Counties

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County Boundaries, State of Texas, TX, Texas, Counties

Summary
This feature class is a component of TPWD 'base' data. 'Base' data includes current, statewide geospatial information intended to provide context for mapping purposes.


Description

State of Texas county boundaries

Credits
Geometry: Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) Attributes: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Texas General Land Office (GLO), US Census, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Texas State Library and Archive Commision, Texas Comptroller. PLEASE SEE ATTRIBUTE TAB FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.

Use limitations
This data was prepared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel, make no warranty as to its accuracy. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel MAKE NO WARRANTY FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS DATA. THIS IS NOT A SURVEYED PRODUCT. Title 1 Part 10 Chapter 201 Rule §201.6 of the Texas Administrative Code suggests data showing the full extent of Texas be projected in the Texas State Mapping System. This feature class as provided by TPWD is unprojected.

ArcGIS Metadata 

Topics and Keywords 

Themes or categories of the resource  boundaries

Place keywords  State of Texas, TX, Texas

Theme keywords  County Boundaries, Counties

Citation 

*Title Counties
Publication date 2003-01-01

Presentation formats* digital map

Resource Details 

Dataset languages  English (UNITED STATES)

Status  completed
Spatial representation type* vector

Supplemental information
Source data was obtained from the Texas Department of Transportation and processed into a state-wide coverage by TNRIS. Coastline: This coverage contains a detailed version of the Texas coastline, including bays and estuaries. It does not contain the 3-marine league line, which is the legal boundary separating state and federal ownership. TPWD GIS Lab: TPWD compiled the attributes. For detailed information, see the attributes tab.
*Processing environment Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcGIS 10.0.3.3600

Credits Geometry: Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) Attributes: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Texas General Land Office (GLO), US Census, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Texas State Library and Archive Commision, Texas Comptroller. PLEASE SEE ATTRIBUTE TAB FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.

ArcGIS item properties
*Name Counties
*Size 2.953
*Location file://\\GIS-CBANKSXP\E\PDaugherty\data\Data_Downloads\Counties.shp
*Access protocol Local Area Network
*Content type  Downloadable Data

Extents 

Extent
Description
geometry publication date
Temporal extent
Date and time 2003-01-01

Extent
Geographic extent
Bounding rectangle
Extent type  Extent used for searching
*West longitude -106.645386
*East longitude -93.507766
*North latitude 36.500462
*South latitude 25.837086
*Extent contains the resource Yes

Extent in the item's coordinate system
*West longitude -106.645386
*East longitude -93.507766
*South latitude 25.837086
*North latitude 36.500462
*Extent contains the resource Yes

Resource Points of Contact 

Point of contact
Organization's name Texas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab
Contact's role  point of contact

Contact information
Phone
Voice 512-389-8070
Fax 512-389-8300

Address
Type both
Delivery point 4200 Smith School Road
City Austin
Administrative area TX
Postal code 78744-3292
Country US
e-mail addressmailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=Counties

Hours of service 8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri


Resource Maintenance 

Resource maintenance
Update frequency  as needed

Resource Constraints 

Constraints
Limitations of use
This data was prepared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel, make no warranty as to its accuracy. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel MAKE NO WARRANTY FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS DATA. THIS IS NOT A SURVEYED PRODUCT. Title 1 Part 10 Chapter 201 Rule §201.6 of the Texas Administrative Code suggests data showing the full extent of Texas be projected in the Texas State Mapping System. This feature class as provided by TPWD is unprojected.

Spatial Reference 

ArcGIS coordinate system
*Type Geographic
*Geographic coordinate reference GCS_North_American_1983
*Coordinate reference details
Geographic coordinate system
Well-known identifier 4269
X origin -399.99999999999989
Y origin -399.99999999999989
XY scale 11258999068426.24
Z origin -100000
Z scale 10000
M origin -100000
M scale 10000
XY tolerance 8.9831528411952117e-009
Z tolerance 0.001
M tolerance 0.001
High precision true
Left longitude -180
Well-known text GEOGCS["GCS_North_American_1983",DATUM["D_North_American_1983",SPHEROID["GRS_1980",6378137.0,298.257222101]],PRIMEM["Greenwich",0.0],UNIT["Degree",0.0174532925199433],AUTHORITY["EPSG",4269]]

Reference system identifier
*Value 4269
*Codespace EPSG
*Version 7.4.1

Spatial Data Properties 

Vector
*Level of topology for this dataset  geometry only

Geometric objects
Feature class name Counties
*Object type  composite
*Object count 254



ArcGIS Feature Class Properties
*Feature type Simple
*Geometry type Polygon
*Has topology FALSE
*Feature count 254
*Spatial index TRUE
*Linear referencing FALSE



Data Quality 

Geoprocessing history 

Distribution 

Distributor
Contact information
Individual's name Marian O'Brien
Organization's name Texas Parks and Wildlife GIS Lab
Contact's position GIS Analyst
Contact's role  distributor

Contact information
Phone
Voice 512-389-8315
Fax 512-389-8300

Address
Type both
Delivery point 4200 Smith School Road
City Austin
Administrative area TX
Postal code 78744-3292
Country US
e-mail addressmailto:marian.obrien@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=Counties

Hours of service M-F 8 to 5




Distribution format
*Format name Shapefile

Transfer options
*Transfer size 2.953

Online source
Locationhttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/maps/gis/data_downloads/

Fields and Subtypes 

Details for object Counties 
*Type Feature Class
*Row count 254

Field FID 
*Alias FID
*Data type OID
*Width 4
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
*Field description
Internal feature number.
*Description source
ESRI
*Description of values Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.



Field Shape 
*Alias Shape
*Data type Geometry
*Width 0
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
Feature geometry.
Description source
ESRI
Description of values Coordinates defining the features.



Field NameCAPS 
*Alias NameCAPS
*Data type String
*Width 15
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
County name in upper case


Field Name 
*Alias Name
*Data type String
*Width 15
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
County name in proper case


Field Pop2000 
*Alias Pop2000
*Data type Double
*Width 19
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
Population information for each county as of 2000
Description source
US Census


Field CntySeat 
*Alias CntySeat
*Data type String
*Width 15
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
County seat
Description source
Texas State Library and Archive Commision - accessed in 2010


Field CntyFIPS 
*Alias CntyFIPS
*Data type String
*Width 4
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
County FIPs Code
Description source
EPA


Field CntyTPWD 
*Alias CntyTPWD
*Data type String
*Width 4
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
TPWD County Codes
Description source
Texas Comptroller


Field CntyTXDOT 
*Alias CntyTXDOT
*Data type String
*Width 4
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
TXDOT County Codes
Description source
TXDOT County Mapbook 2006


Field SqMiGLO 
*Alias SqMiGLO
*Data type Double
*Width 19
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
Land and water area per county in square miles
Description source
GLO website - accessed in 2010. 


Field AcresGLO 
*Alias AcresGLO
*Data type Double
*Width 19
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
Field description
Area per county in acres
Description source
Calculated from GLO square miles


Field Shape_Leng 
*Alias Shape_Leng
*Data type Double
*Width 19
*Precision 0
*Scale 0



Field Shape_Area 
*Alias Shape_Area
*Data type Double
*Width 19
*Precision 0
*Scale 0
*Field description
Area of feature in internal units squared.
*Description source
ESRI
*Description of values Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.





Metadata Details 

Metadata language English (UNITED STATES)

Scope of the data described by the metadata  dataset
Scope name* dataset

*Last update 2012-11-09

ArcGIS metadata properties
Metadata format ArcGIS 1.0
Standard or profile used to edit metadata NAP

Created in ArcGIS 2010-05-28T07:29:55
Last modified in ArcGIS 2012-11-09T10:54:00

Automatic updates
Have been performed Yes
Last update 2012-11-09T10:54:00


Metadata Contacts 

Metadata contact
Organization's name Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Contact's role  point of contact

Contact information
Phone
Voice 512-389-8070
Fax 512-389-8300

Address
Type both
Delivery point 4200 Smith School Road
City Austin
Administrative area TX
Postal code 78744-3292
Country US
e-mail addressmailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=Counties

Hours of service 8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri


Metadata Constraints 

Security constraints
Classification  unclassified

Thumbnail and Enclosures 

Thumbnail
Thumbnail type  JPG

Enclosure
Enclosure type  File
Description of enclosure original metadata
Original metadata document, which was translated yes
Original file name source_metadata.xml

FGDC Metadata (read-only) 

Identification 

Citation
Citation Information
Publication Date2003
Title
Base.POLITICAL.Counties
Geospatial Data Presentation Formvector digital data
Online Linkagehttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/landwater/land/maps/gis/data_downloads/

Description
Abstract
State of Texas county boundaries
Purpose
This feature class is a component of TPWD 'base' data. 
'Base' data includes current, statewide geospatial information intended to provide context for mapping purposes.
Supplemental Information
Source data was obtained from the Texas Department of Transportation and processed into a state-wide coverage by TNRIS.

Coastline:
This coverage contains a detailed version of the Texas coastline, including bays and estuaries. It does not contain the 3-marine league line, which is the legal boundary separating state and federal ownership.

TPWD GIS Lab: TPWD compiled the attributes. For detailed information, see the attributes tab.
Time Period of Content
Time Period Information
Single Date/Time
Calendar Date2003
Currentness Reference
geometry publication date
Status
ProgressComplete
Maintenance and Update FrequencyAs needed

Spatial Domain
Bounding Coordinates
West Bounding Coordinate-106.645386
East Bounding Coordinate-93.507766
North Bounding Coordinate36.500462
South Bounding Coordinate25.837086

Keywords
Theme
Theme KeywordCounty Boundaries
Theme KeywordCounties

Place
Place KeywordTexas
Place KeywordState of Texas
Place KeywordTX

Access Constraints
None.
Use Constraints
This data was prepared by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab.  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel, make no warranty as to its accuracy. The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, its employees, and personnel MAKE NO WARRANTY FOR FITNESS OF USE FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS DATA. THIS IS NOT A SURVEYED PRODUCT. 

Title 1 Part 10 Chapter 201 Rule §201.6 of the Texas Administrative Code suggests data showing the full extent of Texas be projected in the Texas State Mapping System. This feature class as provided by TPWD is unprojected.
Point of Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationTexas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address4200 Smith School Road
CityAustin
State or ProvinceTX
Postal Code78744-3292
CountryUNITED STATES

Contact Voice Telephone512-389-8070
Contact Facsimile Telephone512-389-8300
Contact Electronic Mail Addressmailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=Counties
Hours of Service8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri

Data Set Credit
Geometry: Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS)
Attributes: Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Texas General Land Office (GLO), US Census, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Texas State Library and Archive Commision, Texas Comptroller.
PLEASE SEE ATTRIBUTE TAB FOR DETAILED INFORMATION.
Native Data Set Environment
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000

Data Quality 

Lineage
Process Step
Process Description
Dataset copied.
Process Date20100122 16021600

Process Step
Process Description
Dataset copied.
Source Used Citation Abbreviation
\\Gis-datasrvr\Gis_Data\GIS_Shared\EnterpriseGIS_Workgroup\counties
Process Date20100122 16041700

Process Step
Process Description
Dataset copied.
Process Date20100205 09083300

Process Step
Process Description
Dataset copied.
Source Used Citation Abbreviation
Server=gis-dbbeta; Service=11008; Database=base; Version=sde.DEFAULT
Process Date2010-03-25
Process Time08513700

Process Step
Process Description
Dataset copied.
Source Used Citation Abbreviation
Service=sde:sqlserver:GIS-DBBETA\tpwd_gisdev; Database=Base; User=Boundary; Version=sde.DEFAULT
Process Date2010-05-28
Process Time07295500

Spatial Reference 

Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
Geographic
Latitude Resolution0.000000
Longitude Resolution0.000000
Geographic Coordinate UnitsDecimal degrees

Geodetic Model
Horizontal Datum NameNorth American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid NameGeodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major Axis6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio298.257222

Vertical Coordinate System Definition
Altitude System Definition
Altitude Resolution1.000000
Altitude Encoding MethodExplicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entities and Attributes 

Detailed Description
Entity Type
Entity Type LabelCounties

Attribute
Attribute LabelFID
Attribute Definition
Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute
Attribute LabelShape
Attribute Definition
Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute
Attribute LabelNameCAPS
Attribute Definition
County name in upper case

Attribute
Attribute LabelName
Attribute Definition
County name in proper case

Attribute
Attribute LabelPop2000
Attribute Definition
Population information for each county as of 2000
Attribute Definition SourceUS Census

Attribute
Attribute LabelCntySeat
Attribute Definition
County seat
Attribute Definition SourceTexas State Library and Archive Commision - accessed in 2010

Attribute
Attribute LabelCntyFIPS
Attribute Definition
County FIPs Code
Attribute Definition SourceEPA

Attribute
Attribute LabelCntyTPWD
Attribute Definition
TPWD County Codes
Attribute Definition SourceTexas Comptroller

Attribute
Attribute LabelCntyTXDOT
Attribute Definition
TXDOT County Codes
Attribute Definition SourceTXDOT County Mapbook 2006

Attribute
Attribute LabelSqMiGLO
Attribute Definition
Land and water area per county in square miles
Attribute Definition SourceGLO website - accessed in 2010.

Attribute
Attribute LabelAcresGLO
Attribute Definition
Area per county in acres
Attribute Definition SourceCalculated from GLO square miles

Attribute
Attribute LabelShape_Leng

Attribute
Attribute LabelShape_Area
Attribute Definition
Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute Definition SourceESRI
Attribute Domain Values
Unrepresentable Domain
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Distribution Information 

Distributor
Contact Information
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address4200 Smith School Road
CityAustin
State or ProvinceTX
Postal Code78744-3292
CountryUNITED STATES


Resource DescriptionDownloadable Data
Standard Order Process
Digital Form
Digital Transfer Information
Transfer Size3.104

Metadata Reference 

Metadata Date2010-12-10
Metadata Contact
Contact Information
Contact Organization Primary
Contact OrganizationTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
Contact Address
Address Typemailing and physical address
Address4200 Smith School Road
CityAustin
State or ProvinceTX
Postal Code78744-3292
CountryUNITED STATES

Contact Voice Telephone512-389-8070
Contact Facsimile Telephone512-389-8300
Contact Electronic Mail Addressmailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=Counties
Hours of Service8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri

Metadata Standard NameFGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard VersionFGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Conventionlocal time

Metadata Access ConstraintsNone
Metadata Use Constraints
None
Metadata Security Information
Metadata Security ClassificationUnclassified

Metadata Extensions
Online Linkagehttp://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
Profile NameESRI Metadata Profile