Point Locations of Active and Abandoned Coal Mines in Illinois

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What does this data set describe?

Title:
Point Locations of Active and Abandoned Coal Mines in Illinois
Abstract:
This is a compilation of point locations of areas mined for coal in Illinois as of January 1, 1991. Points delineate the approximate location of shafts, slopes, drifts, pits, or tipples of individual mines (if known) or the general location of areas. Points have been compiled from a variety of sources. Points of areas mined before 1987 are commonly from source maps at scales of 1:62,500 or smaller and may only represent the approximate area of mining. Points of areas mined since 1987 are commonly digitized at scales ranging from 1:4800 to 1:12,000 and generally represent the location of shafts, slopes or tipples. The boundaries of the mine areas, if known are shown in the coverages COALMINES_PY and COALMINES_PY2. Attributes provided include identification number, type of mine, coal seam mined, and years of operation. Additional information is available from the Coal Section of the Illinois State Geological Survey.

Supplemental_Information: none
  1. How should this data set be cited?

    Coal Section, Illinois State Geological Survey, 19910101, Point Locations of Active and Abandoned Coal Mines in Illinois: ISGS GIS Database clminept, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -91.4244
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.3840
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.4951
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.9540

  3. What does it look like?

  4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

    Calendar_Date: Jan-1991
    Currentness_Reference:
    Publication date of sources. Contact ISGS Coal Section for a list of sources.

  5. What is the general form of this data set?

    Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

    1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Point data set.

    2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      The map projection used is Lambert Conformal Conic.

      Projection parameters:
      Standard_Parallel: 33 0 0.000
      Standard_Parallel: 45 0 0.000
      Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -89 30 0.000
      Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 33 0 0.000
      False_Easting: 914400.00000 meters
      False_Northing: 0.00000

      Planar coordinates are encoded using coordinate pair
      Abscissae (x-coordinates) are specified to the nearest unknown
      Ordinates (y-coordinates) are specified to the nearest unknown
      Planar coordinates are specified in feet

      The horizontal datum used is NAD27.
      The ellipsoid used is CLARKE1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.4 meters.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.98.

  7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    Attribute items are in typical ARC/INFO feature class format. Polygon attributes requiring further explanation are:

     M-INDEX - Unique ISGS identification number assigned to each mine.
    
     PIT - Pit number.  This is used to distinguish between different
           pits mined by a single surface mine or different seams mined
           by an underground mine.
    
     TYPE - type of mine feature
            O - Abandoned underground mine, type of opening unknown
            P - Approximate location, precise location uncertain
            Q - Type of mine unknown
            R - Active surface mine or tipple
            S - Abandoned surface mine or tipple
            T - Active shaft
            U - Abandoned shaft
            V - Active slope
            W - Abandoned slope
            X - Active drift
            Y - Abandoned drift
    
     SEAM - The coal seam mined
            1640 - WADE
            1670 - TROWBRIDGE
            1750 - CALHOUN
            1760 - SHELBYVILLE
            1780 - OPDYKE
            1870 - FRIENDSVILLE
            1910 - BRISTOL HILL
            1990 - FLANNIGAN
            2260 - CHAPEL
            2490 - DANVILLE
            2660 - HERRIN
            2790 - SPRINGFIELD
            2840 - HOUCHIN CREEK
            2870 - KERTON CREEK
            2940 - SURVANT
            2944 - SURVANT (LOWER)
            2950 - LOWELL
            3010 - CARDIFF
            3020 - COLCHESTER
            3210 - DEKOVEN
            3250 - DAVIS
            3272 - SEAHORNE
            3320 - WISE RIDGE
            3330 - MT RORAH
            3370 - MURPHYSBORO
            3400 - NEW BURNSIDE
            3430 - DELWOOD
            3438 - BIDWELL
            3488 - OLDTOWN
            3490 - ROCK ISLAND
            3500 - LITCHFIELD
            3510 - ASSUMPTION
            3540 - COAL IN ABBOTT FORMATION
            3541 - COAL IN UPPER ABBOTT FM
            3590 - WILLIS
            3670 - SMITH
            3735 - UNNAMED COALS BELOW THE SMITH COAL
            3783 - TUNNEL HILL
            3800 - REYNOLDSBURG
    
     MINETYPE - type of mine
                AUGER - auger mine
                DRIFT - underground mine, access by drift opening
                SHAFT - underground mine, access by shaft
                SLOPE - underground mine, access by slope
                STRIP - surface mine
                UG    - underground, type of opening not specified
    
     ACTIVE - An asterisk in this field indicates the mine was
              active as of January 1, 1991.
    
     STARTYEAR - The first reported year of mining at this site.
    
     FINALYEAR - The last reported year of mining at this site.
    
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: none


Who produced the data set?

  1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)

  2. Who also contributed to the data set?

     GIS Processing:  ISGS Staff
     Documentation:   D. Nelson and S. Beaverson
     Quality Control: ISGS Staff
    

  3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

    Illinois State Geological Survey
    Information Office
    615 East Peabody Drive
    Champaign, Illinois 61820
    USA

    217-333-4747 (voice)
    217-244-0802 (FAX)
    isgs@isgs.uiuc.edu

    Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, U.S. Central Time


Why was the data set created?

Coverage created as part of the Critical Trends Assessment Project to provide information at a regional scale on areas affected by coal mining. These points are also published by the ISGS as 1:100,000 scale county maps. The data are suitable for use at a scale of 1:100,000 or smaller.


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

    none (source 1 of 1)
    mines, various coal , varies, coal mine outline maps and other locational information.

    Other_Citation_Details:
    Contact the Coal Section of the Illinois State Geological Survey for detailed source map information. See Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report for a description of the various source maps used.
    Type_of_Source_Media: paper
    Source_Scale_Denominator: varies
    Source_Contribution: mine locations

  2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

    Date: unknown (process 1 of 1)
    unavailable

  3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

    Stiff, Barbara J., 1997, Areas Mined for Coal in Illinois - Part 1: ISGS GIS Database coalmines_py, Illinois State Geologic Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Stiff, Barbara J., 1997, Areas Mined for Coal in Illinois - Part 2: ISGS GIS Database coalmines_py2, Illinois State Geologic Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Illinois Office of Mines and Minerals, 1995, Coal Mine Permits Boundaries in Illinois: IDNR GIS Database coalprmt, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Springfield, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Illinois State Geological Survey, 1996, Non-coal Underground Mines of Illinois: ISGS GIS Database ncmin_py, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Illinois State Geological Survey, 1996, Coal Resources of Illinois: Colchester (No.2), Dekoven, Jamestown, Belle Rive, Bristol Hill, Calhoun, Friendsville, Loudon, Oconee, Opdyke, Shelbyville, and Trowbridge Coals: ISGS GIS Database coal2-84, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    This is the automated version of the Coal Resources Map (for the same coal seams) by J.D. Treworgy and M.H. Bargh (1984).
    Illinois State Geological Survey, 1996, Coal Resources of Illinois: Davis, Murphysboro, Seelyville, Assumption, Bell, Houchin Creek (formerly Summum (No. 4)), Litchfield, coals near Makanda, Mt. Rorah, New Burnside, Reynoldsburg, Rock Island (No. 1), "Seahorne", Survant (formerly Shawneetown), Wiley, Willis, and Wise Ridge Coals.: ISGS GIS Database coalmix-84, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    This is the automated version of the Coal Resources Map (for the same coal seams) by J.D. Treworgy and M.H. Bargh (1984).
    Illinois State Geological Survey, 1996, Coal Resources of Illinois: Springfield (No.5) Coal: ISGS GIS Database coal5-84, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    This is the automated version of the Coal Resources Map (for the same coal seam) by J.D. Treworgy and M.H. Bargh (1984).
    Illinois State Geological Survey, 1996, Coal Resources of Illinois: Herrin (No. 6) Coal: ISGS GIS Database coal6-84, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    This is the automated version of the Coal Resources Map (for the same coal seam) by J.D. Treworgy and M.H. Bargh (1984).
    Illinois State Geological Survey, 1994, Coal Resources of Illinois: Danville (No. 7) Coal: ISGS GIS Database coal7-84, Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Other_Citation_Details:
    This is the automated version of the Coal Resources Map (for the same coal seam) by J.D. Treworgy and M.H. Bargh (1984).


How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    Attribute accuracy has been reviewed by Coal Section personnel based on the best available information. Records of old mines (~pre-1950) are commonly incomplete or ambiguous.

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Horizontal positional accuracy is verified by visual comparison of source and hard copy plots. The source materials used are commonly paper copies (ozalid or hand traces) or microfilm prints of original mine maps supplied by mining companies or other parties. ISGS staff have not verified the accuracy or validity of the original source material. Some original maps are not drawn on a cartographic base. Due to the physical and cartographic quality of the source materials used, horizontal positions may be in error by 500 feet or more. For applications requiring precise horizontal accuracy, the original source maps should be consulted.

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

  4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

    This data set does not represent a complete collection of the location of mine shafts, slopes, and other openings. Many mines had more than one point of entry, however this data set generally includes only one entry point per mine.

  5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

    Point topology present.


How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: none
Use_Constraints:
Reproduction or redistribution of copyrighted digital data sets or products derived therefrom outside of licensee's organization or entity is expressly forbidden. The only exception is redistribution to consultants working for the licensee, and then only for purposes, related to work for the licensee. Such consultants may not further reproduce or redistribute these data sets. None of these data shall be electronically duplicated on magnetic or optical media for use by others, in whole or in part, without permission of the appropriate custodial division within DNR.

Any hardcopies utilizing DNR data sets shall clearly indicate their source. If the licensee has modified the data in any way they are obligated to describe the types of modifications they have performed on the hardcopy map. Licensee specifically agrees not to misrepresent DNR data sets, nor to imply that changes they made were approved by DNR.

These data are not to be used for commercial profit.

  1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)

    Illinois State Geological Survey
    Information Office
    615 East Peabody Drive
    Champaign, Illinois 61820
    USA

    217-333-4747 (voice)
    217-244-0802 (FAX)
    isgs@isgs.uiuc.edu

    Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, U.S. Central Time
  2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

    An Arc/Info .e00 (export) file is currently available free of charge at the Illinois Natural Resources Geospatial Data Clearinghouse. Refer to the Citation Information portion of this file for access to downloadable data and metadata, and a visual (GIF image) representation of the data. Shift-click to download the data set and related documentation. (Data and metadata offered separately, please download both files.)

  3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

    The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides these geographic data "as is." DNR makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of information contained in the geographic data. DNR further makes no warranties, either expressed or implied as to any other matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the product, or its fitness for any particular purpose. The burden for determining fitness for use lies entirely with the user. Although these data have been processed successfully on computers of DNR, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by DNR regarding the use of these data on any other system, nor does the fact of distribution constitute or imply any such warranty.

    In no event shall the DNR have any liability whatsoever for payment of any consequential, incidental, indirect, special, or tort damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, any loss of profits arising out of use of or reliance on the geographic data or arising out of the delivery, installation, operation, or support by DNR.

  4. How can I download or order the data?


Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:
Last modified: 31-Jul-1998
Last Reviewed: 31-Jul-1998
To be reviewed: Aug-2000
Metadata author:
Illinois State Geological Survey
Information Office
615 East Peabody Drive
Champaign, Illinois 61820
USA

217-333-4747 (voice)
217-244-0802 (FAX)
isgs@isgs.uiuc.edu

Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, U.S. Central Time
Metadata standard:
FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)


Illinois Natural Resources Geospatial Data Clearinghouse

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