descriptions accompanied by a historical map.  Date of creation for said herd districts range from 1907 to 1948 with the majority created between 1907 and 1911.

Supplemental information: 
Some herd districts originally created in Nez Perce County are no longer contained within the present county boundary.

  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Nez Perce County GIS, 20041201, Herd Districts 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: -117.069217
    East: -116.136841
    North: 46.633096
    South: 46.032773

  3. What does it look like?

    Thumbnail image:

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

    Calendar date: 20041201
    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):
      • G-polygon (29)

    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 0.000512.
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest 0.000512.
      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?

    Herd_Districts
    Herd Districts polygons of Nez Perce County Idaho (Source: Nez Perce County)

    FID
    Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

    Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

    Shape
    Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    AREA
    Polygon Area Sq Ft (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    PERIMETER
    perimeter length Ft (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    NAME
    Herd District Name (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    START_DATE
    Date Herd District Created (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    END_DATE
    Date Herd District Vacated / Discontinued (Source: Nez Perce County, Idaho)

    Coordinates defining the features.

    DIST_NUM
    District Number (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 Services
    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
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Why was the data set created?

This herd district map is a historic document indicating all of the herd districts in Nez Perce County that have been established at any time.  No representation is made as to the current legal status of any herd district shown on this historic map.

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: 20040601 (change 1 of 2) 
    Polygons of herd districts were created from original legal descriptions.  Public Land Survey System data was used for reference points and lines.

    Person responsible for change:
    Nez Perce County, Idaho
    GIS Services
    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 listed phone number directs you to the Nez Perce County GIS Coordinator

    Date: 20041201 (change 2 of 2) 
    Herd district boundaries were verified using original source documents as well as a historical map.  Errors in the original documents were recorded.  Some corrections have been made to improve accuracy.

    Person responsible for change:
    Nez Perce County, Idaho
    GIS Services
    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 the caller 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?

    Dates and legal descriptions taken from the original historical documents.  3 of 32 herd districts were omitted due to inconsistances in the legal descriptions and lack of representation on the historical map.  All three omitted herd districts are outside of the current county boundary.  Other errors in the original descriptions were recorded.  Some corrections have been made to improve accuracy.

  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 file contains all herd districts within the current boundary of Nez Perce County, Idaho.  Also included: other herd districts originally created in Nez Perce County which are no longer contained within the present county boundary.  Of these herd districts that are no longer contained within the county boundary, three are unfinished due to a lack of supporting data and are therefore not represented in this file.

This herd district map is a historic document indicating all of the herd districts in Nez Perce County that have been established at any time.  No representation is made as to the current legal status of any herd district shown on this historic map.

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

    Closed polygons.  No specific tests performed.  Visually inspected for correctness.

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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)
    GISInfo@co.nezperce.id.us
    Hours of Service: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST
    Contact Instructions: 
    The phone number listed directs 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: 0.054
      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: 20060620

Metadata author:
Nez Perce County GIS
GIS Services
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

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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