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NRCS HUC Basins (8,10,12)
Entry ID: MassGIS_GISDATA.NRCSHUC_POLY

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Summary
Abstract: This dataset is a digital hydrologic unit boundary layer that is at the Subwatershed (12-digit) level. The layer also includes delineations at the Watershed (10-digit) and Subbasin (8-digit) levels. Each basin is identified by a unique Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC), as well a name, at each level. HUCs are identifiers as assigned to basin polygons by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data in this ... View entire text

Purpose: Watershed Areas for Environmental Protection

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Original NRCS data downloaded and projected into Mass State Plane NAD83 Meters. Basins not covering MA were removed.

CURRENTNESS REFERENCE: 10/2005

SPATIAL DATA ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Direct Spatial Reference: Vector
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: G-polygon
Point and Vector Object Count: 339

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Related URL
Link: VIEW EXTENDED METADATA
Description: View Original Metadata document from the MassGIS website.

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: MassGIS Web Documentation
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 43.0   S: 41.0   E: -69.0   W: -74.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Dataset Title: NRCS HUC Basins (8,10,12)
Dataset Release Date: 2001
Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Online Resource: http://www.lighthouse.nrcs.usda.gov/gateway/gatewayhome.html
Location Keywords
Data Resolution
Vertical Resolution: 1.000000
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Access Constraints ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: None, see the html link to the NRCS website in the citation section
Use Constraints USE CONSTRAINTS: None, see the html link to the NRCS website in the citation section
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
Massachusetts Office of Geographic and Environmental Information Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.mass.gov/mgis/massgis.htm

Data Center Personnel
Name: MICHAEL TRUST
Phone: (617) 626-1195
Fax: (617) 626-1249
Email: michael.trust at state.ma.us
Contact Address:
251 Causeway Street
Suite 500
City: Boston
Province or State: MA
Postal Code: 02114
Country: USA
Personnel
DOMINIQUE PAHLAVAN
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: (617) 626-1184
Fax: (617) 626-1249
Email: dpahlavan at state.ma.us, dominique.pahlavan at state.ma.us
Contact Address:
251 Causeway Street
Suite 500
City: Boston
Province or State: MA
Postal Code: 02114
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2006-01-17
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-25

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