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Metadata NameMetadata Description
1:24K toposData is based on the most commonly used topographical maps at a scale of 1:24,000.
1:5K orthosData is based on digital orthophotos at a 1:5000 scale. The most recent photos were taken in the mid to late 1990’s.
1:5K orthos (1970s)Data is based on older orthophotos at a 1:5000 scale. These are not digital.
1:24K DEMData is based on the Digital Elevation Model created at a 1:24,000 scale.
1:5K DEMData is based on the “rumored” Digital Elevation Model created at a 1:5,000 scale.
NRCS soil survey mapsData is based on the Natural Resource Conservation Service soils data.
Land use - land cover (1990s statewide)Data is based on statewide Land Use and Land Cover digital data from the 1990s.
Digitial corridor land use - land coverData is based on more detailed digital Land Use and Land Cover data available from the local Regional Planning Commission.
SGAT automatedData is calculated during the SGAT steps and exported to the DMS.
2002 Statewide lcluData is based on statewide Land Use and Land Cover digital data from 2002.
2002 Statewide lclu & HUC 10 2002 Statewide lcluData is based on statewide & HUC 10 Land Use and Land Cover digital data from 2002.
NRCS soil survey maps - updated 2005Data is based on the Natural Resource Conservation Service soils data. (updated 2005)
Field observationData is collected during a windshield survey or field visit.
Field obs. at access point along reachData is from a field observation at an access point along the reach.
Field obs. along entire reachData is from a field observation obtained while boating or walking the entire reach.
Field obs. and detailed notes along entire reachData is from a field observation obtained while boating or walking the entire reach and taking detailed notes.
Field - tape measureData is determined from a field measurement using a tape measure.
Field - GPSData is determined from a field measurement using a GPS.
Field - surveyData is determined from a field survey.
Field - range finderData is determined from a field measurement using a range finder.
1:24K topos, field obs.Data is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps and field observations.
1:24K topos, surficial geology (SG) dataData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps and surficial geology data available from the Natural Resource Conservation Service soils top 20 table
1:24K topos, SG data, field obs.Data is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, surficial geology data, and field observations.
1:24K topos, SG data, field - GPSData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, surficial geology data, and a GPS.
1:24K topos, SG data, geologic studiesData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, surficial geology data, and geologic studies
1:24K topos, bedrock mapData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps and a bedrock map
1:24K topos, bedrock map, dam inventoriesData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, a bedrock map and dam inventories
1:24K topos, soils slope dataData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps and soils slope data
1:24K topos, 1:5K NHDData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps and the National Hydrography Dataset 1:5,000 surface water theme from the Vermont Center for Geographic Information.
1:24K topos, 1:5K NHD, NWI mapsData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, the 1:5,000 NHD theme and National Wetlands Inventory maps.
1:24K topos, 1:5K NHD & orthosData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, the 1:5,000 NHD theme and 1:5,000 orthophotos.
1:24K topos, 1:5K NHD & orthos, filesData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, the 1:5,000 NHD theme, 1990s 1:5,000 orthophotos and office files.
1:24K topos, 1:5K NHD & orthos, files, field obs.Data is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, the 1:5,000 NHD theme, 1990s 1:5,000 orthophotos, office files and field observations.
1:24K topos, 1:5K orthosData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps and 1990s 1:5,000 orthophotos.
1:24K topos, 1:5K orthos, filesData is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, 1:5,000 orthophotos and office files.
1:24K topos, 1:5K orthos, files, field obs.Data is based on 1:24,000 topographic maps, 1:5,000 orthophotos, office files and field observations.
1:5K orthos, other aerial photosData is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos and NRCS or COE compliance flight photos.
1:5K orthos, field obs.Data is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos and field observations.
1:5K orthos (1990s & 1970s)Data is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos and 1970s orthophotos
1:5K orthos (1990s & 1970s), other aerial photosData is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos, 1970s orthophotos, and NRCS or COE compliance flight photos.
1:5K orthos (1990s & 1970s), field obs.Data is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos, 1970s orthophotos, and field observations.
1:5K orthos, other aerial photos, field obsData is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos, NRCS or COE compliance flight photos and field observations.
1:5K orthos (1970s), old aerial photos, toposData is based on 1970s orthophotos, old aerial photos and 1:24,000 topographic maps.
1:5K orthos, recent coverages & photos, field obs.Data is based on 1990s 1:5,000 digital orthophotos, recent orthophotos coverages and photos, and field observations.
1:5K NHD, 1:5K orthosData is based on the 1:5,000 NHD theme and 1:5,000 1990s digital orthophotos.
1:5K NHD, NWI maps, field obs.Data is based on the 1:5,000 NHD theme, National Wetland Inventory maps and field observations.
Interviews - DEC, NRCSData is based on interviews with DEC stream alteration engineers and NRCS engineers.
Interviews - DEC, NRCS, Towns, othersData is based on interviews with DEC stream alteration engineers, NRCS engineers, town officials and others.
Cross-sections, pebble countsData is based on cross-sections and pebble counts.
Profile, cross-sections, pebble countsData is based on stream profile, cross-sections and pebble counts.
Preliminary estimateData is based on a preliminary estimate, without the benefit of field observations.
CaculatedData was calculated from a group of fields
Not EvaluatedData was not collected at all