NON-SENSITIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Florida Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Archaeological Research

Publication_Date: 19990500

Title: NON-SENSITIVE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

Edition: 20010000

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: SHAPE

Online_Linkage: <http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/index.html>

Description:

Abstract:

This data set contains public archaeological site boundaries and basic site attributes as recorded at the Florida Master Site File.

Purpose:

The dataset provides location and attribute information about Non-sensitive historical structures for use in resource management, law enforcement, and research purposes. The Bureau of Archaeological Research cares for state-owned archaeological sites and artifacts, and helps to identify, preserve and interpret the tangible remains of Florida's earlier cultures.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19990000

Ending_Date: 19990000

Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Theme_Keyword: Florida History

Theme_Keyword: Historical Buildings

Theme_Keyword: Archaeology

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Place_Keyword: Florida

Place_Keyword: Historical Building Locations

Place_Keyword: United States

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE

Temporal_Keyword: 1990's

Access_Constraints: NONE

Use_Constraints:

THE DATA INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION ARE BASED ON INTERPRETATION OF AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGALLY BINDING.

Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale data sets are not suitable for some projects, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale data sets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries.

1:100000 scale data sets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:250000 scale data sets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

The locations of archaeological sites, historic structures, unmarked human burials, cemeteries, and other cultural features contained in this (and other) Florida Master Site File data layers are for resource management, law enforcement, and research purposes only. State law protects archaeological remains on state owned and controlled lands (section 267.13, Florida Statutes). State law protects human burial sites on all lands (sections 872.02 and 872.05, Florida Statutes).

Many of the polygons in this coverage are very small. To avoid losing polygons when building the coverage, TOLERANCES should be set VERY LOW. (for geographic coordinates in decimal degrees i.e., fuzzy = 0.00001) It is helpful to turn the label points on when viewing the entire coverage as otherwise some polygons will be too small to see.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

For more information, visit: <http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/index.html>

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Florida Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Archaeological Research

Publication_Date: 19990500

Title: Unavailable

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data layer.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Certain node/geometry and topology (GT)-polygon/chain relationships are collected or generated to satisfy topological requirements. Some of these requirements include: chains must begin and end at nodes, chains must connect to each other at nodes, chains do not extend through nodes, left and right GT-polygons are defined for each chain element and are consistent throughout the transfer, and the chains representing the limits of the file (neatline) are free of gaps. The neatline is generated by connecting the four corners of the digital file, as established during initialization of the digital file. All data outside the enclosed region are ignored and all data crossing these geographically straight lines are clipped at the neatline. (Exception: During the QA/QC process all data is examined and if errors are found and corrections are possible, then data is corrected accordingly. This process is documented in the Process_Step.) Data within a specified tolerance of the neatline are snapped to the neatline. Neatline straightening aligns the digitized edges of the digital data with the generated neatline, that is, with the longitude/latitude lines in geographic coordinates. All internal polygons are tested for closure. Certain attributes and/or entities, e.g. closure line, convey data quality information. When information to be encoded in the subfield is known to be not applicable (undefined, not relevant), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s"; and when the information to be encoded is relevant but unknown (or missing), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s."

Completeness_Report:

Certain node/geometry and topology (GT)-polygon/chain relationships are collected or generated to satisfy topological requirements. Some of these requirements include: chains must begin and end at nodes, chains must connect to each other at nodes, chains do not extend through nodes, left and right GT-polygons are defined for each chain element and are consistent throughout the transfer, and the chains representing the limits of the file (neatline) are free of gaps. The neatline is generated by connecting the four corners of the digital file, as established during initialization of the digital file. All data outside the enclosed region are ignored and all data crossing these geographically straight lines are clipped at the neatline. (Exception: During the QA/QC process all data is examined and if errors are found and corrections are possible, then data is corrected accordingly. This process is documented in the Process_Step.) Data within a specified tolerance of the neatline are snapped to the neatline. Neatline straightening aligns the digitized edges of the digital data with the generated neatline, that is, with the longitude/latitude lines in geographic coordinates. All internal polygons are tested for closure. Certain attributes and/or entities, e.g. closure line, convey data quality information. When information to be encoded in the subfield is known to be not applicable (undefined, not relevant), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s"; and when the information to be encoded is relevant but unknown (or missing), then the subfield is valued by a string of "9s." This dataset contains archeological sites that are released for general public use and does not include all known sites. Contact the Florida Division of Historical Resources for further information concerning specific sensitive archeoloigcal sites. The archaeological site data are based on field reports which have been submitted by many and varied individuals, groups, institutions, and cultural resource firms. Submissions to the Site File are sometimes accepted from amateurs (non-archaeologists) as well as professionals. The site locations are only as accurate as the location information submitted to the Site File by the site recorder. The accuracy of submitted information cannot always be verified. The absence of archaeological sites in the GIS does not preclude the existence of an unrecorded site in the field. In fact, only an estimated 10% of the sites in existence are recorded at the Site File.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Florida Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Archaeological Research

Publication_Date: 19990500

Title: Unavailable

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map

Source_Scale_Denominator: 24,000

Type_of_Source_Media: Map

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 19990000

Ending_Date: 19990000

Source_Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FDHR (BAR)

Source_Contribution: Vector data representing public archaeological site boundaries.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

The process step describes, in general, the process used in the production of data sets. The originating agencies created the original spatial coverage. GeoPlan, during the QA/QC process included the following aspects: (1) Projected data to FGDL Albers (2) Set Tolerances to FGDL Standards (3) Upcased Items (4) Added Descript item based on SITETYPE_1, (5) Performed regionpoly to convert regions to polygons

Process_Date: 20000000

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area

Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:

Standard_Parallel: 24.000000

Standard_Parallel: 31.500000

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000

False_Easting: 400000.00000

False_Northing: 0.00000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate Pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001024

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001024

Planar_Distance_Units: METERS

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: HPGN

Ellipsoid_Name: GRS1980

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: ARCSIT.DBF

Entity_Type_Definition: Database File

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: None

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITEID

Attribute_Definition: This is the state site number

Attribute_Definition_Source: Florida Division of Historical Resources Record Number

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FORMNO

Attribute_Definition:

Identifying code used to locate and track each site's original form and later update form(s) in the Florida Master Site File database

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITENAME

Attribute_Definition: The site name as recorded at the Florida Master Site File

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SITETYPE_1-6

Attribute_Definition:

General archaeological site type, especially dealing with aspects of site setting, important structures or features that are present, cultural or settlement function, or relative density of material remains. More than one site type may be represented at the same site. If all six site type fields are populated, there is a possibility that more exist for the site and are recorded on the paper forms located at the Site File. Values in these fields are limited to a discrete list of possibilities used in the Site File Smartform program. A list of these values can be found in the field descriptions included in the Archaeological Smartform, available at <http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/msf/smartform.html>

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: CULTURE_1-8

Attribute_Definition:

Archaeological culture or subculture or historic context represented at the site. More than one culture or historic context may be represented at the same site. If all eight culture fields are populated there is a possibility that more exist for the site and are recorded on the paper forms at the Site File. Values in these fields are limited to a discrete list of possibilities used in the Site File Smartform program. A list of these values can be found in the field descriptions included in theArchaeological Smartform, available at <http://dhr.dos.state.fl.us/msf/smartform.html>

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SURV_EVAL

Attribute_Definition:

Surveyor's evaluation of the cultural resource's eligibility for the National Register when the resource is considered as an independent entity -- not as a component, or "contributing property" to a potential district

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: FIELD_DATE

Attribute_Definition: Date that the field work started at a the cultural resource

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SURVEY_NO

Attribute_Definition:

The serial number assigned by the Site File to the report or manuscript produced by the survey or project which identified or reexamined the cultural resource. Not all sites have an associated report or manuscript

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: D_NRLISTED

Attribute_Definition:

Date that the site was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The field is blank if the site is not listed on the National Register

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: SHPO_EVAL

Attribute_Definition:

Indicates whether the structure was address Matched(M) or on-screen Digitized(D)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: PLOT_TYPE

Attribute_Definition:

A value of 'NORM' in this field indicates that the site plot represents the actual boundary of the archaeological resource as recorded by the surveyor. A value of 'GV' (General Vicinity) in this field indicates that the site plot DOES NOT represent actual site boundaries, but rather bounds an area within which the site is believed to be located. *NOTE: The 'GV' designation for archaeological sites is currently being checked for accuracy at the Site File. A more complete and accurate coverage of 'GV' siteswill soon be available. Please contact the Florida Master Site File for the most current information

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT

Attribute_Definition: SITETYPE_1, may be abbreviated

Attribute_Definition_Source: Same

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Operator

Contact_Organization: FLORIDA GEOGRAPHIC DATA LIBRARY

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Physical

Address:

431 Architecture Building PO Box 115706

City: Gainesville

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32611-5706

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (352) 3920997, Operator

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdldocs/document/techsupp.htm>

Hours_of_Service: 24 Hours / Day

Contact_Instructions:

Please visit the web site, <http://www.fgdl.org>, for all questions or concerns.

Distribution_Liability:

Florida Geographic Data Library is a product of the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. THE FGDL DATA AS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND ANY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE CREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER (COLLECTIVELY THE "MATERIALS") ARE COPYRIGHTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER FOR THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (THE "DATA PROVIDERS"). DO NOT REPRODUCE, REDISTRIBUTE OR RESELL THE MATERIALS, OR PROVIDE THE MATERIALS FOR FREE TO CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS, OR PLACE THE MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD ON A WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN USING FGDL DATA OR SOFTWARE IN PROJECTS, MAPS, ETC.; YOU AGREE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FGDL AS A DATA SOURCE. THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS". THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE QUALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 19990500

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Operator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Physical

Address: R. A. Gray Building, 500 South Bronough St.

City: Tallahassee

State_or_Province: Florida

Postal_Code: 32399-0250

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (850) 487-2299

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998