Illinois State Roads

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What does this data set describe?

Title: Illinois State Roads
Abstract:
These road data are state routes in Illinois. This is a subset of the roads data set stored by county. Note that the functional classification of roadways is the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation and is subject to change. Derived from the US Geological Survey 1:100,000 Digital Line Graph files, transportation layer, 1980-1986. Major highways were updated as of 1993. Publication dates of the USGS maps used as sources range from 1980 to 1986. The maximum estimated error in horizontal position based on National Map Accuracy Standards is 167 feet. Attributes include the route number.

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

    Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 1994, Illinois State Roads: IDNR GIS Database stroutes, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

  2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

    West_Bounding_Coordinate: -92.0
    East_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.5
    North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.5
    South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.0

  3. What does it look like?

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

    Calendar_Date: 1994
    Currentness_Reference: publication date

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

  6. How does the data set represent geographic features?

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

      This is a vector 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. Those requiring additional explanation are:

    Arc Attributes:

     STATE#, Redefined to STATE#1, STATE#2, STATE#3
             Route numbers are contained in a single item which is
             subsequently redefined to deal with coincident routes
             (routes carrying more than one highway route number).
             Any route having a value for route 2 or 3 should also
             have a value for route 1.
             from DLG files, 1980-86, USGS and IDOT county base map series.
             (STATE#1, STATE#2, and STATE#3 - State route numbers)
    
    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:  INHS Staff
     Documentation:   D. Nelson and S. Beaverson
     Quality Control: INHS 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?

In a natural resources context, roads are primarily used as a cartographic element on maps for spatial reference. They are also used for analyses that require, for example, a buffer area between roads and natural features. These data are appropriate for use in local and regional thematic analysis. They are not appropriate as a geodetic or engineering base.


How was the data set created?

  1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

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

    Date: 1980 (process 1 of 2)
    Derived from the US Geological Survey 1:100,000 Digital Line Graph files, transportation layer, 1980-1986. Publication dates of the USGS maps used as sources range from 1980 to 1986.

    Date: 1993 (process 2 of 2)
    Major highways were updated as of 1993.

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

    Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 1994, Interstates and Toll Roads in Illinois: IDNR GIS Database intstate, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:

    Illinois Department of Natural Resources, 1994, U. S. Highways in Illinois: IDNR GIS Database ushways, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Champaign, Illinois.

    Online Links:


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

  1. How well have the observations been checked?

    not available

  2. How accurate are the geographic locations?

    Accuracy is equal to that of 1:100,000 analog maps based on USGS National Map Accuracy Standards.

  3. How accurate are the heights or depths?

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

    No statement of completeness was provided with the original USGS DLG data. Visual inspection and use suggests that coverage is comprehensive but reflective of the date of source map publication date. This date varies across the state. All interstates and toll roads contained in USGS 1:100,000 DLG files are included.

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

    Data set is topologically structured linear data with nodes at all intersections. Pseudo nodes (nodes between arcs with common attribute values across all non-system attribute fields) may exist on some arcs.


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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