Identification Information

Abstract This data represents the GIS Version of the Public Land Survey System including both rectangular and non-rectangular survey data. The rectangular survey data are a reference system for land tenure based upon meridian, township/range, section, section subdivision and government lots. The non-rectangular survey data represent surveys that were largely performed to protect and/or convey title on specific parcels of land such as mineral surveys and tracts. The data are largely complete in reference to the rectangular survey data at the level of first division. However, the data varies in terms of granularity of its spatial representation as well as its content below the first division. Therefore, depending upon the data source and steward, accurate subdivision of the rectangular data may not be available below the first division and the non-rectangular minerals surveys may not be present. At times, the complexity of surveys rendered the collection of data cost prohibitive such as in areas characterized by numerous, overlapping mineral surveys. In these situations, the data were often not abstracted or were only partially abstracted and incorporated into the data set. These PLSS data were compiled from a broad spectrum or sources including federal, county, and private survey records such as field notes and plats as well as map sources such as USGS 7 ½ minute quadrangles. The metadata in each data set describes the production methods for the data content. This data is optimized for data publication and sharing rather than for specific "production" or operation and maintenance. A complete PLSS data set includes the following: PLSS Townships, First Divisions and Second Divisions (the hierarchical break down of the PLSS Rectangular surveys) PLSS Special surveys (non-rectangular components of the PLSS) Meandered Water, Corners, Metadata at a Glance (which identified last revised date and data steward) and Conflicted Areas (known areas of gaps or overlaps or inconsistencies). The Entity-Attribute section of this metadata describes these components in greater detail. The second division of the PLSS is quarter, quarter-quarter, sixteenth or government lot division of the PLSS. The second and third divisions are combined into this feature class as an intentional de-normalization of the PLSS hierarchical data. The polygons in this feature class represent the smallest division to the sixteenth that has been defined for the first division. For example In some cases sections have only been divided to the quarter. Divisions below the sixteenth are in the Special Survey or Parcel Feature Class. Special Surveys are non-PLSS survey areas from BLM survey records which represent federal parcels.
Purpose The purpose of this data is to provide a source of information as a reference for mapping and geographically depicting the rights and interests in real property. These data are intended for use in resource management and planning applications, as well as cartographic display. These data are not intended to replace or be used in lieu of official survey records and therefore, should not be used to process specific land transactions or identify rights and interests in land. This feature class provides the graphic of the aliquot or government lot divisions of the plss township. These are the graphic representations of non-rectangular components of the Pubic Land Survey System such as Tracts and Mineral Surveys.

Time Period of Content

Single Date/Time

Calendar Date 2021-10-28

Currentness Reference publication date

Status

Progress Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency As needed

Spatial Domain

Bounding Coordinates

West Bounding Coordinate -109.046902927
East Bounding Coordinate -103.032888098
North Bounding Coordinate 37.000111702
South Bounding Coordinate 31.597145482

Keywords

Theme

Thesaurus BLM-THEME
Keyword Management
Keyword PLSS

Theme

Thesaurus ISO 19115 Topic Category
Keyword planningCadastre

Place

Thesaurus BLM-STATE
Keyword New Mexico

Access Constraints None

Use Constraints These data are provided by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) “as is” and might contain errors or omissions. The User assumes the entire risk associated with its use of these data and bears all responsibility in determining whether these data are fit for the User’s intended use. The information contained in these data is dynamic and may change over time. The data are not better than the sources from which they were derived, and both scale and accuracy may vary across the data set. These data might not have the accuracy, resolution, completeness, timeliness, or other characteristics appropriate for applications that potential users of the data may contemplate. The User is encouraged to carefully consider the content of the metadata file associated with these data. These data are neither legal documents nor land surveys, and must not be used as such. Official records may be referenced at most BLM offices. Please report any errors in the data to the BLM office from which it was obtained. The BLM should be cited as the data source in any products derived from these data. Any Users wishing to modify the data should describe the types of modifications they have performed. The User should not misrepresent the data, nor imply that changes made were approved or endorsed by BLM. This data may be updated by the BLM without notification.

Point of Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person
Contact Organization

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization Bureau of Land Management - New Mexico State Office
Contact Person Land Surveyor

Contact Position Cadastral/GCDB Lead

Contact Address

Address Type mailing and physical
Address 301 Dinosaur Trail
City Santa Fe
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87508
Country US

Contact Voice Telephone 505-954-2000

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address blm_nm_comments@blm.gov

Hours of Service

Contact Instructions

Browse Graphic

File Name PLSSSpecialSurvey.zip
File Type application/zip
Description BLM New Mexico CADNSDI PLSS Special Survey Polygon for New Mexico

Data Set Credit BLM New Mexico

Native Data Set Environment Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.5.1.7333

Data Quality Information

Attribute Accuracy Report

Report Please contact the specific office Point of Contact for additional information on the provenance, history, logical consistency, accuracy and quality of their data.

Quantitative Attribute Accuracy Assessment

Attribute Accuracy Value
Attribute Accuracy Explanation

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report

Report Please contact the specific office Point of Contact for additional information on the provenance, history, logical consistency, accuracy and quality of their data.

Quantitative Horizontal Positional Accuracy Assessment

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Value
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Explanation

Vertical Positional Accuracy Report

Report Please contact the specific office Point of Contact for additional information on the provenance, history, logical consistency, accuracy and quality of their data.

Quantitative Vertical Positional Accuracy Assessment

Vertical Positional Accuracy Value
Vertical Positional Accuracy Explanation

Logical Consistency Report Data conforming to the Publication Guideline should follow for the format and structure of the standard for published data. This means that the topological relationships of the PLSS and parcels should be followed. Level 1 conformance to the guideline means that the data follows and conforms to the structure and an active data steward is identified and engaged in data creation and maintenance. Level 2 conformance all attributes that are necessary for essential query, extraction, labeling and use are present. Level 3 conformance all attributes as applicable are populated.

Completeness Report The Subcommittee recognizes that not all data is available in all places, but the data that is available should be provided for publication in the format provided in this guideleines. Exceptions to complete data should be noted by the data steward.

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Source Information

Source Citation

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Publication Date 2021-10-29

Publication Time 19:30:02

Title BLM New Mexico CADNSDI PLSS Special Survey Polygon for New Mexico 2021

Geospatial Data Presentation Form vector digital data

Publication Information

Publication Place Santa Fe, New Mexico
Publisher BLM, New Mexico State Office

Other Citation Details

Online Linkage https://navigator.blm.gov/home

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/services/ogc/wms?SERVICE=wms&REQUEST=GetCapabilities&VERSION=1.1.1

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/services/ogc/wfs?SERVICE=wfs&REQUEST=GetCapabilities&VERSION=1.0.0

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.shp

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.original.zip

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.gml

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.kml

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.geojson

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.json

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.csv

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/PLSSSpecialSurvey.derived.xls

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/metadata/FGDC-STD-001-1998.xml

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/metadata/FGDC-STD-001-1998.html

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/metadata/ISO-19115:2003.xml

Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgis/datasets/0d59b03c-a142-4aee-8f4a-b2e4709c5583/metadata/ISO-19115:2003.html

Source Scale Denominator 2

Type of Source Media onLine

Source Time Period of Content

Source Currentness Reference publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation \\MENTOS\WorkSpace\temp\prj_template.gdb

Source Contribution Generated from official records (GMM) Digitized (Protraction Diagrams, USGS quadrangles) Digitized from georeferenced survey plats (official records) (ArcMap)

Process Step

Process Description These PLSS data were compiled from a broad spectrum or sources including federal, county, and private survey records such as field notes and plats as well as map sources such as USGS 7 ½ minute quadrangles.

Source Used Citation Abbreviation \\MENTOS\WorkSpace\temp\prj_template.gdb

Process Date Unknown

Process Time

Process Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person
Contact Organization

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization Bureau of Land Management - New Mexico State Office
Contact Person GIS Manager

Contact Position GIS Team Lead

Contact Address

Address Type mailing and physical
Address 301 Dinosaur Trail
City Santa Fe
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87508
Country US

Contact Voice Telephone 505-954-2000

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address blm_nm_comments@blm.gov

Hours of Service

Contact Instructions

Spatial Data Organization Information

Indirect Spatial Reference Method Unknown

Direct Spatial Reference Method Vector

Point and Vector Object Information

SDTS Terms Description

SDTS Point and Vector Object Type GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count 11873

Spatial Reference Information

Entity and Attribute Information

Detailed Description

Entity Type

Entity Type LabelPLSSSpecialSurvey
Entity Type Definition Special Surveys are non-PLSS survey areas from BLM survey records which represent federal parcels
Entity Type Definition Source BLM

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 SURVLAB

Attribute Definition Label that is used for cartographic output or web display.

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVNOTE

Attribute Definition Notes about the polygon feature that are important for using or understanding the feature. From the BLM SurvNotes are A = Approximate Acreage, C = Conflict or Questionable, D = Non-added Acreage, R = replaced

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Enumerated Domain

Enumerated Domain Value A
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Approximate Acreage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value C
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Conflict or Questionable
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value D
Enumerated Domain Value Definition No add acres
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value M
Enumerated Domain Value Definition negative acres
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value P
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Records Problem acres
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value R
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Replaced
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value S
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Salt Water
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value X
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Exception to standard surveys
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value E
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Exception to survey type coding
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVSUF

Attribute Definition Special survey suffix designation that makes the identification of the area unique.

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Enumerated Domain

Enumerated Domain Value A
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Approximate Acreage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value C
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Conflict or Questionable
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value D
Enumerated Domain Value Definition No Add Acreage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value M
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Negative Acreage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value N
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Not Coded
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value P
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Records Problem Acreage
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value R
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Replacement
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value S
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Salt Water
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value X
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Exception to standard survey
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Enumerated Domain Value E
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Exception to survey type coding
Enumerated Domain Value Definition Source BLM

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVTYP

Attribute Definition Code for the type of special survey.

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVTYPTXT

Attribute Definition Special survey type text description.

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVNO

Attribute Definition Special survey number or designator that identifies the special survey polygon

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVID

Attribute Definition Unique identifier for a PLSS Special Survey feature

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SURVDIV

Attribute Definition The name or designation for any division of a PLSS Special Survey such as Lot in a Tract

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label RECRDAREAT

Attribute Definition RCRDAREAT

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label RECRDAREAN

Attribute Definition RECRDAREAN

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SOURCEREF

Attribute Definition The reference to the source document could be a reference to a map or plat or a deed. This could include document type.

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SOURCEDATE

Attribute Definition The date of the source document

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Source date.

Attribute

Attribute Label GISACRE

Attribute Definition The area of the feature in acres - computed from the GIS, this is not the record area.

Attribute Definition Source Cadastral Data Content Standard

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Unique identifier.

Attribute

Attribute Label SHAPE_Leng

Attribute Definition Length of feature.

Attribute Definition Source Esri

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute

Attribute Label SHAPE_Area

Attribute Definition Area of feature in internal units squared.

Attribute Definition Source Esri

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Overview Description

Entity and Attribute Overview This data represents the GIS Version of the Public Land Survey System including both rectangular and non-rectangular survey data. The rectangular survey data are a reference system for land tenure based upon meridian, township/range, section, section subdivision and government lots. The non-rectangular survey data represent surveys that were largely performed to protect and/or convey title on specific parcels of land such as mineral surveys and tracts. The data are largely complete in reference to the rectangular survey data at the level of first division. However, the data varies in terms of granularity of its spatial representation as well as its content below the first division. Therefore, depending upon the data source and steward, accurate subdivision of the rectangular data may not be available below the first division and the non-rectangular minerals surveys may not be present. At times, the complexity of surveys rendered the collection of data cost prohibitive such as in areas characterized by numerous, overlapping mineral surveys. In these situations, the data were often not abstracted or were only partially abstracted and incorporated into the data set. These PLSS data were compiled from a broad spectrum or sources including federal, county, and private survey records such as field notes and plats as well as map sources such as USGS 7 ½ minute quadrangles. The metadata in each data set describes the production methods for the data content. This data is optimized for data publication and sharing rather than for specific "production" or operation and maintenance. A complete PLSS data set includes the following: PLSS Fully Intersected (all of the PLSS feature at the atomic or smallest polygon level), PLSS Townships, First Divisions and Second Divisions (the hierarchical break down of the PLSS Rectangular surveys) PLSS Special surveys (non-rectangular components of the PLSS) Meandered Water, Corners, Metadata at a Glance (which identified last revised date and data steward) and Conflicted Areas (known areas of gaps or overlaps or inconsistencies). The Entity-Attribute section of this metadata describes these components in greater detail. The second division of the PLSS is quarter, quarter-quarter, sixteenth or government lot division of the PLSS. The second and third divisions are combined into this feature class as an intentional de-normalization of the PLSS hierarchical data. The polygons in this feature class represent the smallest division to the sixteenth that has been defined for the first division. For example In some cases sections have only been divided to the quarter. Divisions below the sixteenth are in the Special Survey or Parcel Feature Class. Special Surveys are non-PLSS survey areas from BLM survey records which represent federal parcels.
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation BLM

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Metadata Review Date

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Metadata Contact

Contact Information

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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

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Metadata Extensions

BLM New Mexico CADNSDI PLSS Special Survey Polygon for New Mexico 2021

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Identification Information

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Spatial Reference Information

Entity and Attribute Information

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