DNR Hydrography - Stream Routes with Stream Types
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Section 1: Overview
Originator:DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife - Fisheries Unit
Title:
DNR Hydrography - Stream Routes with Stream Types
Abstract:
Linear features representing statewide hydrographic features coded by stream type (e.g., perennial or intermittent stream, perennial or intermittent ditch, lake or wetland connector, etc.) See Attributes for a complete list of stream types.
Maintenance: Stream type segments are maintained as tabular data and displayed as linear events on the Stream Routes with Kittle Numbers and Mile Measures layer.
In the attribute table, designated segments extend from the FROM_MEAS (mile) to the TO_MEAS (mile) and have a total length = [LENGTH_MI] on a route with total length = [ROUTE_MI].
NOTE: In early 2015, stream type codes were transferred from the original DNR 24K Streams/MNDOT Basemap layer (derived from USGS topographic maps, circa 1960's-80's) to the current watercourse features in the DNR Hydrography Dataset layer. The stream types of some features (i.e., lake and wetland connectors) were updated to better integrate with open-water polygons. Others were changed to reflect watercourse channelization (i.e., stream types changed to ditch types). Despite these changes, there has been no comprehensive update to the stream type codes to reflect current hydrographic conditions. This especially pertains to the "perennial" vs. "intermittent" attributes. Thus, the current accuracy of assigned stream types, as well as the accuracy and completeness of the watercourse linework in relation to current 'real-world' conditions, is unknown.
New efforts in 2015 focus on development of methodology to derive new hydrography (i.e., streams and open water polygons) from LiDAR data sources. The increased level of detail, accuracy and currentness of the LiDAR data will lead to hydrography layers which much better reflect the current hydrography of Minnesota.
Purpose:
To provide a comprehensive, statewide hydrography layer which serves as the base GIS layer for all DNR business needs, including mapping, analysis, reporting, statuatory responsibilities, etc. Examples of uses are regional hydrographic modeling/analysis, basemapping, limnological studies, and linkage to Fisheries data.
Time Period of Content Date:
03/31/2015
Currentness Reference:
Re-delineations and edits occur as needed. Stream types are based on USGS topographic quad maps (circa 1960-80's) and have NOT been updated to reflect current hydrologic conditions.
Progress:
In work
Maintenance and Update Frequency:
As needed
Spatial Extent of Data:
Statewide
Bounding Coordinates:
-97.23
-89.53
49.37
43.5
Place Keywords:
Minnesota, border waters
Theme Keywords:
Hydrography, Water, Streams, Rivers, inlandWaters, watercourses
Theme Keyword Thesaurus:
Access Constraints:
None
Use Constraints:
Use of the data are constrained only by the DNR GIS Data License Agreement. See the Distribution Liability section below for a link.
Contact Person Information:
Lyn Bergquist,
GIS Data Contact
Minnesota DNR - Fisheries Unit
500 Lafayette Rd
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-259-5189
Email: lyn.bergquist@state.mn.us
Browse Graphic:
None available
Associated Data Sets:
Section 2: Data Quality
Attribute Accuracy:
Logical Consistency:
Completeness:
Data exist statewide. Many features have been re-digitized to better match aerial photography; others may be poorly digitized or missing from this dataset.
Horizontal Positional Accuracy:
Horizontal positional accuracy is based originally on the 24K MNDOT Basemap source data. Many linear features have been improved by various partners via on-screen digitizing using DOQs and FSA imagery.
Vertical Positional Accuracy:
N/A
Lineage:
Linear hydrographic features were originally derived from MNDOT Basemap 1:24,000 scale data. Considerable editing and attributing of DNR-managed streams has taken place since 2000; attributes have been enhanced to better support DNR business practices. This dataset contains a collection of "best available features" from multiple sources, and represent various scales and accuracies. Thus, feature accuracy is highly variable and may not accurately reflect real-world conditions.
Section 3: Spatial Data Organization (not used in this metadata)
Section 4: Coordinate System
Horizontal Coordinate Scheme:
Universal Transverse Mercator
UTM Zone Number:
15
Horizontal Datum:
NAD83
Horizontal Units:
meters
Vertical Datum:
not applicable
Vertical Units:
Not Applicable
Depth Datum:
not applicable
Depth Units:
Not Applicable
Section 5: Attributes
Overview:
Attributes have been enhanced to better support DNR business practices. The original STRM_TYPE codes (describing water feature type) have been retained from the older DNR 24K/MNDOT 24k dataset (which were originally derived from USGS topo quad maps, circa 1960-1980's). Stream types of some features
have been updated to better integrate with open-water polygons (e.g., lake and wetland connectors) and to reflect watercourse channelization (i.e., stream types changed to ditch types). There has been no comprehensive update to these codes to reflect current hydrographic conditions.
Detailed Citation:
Table Detail:
streams_with_measured_kittle_routes - Stream Routes with Stream Types| Field Name | Valid Values | Definition | Definition Source |
|---|
| FW_ID | 0,100000 to 300000 | Unique Fisheries Watercourse ID for joining/linking stream routes to DNR Fisheries Stream Survey Oracle DB. FW_IDs are assigned based on how the watercourse is managed by DNR Fisheries (an FW_ID may correspond to an entire stream or portion of a stream.) Dummy (invalid) Kittle Numbers have FW_ID = 0. | DNR Fisheries Stream Survey DB |
| KITTLE_NBR | - | Watercourse ID per DNR Fisheries Stream Survey database. A valid KITTLE_NBR has a drainage-branching format 'X-000-000-000...' (See VALID = Y, below).
A dummy KITTLE_NBR has the format 'MAJXXXX-xxxxx' (See VALID = N, below). | DNR Fisheries Stream Survey DB |
| KITTLE_NAME | - | Stream Name per DNR Fisheries Stream Survey database | DNR Fisheries Stream Survey DB |
| ROUTE_MI | - | Length of entire stream route in miles. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| FROM_MEAS | - | Mile measure for starting (downstream) location of linear feature. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| TO_MEAS | - | Mile measure for ending (upstream) location of linear feature. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| LENGTH_MI | - | Length of linear feature in miles. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| START_UTM_X | - | UTM X coordinate for starting location of linear feature. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| START_UTM_Y | - | UTM Y coordinate for starting location of linear feature. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| END_UTM_X | - | UTM X coordinate for ending location of linear feature. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| END_UTM_Y | - | UTM Y coordinate for ending location of linear feature. (GIS-calculated.) | DNR Fisheries |
| VALID | enumerated | Flag to identify validity of assigned Kittle Numbers | DNR Fisheries Stream Survey DB |
| N | Dummy (invalid) Kittle Number assigned by DNR Fisheries; has the format 'MAJXXXX-xxxxx' where MAJXXXX represents the 4-digit code for the HUC04 drainage and -xxxxx is a unique, sequential number.
Dummy Kittle Numbers usually pertain to small unmanaged streams and streams outside of MN. | DNR Fisheries |
| Y | Valid Kittle Number
assigned by DNR Fisheries; has a valid drainage-branching format 'X-000-000-000...' where X identifies the major drainage (H-Hudson Bay, I-Iowa/Cedar River, M-Mississippi River, S-Lake Superior) and '-000-000-000...' is a branching identifier that lengthens as you move upstream.
Valid Kittle Numbers usually pertain to major streams and/or streams that have had some type of DNR management. | DNR Fisheries |
| LABEL | - | A concatenation of Kittle Name + (Kittle Number) for labeling purposes | DNR Fisheries |
| PUBLISH_DATE | - | Date the GIS layer was published or updated and re-published. | DNR Fisheries |
| STRM_TYPE | enumerated | Stream Type | MNDOT Basemap |
| 20 | Stream (Perennial) - natural conveyance feature (natural entity) | |
| 21 | Stream (Intermittent) - natural conveyance feature (natural entity) | |
| 22 | Stream (Unknown) - natural conveyance feature (natural entity) | |
| 40 | Drainage Ditch (Perennial) - human created conveyance feature from original USGS quad map (unnatural entity) | |
| 41 | Drainage Ditch (Intermittent) - human created conveyance feature from original USGS quad map (unnatural entity) | |
| 42 | Drainage Ditch (Undifferentiated) - human created conveyance feature from original USGS quad map (unnatural entity) | |
| 60 | Connector (Lake) - artificial arc connector (false entity) | |
| 61 | Connector (Wetland) - artificial arc connector (false entity) | |
| 62 | Centerline (River) - artificial arc connector (false entity) | |
| 63 | Connector (River)- artificial arc connector (false entity) | |
| 70 | Road Culvert - flow conveyance feature (unnatural entity) | |
| 71 | Underground Storm Sewer - flow conveyance feature (unnatural entity) | |
| 72 | Force Main - flow conveyance feature (unnatural entity) | |
| 73 | Drain Tile - flow conveyance feature (unnatural entity) | |
| 80 | Interpreted Arc Connector - assumed arc connector (natural, unnatural and false entities) | |
| 81 | Arbitrary Flow Connector - assumed arc connector (natural, unnatural and false entities) | |
| 90 | Superceded Natural Channel - assumed arc connector (natural, unnatural and false entities) | |
| STRM_LONG | enumerated | Stream type long description | MNDOT Basemap |
| Stream (Perennial) | A perennial (permanent) stream | |
| Stream (Intermittent) | An intermittent stream which flows under some (but not all) hydrologic conditions | |
| Stream (Unknown) | A stream captured from a draft USGS topo quad map, which does not differentiate stream type | |
| Stream (Underground) | An underground feature of Karst topography (southeastern MN only) | |
| Drainage Ditch (Perennial) | A perennial (permanent) drainage ditch | |
| Drainage Ditch (Intermittent) | An intermittent drainage ditch, which flows under some (but not all) hydrologic conditions | |
| Drainage Ditch (Undifferentiated) | A drainage ditch whose type is not specified | |
| Aqueduct (Elevated or Tunnel) | An artificial (man-made) channel constructed to convey water from one location to another | |
| Connector (Lake) | An artificial linear connection through a lake polygon (to promote hydrologic connectivity across the landscape) | |
| Connector (Wetland) | An artificial linear connection through a wetland polygon (to promote hydrologic connectivity across the landscape) | |
| Centerline (River) | A linear feature representing the centerline of a large river | |
| Connector (River) | A connecting spur from the river centerline to a tributary inlet (provides connectivity with the tributary feature) | |
| River Outflow Connector | A river connector that flows outward from a river | |
| Road Culvert | An artificial (man-made) feature constructed to convey water under a roadway | |
| Underground Storm Sewer | A storm sewer pipe that conveys storm water underground | |
| Force Main | A pressurized main pipe that carries water, sewage or other materials (Met Council code only) | |
| Drain Tile | A feature used to drain excess water from (most often) agricultural landscapes | |
| Interpreted Arc Connector | A feature added to represent water conveyance, whose presence is interpreted from hydrologic knowledge but not exactly known | |
| Arbitrary Flow Connector | A feature added to influence drainage patterns in DEMs (for modeling and watershed delineation only) | |
| Superceded Natural Channel | A natural stream channel superceded by a newer constructed channel; (a historical record of the original watercourse) | |
| CONTENT_DATE | - | Date that specific content attributes were updated. | |
Section 6: Distribution
Publisher:
Minnesota DNR - Division of Fisheries
Publication Date:
03/31/2015
Contact Person Information:
Zeb Thomas,
GIS Data Systems Coordinator
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Rd
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-259-5637
Email: zeb.thomas@state.mn.us
Distributor's Data Set Identifier:
water_dnr_hydrography.gdb
Ordering Instructions:
Please visit the download page for this dataset on the Minnesota Geospatial Commons website using the web link below (Online Linkage). Online Linkage: I AGREE
to the notice in "Distribution Liability" above. Clicking to agree will either begin the download process, link to a service, or provide more instructions. See "Ordering Instructions" above for details.
Section 7: Metadata Reference
Metadata Date:
08/28/2017
Contact Person Information:
Lyn Bergquist,
GIS Data Contact
Minnesota DNR - Fisheries Unit
500 Lafayette Rd
Saint Paul,
MN
55155
Phone: 651-259-5189
Email: lyn.bergquist@state.mn.us
Metadata Standard Name:
Minnesota Geographic Metadata Guidelines
Metadata Standard Version:
1.2