# NaturalSubRegions

Shapefile

Tags
Environment, Natural Regions, Geoscientific information, State of Texas, TX, Texas, Texas, Biota, Natural Subregions

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. To provide generalized locations of the natural regions of Texas, for statewide and/or regional analysis.

Description

This dataset was set up as a system to identify broad natural regions of Texas, to serve as a common point of reference for scientists, students, visitors and all citizens of Texas; and to locate and recommend for preservation natural areas that contain unique, significant, unusual and scenic resources, including rare or endangered species and endangered geological formations and ecosystems, with the goal of preserving elements of Texas' natural diversity (LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978 p17).

Credits
Geometry: LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978, Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, Policy Research Project Report, Number 31. The University of Texas at Austin. Attributes: Updated by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) GIS Lab 04/15/2010

Use limitations
This data is not appropriate for large scale, site specific analysis. 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.

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## Topics and Keywords ▼►

Themes or categories of the resourceenvironment, biota
Place keywordsState of Texas, TX, Texas

Theme keywordsEnvironment, Natural Regions, Geoscientific information, Texas, Biota, Natural Subregions

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TitleISO 19115 Topic Categories

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## Citation ▼►

* TitleNaturalSubRegions
Publication date1978-01-01
Presentation formats *digital map
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## Resource Details ▼►

Dataset languagesEnglish (UNITED STATES)
Statuscompleted
Spatial representation type *vector
Supplemental information

      References_Cited LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978, Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, Policy Research Project Report, Number 31. The University of Texas at Austin. 20100329 - This file was updated by dissolving on attributes: NatReg (Natural Region Name) and RegCode (Natural Region Number). Attributes updated by TPWD 04/15/2010

* Processing environmentMicrosoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcGIS 10.0.3.3600
CreditsGeometry: LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978, Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, Policy Research Project Report, Number 31. The University of Texas at Austin. Attributes: Updated by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) GIS Lab 04/15/2010
ArcGIS item properties

* NameNaturalSubRegions
* Size1.804
* Locationfile://\\GIS-CBANKSXP\E\PDaugherty\data\Data_Downloads\NaturalSubRegions.shp

* Access protocolLocal Area Network

* Content typeDownloadable Data

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## Extents ▼►

Extent

Geographic extent

Bounding rectangle

Extent typeExtent used for searching
* West longitude-106.645386
* East longitude-93.507766
* North latitude36.500462
* South latitude25.837086
* Extent contains the resourceYes

Extent in the item's coordinate system

* West longitude-106.645386
* East longitude-93.507766
* South latitude25.837086
* North latitude36.500462
* Extent contains the resourceYes

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Point of contact

Organization's nameTexas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab
Contact's rolepoint of contact

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Phone

Voice512-389-8070
Fax512-389-8300

Address

Typeboth
Delivery point4200 Smith School Road
CityAustin
Administrative areaTX
Postal code78744-3292
CountryUS
e-mail address mailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=NaturalSubRegions

Hours of service8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri

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## Resource Maintenance ▼►

Resource maintenance

Update frequencyas needed

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## Resource Constraints ▼►

Constraints

Limitations of use

      This data is not appropriate for large scale, site specific analysis. 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.

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## Spatial Reference ▼►

ArcGIS coordinate system

* TypeGeographic
* Geographic coordinate referenceGCS_North_American_1983
* Coordinate reference details

Geographic coordinate system

Well-known identifier4269
X origin-399.99999999999989
Y origin-399.99999999999989
XY scale11258999068426.24
Z origin-100000
Z scale10000
M origin-100000
M scale10000
XY tolerance8.9831528411952117e-009
Z tolerance0.001
M tolerance0.001
High precisiontrue
Left longitude-180
Well-known textGEOGCS["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

* Value4269
* CodespaceEPSG
* Version7.4.1

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## Spatial Data Properties ▼►

Vector ▼►

* Level of topology for this datasetgeometry only
Geometric objects

Feature class nameNaturalSubRegions
* Object typecomposite
* Object count29

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* Feature typeSimple
* Geometry typePolygon
* Has topologyFALSE
* Feature count29
* Spatial indexTRUE
* Linear referencingFALSE

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## Data Quality ▼►

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Resource leveldataset

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Distributor ▼►

Contact information

Individual's nameMarian O'Brien
Organization's nameTexas Parks and Wildlife GIS Lab
Contact's positionGIS Analyst
Contact's roledistributor

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Phone

Voice512-389-8513
Fax512-389-8300

Address

Typeboth
Delivery point4200 Smith School Road
CityAustin
Administrative areaTX
Postal code78744-3292
CountryUS
e-mail address mailto:marian.obrien@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=NaturalSubRegions

Hours of serviceM-F 8 to 5

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Distribution format

* Format nameShapefile

Transfer options

* Transfer size1.804

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Details for object NaturalSubRegions ▼►

* TypeFeature Class
* Row count29
Field FID ▼►

* AliasFID
* Data typeOID
* Width4
* Precision0
* Scale0
* Field description

      Internal feature number.

* Description source

      ESRI

* Description of valuesSequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

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Field Shape ▼►

* AliasShape
* Data typeGeometry
* Width0
* Precision0
* Scale0
* Field description

      Feature geometry.

* Description source

      ESRI

Description of valuesCoordinates defining the features.

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Field SubName ▼►

* AliasSubName
* Data typeString
* Width30
* Precision0
* Scale0
Field description

      Subregion Name

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Field SubCode ▼►

* AliasSubCode
* Data typeString
* Width3
* Precision0
* Scale0
Field description

      Subregion Code

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Field RegionName ▼►

* AliasRegionName
* Data typeString
* Width30
* Precision0
* Scale0
Field description

      Region Name

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Field RegionCode ▼►

* AliasRegionCode
* Data typeString
* Width3
* Precision0
* Scale0
Field description

      Region Code

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Field SqMiCalc ▼►

* AliasSqMiCalc
* Data typeDouble
* Width19
* Precision0
* Scale0
Field description

      Area in square miles

Description source

      Calculated in GIS using Texas Centric Albers equal area projection

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* AliasAcresCalc
* Data typeDouble
* Width19
* Precision0
* Scale0
Field description

      Area in acres

Description source

      Calculated in GIS using Texas Centric Albers equal area projection

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Field Shape_Leng ▼►

* AliasShape_Leng
* Data typeDouble
* Width19
* Precision0
* Scale0

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* AliasShape_Area
* Data typeDouble
* Width19
* Precision0
* Scale0
* Field description

      Area of feature in internal units squared.

* Description source

      ESRI

* Description of valuesPositive real numbers that are automatically generated.

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## Metadata Details ▼►

Metadata languageEnglish (UNITED STATES)
Scope of the data described by the metadatadataset
Scope name *dataset
* Last update2012-11-09
ArcGIS metadata properties

Metadata formatArcGIS 1.0
Standard or profile used to edit metadataNAP
Created in ArcGIS2010-04-15T11:08:24
Last modified in ArcGIS2012-11-09T10:58:31
Automatic updates

Have been performedYes
Last update2012-11-09T10:58:31

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## Metadata Contacts ▼►

Metadata contact

Organization's nameTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
Contact's rolepoint of contact

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Phone

Voice512-389-8070
Fax512-389-8300

Address

Typeboth
Delivery point4200 Smith School Road
CityAustin
Administrative areaTX
Postal code78744-3292
CountryUS
e-mail address mailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=NaturalSubRegions

Hours of service8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri

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## Metadata Constraints ▼►

Security constraints

Classificationunclassified

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Thumbnail

Thumbnail typeJPG

Enclosure

Enclosure typeFile
Description of enclosureoriginal metadata
Original metadata document, which was translatedyes
Original file namesource_metadata.xml

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## Identification ▼►

  Citation
    Citation Information
      Publication Date 1978
      Title
        NaturalSubRegions
      Geospatial Data Presentation Form vector digital data
      Online Linkage Service=sde:sqlserver:GIS-DBBETA\tpwd_gisdev; Database=Base; User=Eco; Version=sde.DEFAULT
  Description
    Abstract

          This dataset was set up as a system to identify broad natural regions of Texas, to serve as a common point of reference for scientists, students, visitors and all citizens of Texas; and to locate and recommend for preservation natural areas that contain unique, significant, unusual and scenic resources, including rare or endangered species and endangered geological formations and ecosystems, with the goal of preserving elements of Texas' natural diversity (LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978 p17).

    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. To provide generalized locations of the natural regions of Texas, for statewide and/or regional analysis.

    Supplemental Information

          References_Cited
          LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978, Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, Policy Research Project Report, Number 31. The University of Texas at Austin.

          20100329 - This file was updated by dissolving on attributes: NatReg (Natural Region Name) and RegCode (Natural Region Number).

          Attributes updated by TPWD 04/15/2010

  Time Period of Content
    Time Period Information
      Multiple Dates/Times
        Single Date/Time
          Calendar Date Geometry: 1978
        Single Date/Time
          Calendar Date Attributes: 04/15/2010
    Currentness Reference

          geometry and attribute publication date

  Status
    Progress Complete
    Maintenance and Update Frequency As needed
  Spatial Domain
    Bounding Coordinates
      West Bounding Coordinate -106.645386
      East Bounding Coordinate -93.507766
      North Bounding Coordinate 36.500462
      South Bounding Coordinate 25.837086
  Keywords
    Theme
      Theme Keyword Environment
      Theme Keyword Natural Regions
      Theme Keyword Geoscientific information
      Theme Keyword Texas
      Theme Keyword Biota
      Theme Keyword Natural Subregions
    Place
      Place Keyword State of Texas
      Place Keyword Texas
      Place Keyword TX
  Access Constraints

        None.

  Use Constraints

        This data is not appropriate for large scale, site specific analysis.

        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 Organization Texas Parks and Wildlife Department GIS Lab
      Contact Address
        Address Type mailing and physical address
        Address 4200 Smith School Road
        City Austin
        State or Province TX
        Postal Code 78744-3292
        Country UNITED STATES
      Contact Voice Telephone 512-389-8070
      Contact Facsimile Telephone 512-389-8300
      Contact Electronic Mail Address mailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=NaturalSubRegions
      Hours of Service 8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri
  Data Set Credit

        Geometry: LBJ School of Public Affairs, 1978, Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, Policy Research Project Report, Number 31. The University of Texas at Austin. Attributes: Updated by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) GIS Lab 04/15/2010

  Native Data Set Environment
    Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000

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## Data Quality ▼►

  Lineage
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Dataset copied.

      Process Date 20100122 16021600
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Dataset copied.

      Source Used Citation Abbreviation
        \\Gis-datasrvr\Gis_Data\GIS_Shared\EnterpriseGIS_Workgroup\counties
      Process Date 20100122 16041700
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Dataset copied.

      Process Date 20100205 09083300
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Dataset copied.

      Source Used Citation Abbreviation
        W:\GIS_Shared\EnterpriseGIS_Workgroup\DataLayersList\OfficialShape\County
      Process Date 2010-02-11
      Process Time 11144300
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Metadata imported.

      Source Used Citation Abbreviation
        M:\EnterpriseGIS_Workgroup\DataLayersList\Metadata\BaseMetadataTemplate.xml
      Process Date 2010-04-15
      Process Time 10464300
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Metadata imported.

      Source Used Citation Abbreviation
        C:\Documents and Settings\jdaneri\Desktop\NaturalRegionNew.xml
      Process Date 2010-04-15
      Process Time 10590800
    Process Step
      Process Description

            Dataset copied.

      Source Used Citation Abbreviation
        \\Gis-datasrvr\GIS_Shared\EnterpriseGIS_Workgroup\DataLayersList\shp\NaturalSubRegion
      Process Date 2010-04-15
      Process Time 11082400

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## Spatial Reference ▼►

  Horizontal Coordinate System Definition
    Geographic
      Latitude Resolution 0.000000
      Longitude Resolution 0.000000
      Geographic Coordinate Units Decimal degrees
    Geodetic Model
      Horizontal Datum Name North American Datum of 1983
      Ellipsoid Name Geodetic Reference System 80
      Semi-major Axis 6378137.000000
      Denominator of Flattening Ratio 298.257222
  Vertical Coordinate System Definition
    Altitude System Definition
      Altitude Resolution 1.000000
      Altitude Encoding Method Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

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## Entities and Attributes ▼►

  Detailed Description
    Entity Type
      Entity Type Label NaturalSubRegions
    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 SubName
      Attribute Definition
        Subregion Name
    Attribute
      Attribute Label SubCode
      Attribute Definition
        Subregion Code
    Attribute
      Attribute Label RegionName
      Attribute Definition
        Region Name
    Attribute
      Attribute Label RegionCode
      Attribute Definition
        Region Code
    Attribute
      Attribute Label SqMiCalc
      Attribute Definition
        Area in square miles
      Attribute Definition Source Calculated in GIS using Texas Centric Albers equal area projection
    Attribute
      Attribute Label AcresCalc
      Attribute Definition
        Area in acres
      Attribute Definition Source Calculated in GIS using Texas Centric Albers equal area projection
    Attribute
      Attribute Label Shape_Leng
    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.

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## Distribution Information ▼►

  Distributor
    Contact Information
      Contact Address
        Address Type mailing and physical address
        Address 4200 Smith School Road
        City Austin
        State or Province TX
        Postal Code 78744-3292
        Country UNITED STATES
  Resource Description Downloadable Data
  Standard Order Process
    Digital Form
      Digital Transfer Information
        Transfer Size 3.104

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## Metadata Reference ▼►

  Metadata Date 2010-12-10
  Metadata Contact
    Contact Information
      Contact Organization Primary
        Contact Organization Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
      Contact Address
        Address Type mailing and physical address
        Address 4200 Smith School Road
        City Austin
        State or Province TX
        Postal Code 78744-3292
        Country UNITED STATES
      Contact Voice Telephone 512-389-8070
      Contact Facsimile Telephone 512-389-8300
      Contact Electronic Mail Address mailto:gislab@tpwd.state.tx.us?subject=NaturalSubRegions
      Hours of Service 8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri
  Metadata Standard Name FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata Standard Version FGDC-STD-001-1998
  Metadata Time Convention local time
  Metadata Access Constraints None
  Metadata Use Constraints
    None
  Metadata Security Information
    Metadata Security Classification Unclassified
  Metadata Extensions
    Online Linkage http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html
    Profile Name ESRI Metadata Profile

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