Railroads for Sierra County, New Mexico, 2006se TIGER

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Identification Information

Citation
Citation Information
Originator Earth Data Analysis Center
Publication Date 2008-01-23
Publication Time 00:00:00
Title Railroads for Sierra County, New Mexico, 2006se TIGER
Geospatial Data Presentation Form vector digital data
Publication Information
Publication Place Albuquerque, NM
Publisher Earth Data Analysis Center
Other Citation Details This shapefile represents railroad layer stored in the 2006 TIGER Second Edition dataset for Sierra County, NM.
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Larger Work Citation
Citation Information
Originator U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division, Geographic Products Management Branch
Publication Date 2006-12-31
Publication Time
Title TIGER/Line Files, 2006 Second Edition
Geospatial Data Presentation Form vector digital data
Publication Information
Publication Place Washington, DC
Publisher U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division, Geographic Products Management Branch
Other Citation Details
Description
Abstract The 2006 Second Edition TIGER/Line files are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the Census TIGER database. The geographic coverage for a single TIGER/Line file is a county or statistical equivalent entity, with the coverage area based on the latest available governmental unit boundaries. The Census TIGER database represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts. However, each county-based TIGER/Line file is designed to stand alone as an independent data set or the files can be combined to cover the whole Nation. The 2006 Second Edition TIGER/Line files consist of line segments representing physical features and governmental and statistical boundaries. This shapefile represents railroad layer stored in the 2006 TIGER Second Edition dataset for Sierra County, NM.
Purpose In order for others to use the information in the Census TIGER database in a geographic information system (GIS) or for other geographic applications, the Census Bureau releases to the public extracts of the database in the form of TIGER/Line files. This shapefile represents railroad layer stored in the 2006 TIGER Second Edition dataset for Sierra County, NM.
Supplemental Information The TIGER/Line data are not in a mapping projection even though most of the features were scanned directly from source maps that were in a projection. To find out more about TIGER/Line files and other Census TIGER database derived data sets visit http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger. This shapefile was created by using the conversion tool TGR2SHP version 7.0. The shapefile was projection defined using ArcCatalog v 9.2.
Time Period of Content
Range of Dates/Times
Beginning Date 2006-07-01
Ending Date 2006-12-31
Currentness Reference publication date
Status
Progress Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency As needed
Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate -107.041838
East Bounding Coordinate -107.001048
North Bounding Coordinate 33.477573
South Bounding Coordinate 32.779207
Keywords
Theme
Thesaurus FGDC Framework Themes
Keyword TIGER Data
Keyword Census Data
Keyword 2006 TIGER Second Edition
Keyword Transportation
Keyword Railroads
Theme
Thesaurus ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Keyword transportation
Place
Thesaurus FIPS Publication 5-2
Keyword United States
Keyword County
Keyword New Mexico
Keyword Sierra County
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints Acknowledgment of the U.S. Census Bureau would be appreciated for products derived from these files. TIGER, TIGER/Line, and Census TIGER are registered trademarks of the U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTA is a trademark of the U.S. Census Bureau. The boundary information in the TIGER/Line files are for statistical data collection and tabulation purposes only; their depiction and designation for statistical purposes does not constitute a determination of jurisdictional authority or rights of ownership or entitlement and are they are not legal land descriptions. The horizontal spatial accuracy information present in these files is provided for the purposes of statistical analysis and census operations only. The TIGER/Line files may not be suitable for high-precision measurement applications such as engineering problems, property transfers, or other uses that might require highly accurate measurements of the earth's surface. Coordinates in the TIGER/Line files have six implied decimal places, but the positional accuracy of these coordinates is not as great as the six decimal places suggest. No warranty, expressed or implied is made with regard to the accuracy of these data, and no liability is assumed by the U.S. Government in general or the U.S. Census Bureau or Resource Geographic Information system Program (RGIS) in specific as to the spatial or attribute accuracy of the data. The act of distribution shall not constitute any such warranty and no responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Government or RGIS in the use of these files. The boundary information in the TIGER/Line files are for statistical data collection and tabulation purposes only; their depiction and designation for statistical purposes does not constitute a determination of jurisdictional authority or rights of ownership or entitlement and they are not legal land descriptions.
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Person Primary
Contact Person
Contact Organization
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization Earth Data Analysis Center
Contact Person
Contact Position RGIS Clearinghouse Manager
Contact Address
Address Type mailing address
Address MSC01 1110
Address 1 University of New Mexico
Address University of New Mexico
City Albuquerque
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87131-0001
Country United States
Contact Voice Telephone (505) 277-3622
Contact Facsimile Telephone (505) 277-3614
Contact Electronic Mail Address clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Hours of Service 8:00-5:00 Mountain Time Zone
Contact Instructions
Native Data Set Environment Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.0 (Build 2195) Service Pack 4; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.2.1.1332
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Data Quality Information

Attribute Accuracy Report
Report Accurate against Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), FIPS Publication 6-4, and FIPS-55 at the 100% level for the codes and base names. The remaining attribute information has been examined but has not been fully tested for accuracy.
Quantitative Attribute Accuracy Assessment
Attribute Accuracy Value
Attribute Accuracy Explanation
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
Report The Census Bureau uses Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates at road centerline intersections to evaluate the horizontal spatial accuracy of source files that may be used to realign road features in the TIGER database and test the horizontal spatial accuracy of the road features in the TIGER/Line files. The test compares a survey-grade GPS coordinate to its associated road centerline intersection in the TIGER file. The test is based upon an independent collection of GPS coordinates for a random sample of road intersections from a centerline file that meet certain criteria. The points are referred to as the sample points and are gathered through a private contractor working for the Census Bureau. Since the collection method uses survey-quality GPS-based field techniques, the resulting control points are considered "ground truth" against which the TIGER road centerline intersection coordinates are compared. The distances between the coordinates are calculated and the Census Bureau determines the Circular Error 95% (CE95). That is, the accuracy of the file in meters with 95% confidence. The CE95 can be calculated from the mean and standard deviation by using the formula: mean of differences plus (2.65 times the standard deviation). CE95 results reported for each file tested are determined using a spreadsheet with embedded statistical formula. The use and applicability of the spreadsheet and its embedded formula have been verified by Census Bureau statisticians. The basis of the calculation is the use of the root mean square error (RSME). This is the method as stated in the U.S. Government's Federal Geographic Data Committee Standard FGDC-STD-007.3-1998, Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standards. Part 3: National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy. The results of using this measure of accuracy are in compliance with Federal Spatial Data requirements. In terms of the Census Bureau application, the dataset coordinate values are those taken from the centerline file and the coordinate values from an independent source of higher accuracy are those acquired through the Census Bureau's contractor. Please note that the horizontal spatial accuracy, where reported, refers only to the realigned road features identified as matched to the positionally accurate source file with that accuracy. It is not the spatial accuracy of the TIGER/Line file as a whole.
Quantitative Horizontal Positional Accuracy Assessment
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Value
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Explanation
Logical Consistency Report The feature network of lines (as represented by Record Types 1 and 2) is complete for census purposes. Spatial objects in TIGER/Line belong to the "Geometry and Topology" (GT) class of objects in the "Spatial Data Transfer Standard" (SDTS) FIPS Publication 173 and are topologically valid. Node/geometry and topology GT-polygon/chain relationships are collected or generated to satisfy topological edit requirements. These requirements include: (1) Complete chains must begin and end at nodes. (2) Complete chains must connect to each other at nodes. (3) Complete chains do not extend through nodes. (4) Left and right GT-polygons are defined for each complete chain element and are consistent throughout the extract process. (5) The chains representing the limits of the files are free of gaps. The Census Bureau performed automated tests to ensure logical consistency and limits of files. All polygons are tested for closure. The Census Bureau uses its internally developed Geographic Update System to enhance and modify spatial and attribute data in the Census TIGER database. Standard geographic codes, such as FIPS codes for states, counties, municipalities, county subdivisions, places, American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian areas, and congressional districts are used when encoding spatial entities. The Census Bureau performed spatial data tests for logical consistency of the codes during the compilation of the original Census TIGER database files. Most of the codes for all geographic entities except states, counties, and congressional districts were provided to the Census Bureau by the USGS, the agency responsible for maintaining FIPS 55. Feature attribute information has been examined but has not been fully tested for consistency.
Completeness Report Data completeness of the TIGER/Line files reflects the contents of the Census TIGER database at the time the TIGER/Line files (2006 Second Edition version) were created.
Lineage
Source Information
Source Citation
Citation Information
Originator U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division
Publication Date Unpublished
Publication Time
Title Census TIGER database
Geospatial Data Presentation Form
Publication Information
Publication Place Washington, DC
Publisher U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division
Other Citation Details
Online Linkage http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger
Source Scale Denominator
Type of Source Media On line
Source Time Period of Content
Source Currentness Reference publication date
Source Citation Abbreviation TIGER_06SE
Source Contribution Selected geographic and cartographic information (line segments) from the Census TIGER database.
Process Step
Process Description In order for others to use the information in the Census TIGER database in a GIS or for other geographic applications, the Census Bureau releases periodic extracts of selected information from the Census TIGER database, organized as topologically consistent networks. Software (TIGER DB routines) written by the Geography Division allows for efficient access to Census TIGER system data. TIGER/Line files are extracted from the Census TIGER database by county or statistical equivalent area. Census TIGER data for a given county or statistical equivalent area is then distributed among 19 fixed length record ASCII files, each one containing attributes for either line, polygon, or landmark geographic data types. The Census Bureau has released various versions of the TIGER/Line files since 1988, with each version having more updates (feature and feature names, address ranges and ZIP Codes, coordinate updates, revised field definitions, etc.) than the previous version. For an understanding of the CFCC Codes see the Census Bureau's TIGER report: http://www.census.gov/geo/www/tiger/tiger2006se/TGR06SE.pdf
Process Date 2006-12-31
Process Time
Process Contact
Process Step
Process Description TGR2SHP was run on the Sierra County TIGER 2006 Second Edition to pull out the layers stored in the file. This shapefile represents railroad layer stored in the 2006 TIGER Second Edition dataset for Sierra County, NM. For additional information on the software, please refer to the following reports: http://tnatlas.geog.utk.edu/freeware/Manual622.pdf http://tnatlas.geog.utk.edu/freeware/TGR2SHPWhitepaper.pdf
Source Used Citation Abbreviation TIGER_06SE
Process Date 2007-05-16
Process Time
Process Contact
Contact Information
Contact Person Primary
Contact Person
Contact Organization
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization Earth Data Analysis Center
Contact Person
Contact Position RGIS Clearinghouse Manager
Contact Address
Address Type mailing address
Address MSC01 1110
Address 1 University of New Mexico
Address University of New Mexico
City Albuquerque
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87131-0001
Country United States
Contact Voice Telephone (505) 277-3622
Contact Facsimile Telephone (505) 277-3614
Contact Electronic Mail Address clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Hours of Service 8:00-5:00 Mountain Time Zone
Contact Instructions
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Spatial Data Organization Information

Indirect Spatial Reference Method Socorro County (35053)
Direct Spatial Reference Method Vector
Point and Vector Object Information
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type String
Point and Vector Object Count 95
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type Entity point
Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type Complete chain
Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
SDTS Terms Description
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
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Spatial Reference Information

Spatial Reference
Name North American Datum of 1983
Code EPSG:4269
URL http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4269
Spatial Reference
Name Geodetic Reference System 80
Code EPSG:7019
URL http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:ellipsoid:EPSG::7019
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Entity and Attribute Information

Detailed Description
Entity Type
Entity Type LabelTGR35051lkB
Entity Type Definition The railroad layer of the TIGER 2006 Second Edition Data
Entity Type Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute
Attribute Label FID
Attribute Definition Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition Source ESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute
Attribute Label Shape
Attribute Definition Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition Source ESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute
Attribute Label TLID
Attribute Definition TIGER line identification
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain TIGER line identification
Attribute
Attribute Label FNODE
Attribute Definition from node id
Attribute Definition Source ESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain from node id
Attribute
Attribute Label TNODE
Attribute Definition to node id
Attribute Definition Source ESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain to node id
Attribute
Attribute Label FOVRUNDR
Attribute Definition From Over/Under
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain From Over/Under
Attribute
Attribute Label TOVRUNDR
Attribute Definition To Over/Under
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain To Over/Under
Attribute
Attribute Label LENGTH
Attribute Definition Length of segment in miles
Attribute Definition Source ESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Length of segment in miles
Attribute
Attribute Label FEDIRP
Attribute Definition Feature direction prefix
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Feature direction prefix
Attribute
Attribute Label FENAME
Attribute Definition Feature Name
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Feature Name
Attribute
Attribute Label FETYPE
Attribute Definition Feature Type
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Feature Type
Attribute
Attribute Label FEDIRS
Attribute Definition Feature direction suffix
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Feature direction suffix
Attribute
Attribute Label CFCC
Attribute Definition Census Feature Classification Code
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Census Feature Classification Code
Attribute
Attribute Label FRADDL
Attribute Definition From Address left
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain From Address left
Attribute
Attribute Label TOADDL
Attribute Definition To Address left
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain To Address left
Attribute
Attribute Label FRADDR
Attribute Definition From Address right
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain From Address right
Attribute
Attribute Label TOADDR
Attribute Definition To Address right
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain To Address right
Attribute
Attribute Label ZIPL
Attribute Definition Zip code on the left of the feature
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Zip code on the left of the feature
Attribute
Attribute Label ZIPR
Attribute Definition Zip code on the right of the feature
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Zip code on the right of the feature
Attribute
Attribute Label CFCC1
Attribute Definition First Character of the Census Feature Classification Code
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain First Character of the Census Feature Classification Code
Attribute
Attribute Label CFCC2
Attribute Definition First Two Characters of the Census Feature Classification Code
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain First Two Characters of the Census Feature Classification Code
Attribute
Attribute Label SOURCE
Attribute Definition Linear Line Segment Code
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Linear Line Segment Code
Attribute
Attribute Label FRIADDL
Attribute Definition From I address Left
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain From I address Left
Attribute
Attribute Label TOIADDL
Attribute Definition To I address Left
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain To I address Left
Attribute
Attribute Label FRIADDR
Attribute Definition From I address Right
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain From I address Right
Attribute
Attribute Label TOIADDR
Attribute Definition To I address Right
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain To I address Right
Attribute
Attribute Label AIANHHFPL
Attribute Definition FIPS55 American Indian/Alaska Native/ Hawaiian Homeland code, left
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS55 American Indian/Alaska Native/ Hawaiian Homeland code, left
Attribute
Attribute Label AIANHHFPR
Attribute Definition FIPS55 American Indian/Alaska Native/ Hawaiian Homeland code, right
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS55 American Indian/Alaska Native/ Hawaiian Homeland code, right
Attribute
Attribute Label AIHHTLI
Attribute Definition American Indian/Hawaiian Homeland Trust Land indicator, left
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain American Indian/Hawaiian Homeland Trust Land indicator, left
Attribute
Attribute Label AIHHTLR
Attribute Definition American Indian/Hawaiian Homeland Trust Land indicator, right
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain American Indian/Hawaiian Homeland Trust Land indicator, right
Attribute
Attribute Label CENSUS1
Attribute Definition Census Use 1
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Census Use 1
Attribute
Attribute Label CENSUS2
Attribute Definition Census Use 2
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain Census Use 2
Attribute
Attribute Label STATEL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the state on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the state on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label STATER
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the state on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the state on the right of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label COUNTYL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the county on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the county on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label COUNTYR
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the county on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the county on the right of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label COUSUBL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the county division on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the county division on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label COUSUBR
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the county division on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the county division on the right of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label SUBMCDL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the county subdivision on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the county subdivision on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label SUBMCDR
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the county subdivision on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the county subdivision on the right of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label PLACEL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the census designate place on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the census designate place on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label PLACER
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the census designate place on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the census designate place on the right of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label TRACTL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the census tract on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the census tract on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label TRACTR
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the census tract on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the census tract on the right of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label BLOCKL
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the census block on the left of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the census block on the left of the line
Attribute
Attribute Label BLOCKR
Attribute Definition FIPS code of the census block on the right of the line
Attribute Definition Source Census Bureau
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain FIPS code of the census block on the right of the line
Overview Description
Entity and Attribute Overview The TIGER/Line files contain data describing three major types of features/entities; Line Features - (1) Roads (2) Railroads (3) Hydrography (4) Miscellaneous transportation features and selected power lines and pipe lines (5) Legal (governmental unit) and statistical boundaries Landmark Features - (1) Point landmarks, e.g., schools and churches; sporadic coverage added on an as-needed basis (2) Area landmarks, e.g., Parks and cemeteries; sporadic coverage added on an as-needed basis Polygon features - (1) Geographic entity codes for areas used to tabulate the Census 2000 census statistical data and governmental unit boundaries legally in effect as of the latest Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS) (2) Locations of area landmarks The line features and polygon information form the majority of data in the TIGER/Line files. Some of the data/attributes describing the lines include coordinates, feature identifiers (names), CFCCs (used to identify the most noticeable characteristic of a feature), address ranges, and geographic entity codes. The Census Bureau includes landmark features on an as-needed-basis and has made no attempt to ensure that all instances of a particular landmark feature were included. The TIGER/Line files contain point and area labels that describe landmark features and provide locational reference. Area landmarks consist of a feature name or label and feature Landmarks may overlap or refer to the same set of polygons. The Census TIGER database uses collections of spatial objects (points, lines, and polygons) to model or describe real-world geography. The Census Bureau uses these spatial objects to represent features such as streets, rivers, and political boundaries and assigns attributes to these features to identify and describe specific features such as the 500 block of Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation U.S. Census Bureau, TIGER/Line files, 2006 Second Edition Technical Documentation. The TIGER/Line documentation defines the terms and definitions used within the files.
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Network Resource Name https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/143e2215-447d-46d9-871c-879797128d19/tgr2006se_sier_lkb.derived.geojson
Access Instructions Download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) at http://rgis.unm.edu.
Fees None. The files are available to download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) (http://rgis.unm.edu).
Ordering Instructions Contact Earth Data Analysis Center at clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Standard Order Process
Digital Form
Digital Transfer Information
Format Name JSON
Transfer Size 5
Digital Transfer Option
Online Option
Computer Contact Information
Network Address
Network Resource Name https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/143e2215-447d-46d9-871c-879797128d19/tgr2006se_sier_lkb.derived.json
Access Instructions Download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) at http://rgis.unm.edu.
Fees None. The files are available to download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) (http://rgis.unm.edu).
Ordering Instructions Contact Earth Data Analysis Center at clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Standard Order Process
Digital Form
Digital Transfer Information
Format Name Comma Separated Values (csv)
Transfer Size 5
Digital Transfer Option
Online Option
Computer Contact Information
Network Address
Network Resource Name https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/143e2215-447d-46d9-871c-879797128d19/tgr2006se_sier_lkb.derived.csv
Access Instructions Download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) at http://rgis.unm.edu.
Fees None. The files are available to download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) (http://rgis.unm.edu).
Ordering Instructions Contact Earth Data Analysis Center at clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Standard Order Process
Digital Form
Digital Transfer Information
Format Name MS Excel format (xls)
Transfer Size 5
Digital Transfer Option
Online Option
Computer Contact Information
Network Address
Network Resource Name https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/143e2215-447d-46d9-871c-879797128d19/tgr2006se_sier_lkb.derived.xls
Access Instructions Download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) at http://rgis.unm.edu.
Fees None. The files are available to download from Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) (http://rgis.unm.edu).
Ordering Instructions Contact Earth Data Analysis Center at clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Custom Order Process Contact Earth Data Analysis Center at clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Technical Prerequisites Adequate computer capability is the only technical prerequisite for viewing data in digital form.
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Metadata Reference Information

Metadata Date 2024-03-28
Metadata Review Date
Metadata Future Review Date
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Person Primary
Contact Person
Contact Organization
Contact Organization Primary
Contact Organization Earth Data Analysis Center
Contact Person
Contact Position Clearinghouse Manager
Contact Address
Address Type mailing and physical address
Address MSC01 1110
Address 1 University of New Mexico
City Albuquerque
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87131-0001
Country USA
Contact Voice Telephone 505-277-3622 ext. 230
Contact Facsimile Telephone 505-277-3614
Contact Electronic Mail Address clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Hours of Service 0800 - 1700 MT, M-F -7 hours GMT
Contact Instructions
Metadata Standard Name FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention
Metadata Access Constraints
Metadata Use Constraints
Metadata Security Information
Security Classification System
Security Classification
Security Handling Description
Metadata Extensions
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