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<citeinfo>
<origin>Montana State Library</origin>
<pubdate>20250501</pubdate>
<title>Montana Precinct Splits</title>
<geoform>vector digital data</geoform>
<onlink>https://ftpgeoinfo.msl.mt.gov/Data/Spatial/MSDI/AdministrativeBoundaries/</onlink>
<lworkcit>
<citeinfo>
<origin>Montana State Library</origin>
<pubdate>20230420</pubdate>
<title>Montana Administrative Boundaries ArcGIS Server Map Service</title>
<onlink>https://mslservices.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={a43101d4-295a-4bcb-890c-3218abbda60e}</onlink>
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<abstract>Election Districts are mapped from various geographies including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) including CadNSDI. They have been projected to Montana State Plane NAD83(2011) meters [wkid: 6514].</abstract>
<purpose>Precinct splits are created from all of the districts within a county that hold an election. The are created, named, and maintained by the county election administrator. View the individual layer's metadata for additional information about each election district.  View the attribute table to find the source of the election district boundary and the last update date. The list of election districts is provided by the Montana Secretary of State's Office (SOS) from the Election Management System. Election Districts include: Congressional Districts, Voting Precincts, Ambulance / EMS, Cemetery, Community Council, County Commissioner, Drainage, Fire, Hospital, Legislative Districts: House and Senate, Irrigation, Judicial, Jury, Library, Mosquito, Park, Public Service Commission, Resort, Rural, Rural Improvement, School, School Single Member Trustee, Sewer, Soil Conservation, Study Commission, Special, Urban Transportation, Wards, and Water Districts.</purpose>
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<caldate>20250501</caldate>
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<current>publication date</current>
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<progress>In work</progress>
<update>As needed</update>
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<theme>
<themekt>None</themekt>
<themekey>Congressional Districts</themekey>
<themekey>election</themekey>
<themekey>voting</themekey>
<themekey>district</themekey>
<themekey>MSDI</themekey>
<themekey>Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure</themekey>
<themekey>Administrative Boundaries Framework</themekey>
<themekey>Montana Administrative Boundaries</themekey>
<themekey>governmental units</themekey>
<themekey>boundary</themekey>
<themekey>boundaries</themekey>
<themekey>ambulance</themekey>
<themekey>EMS</themekey>
<themekey>cemetery</themekey>
<themekey>community council</themekey>
<themekey>county commissioner</themekey>
<themekey>drainage</themekey>
<themekey>fire</themekey>
<themekey>hospital</themekey>
<themekey>house</themekey>
<themekey>irrigation</themekey>
<themekey>judicial</themekey>
<themekey>jury</themekey>
<themekey>library</themekey>
<themekey>mosquito</themekey>
<themekey>park</themekey>
<themekey>public service commission</themekey>
<themekey>resort</themekey>
<themekey>rural</themekey>
<themekey>rural improvement</themekey>
<themekey>school</themekey>
<themekey>school single member trustee</themekey>
<themekey>senate</themekey>
<themekey>sewer</themekey>
<themekey>soil conservation</themekey>
<themekey>study commission</themekey>
<themekey>special</themekey>
<themekey>urban transportation</themekey>
<themekey>ward</themekey>
<themekey>water</themekey>
</theme>
<theme>
<themekt>ISO 19115 Topic Categories</themekt>
<themekey>boundaries</themekey>
</theme>
<place>
<placekt>None</placekt>
<placekey>Montana</placekey>
</place>
</keywords>
<accconst>None</accconst>
<useconst>The Montana State Library Geographic Information Services provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.</useconst>
<ptcontac>
<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>Montana State Library</cntorg>
</cntorgp>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical</addrtype>
<address>P.O. Box 201800</address>
<address>1201 11th Ave</address>
<city>Helena</city>
<state>MT</state>
<postal>59620-1800</postal>
<country>US</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>406-444-3115</cntvoice>
<cnttdd>Montana Relay 711</cnttdd>
<cntfax>406-444-0266</cntfax>
<cntemail>https://msl.mt.gov</cntemail>
<cntinst>For GIS assistance please submit a GIS Support Ticket: https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Help/ </cntinst>
</cntinfo>
</ptcontac>
<datacred>Montana State Library, Montana County and City Governments, Montana Secretary of State's Office</datacred>
<native>Esri ArcGIS 12.9.4.32739</native>
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<dataqual>
<logic>Topology and geometry checks were run. The dataset was reviewed for errors. </logic>
<complete>Splits were reviewed by the county election administrators for completeness</complete>
<lineage>
<procstep>
<procdesc>Montana Elections Districts were created for the Montana Secretary of State's Office Election Management System.</procdesc>
<procdate>20230206</procdate>
</procstep>
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<direct>Vector</direct>
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<detailed>
<enttyp>
<enttypl>Precinct Splits</enttypl>
<enttypd>Precinct Split polygons</enttypd>
<enttypds>MSL</enttypds>
</enttyp>
<attr>
<attrlabl>OBJECTID</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Internal feature number.</attrdef>
<attrdefs>Esri</attrdefs>
<attrdomv>
<udom>Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.</udom>
</attrdomv>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>Shape</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Feature geometry.</attrdef>
<attrdefs>Esri</attrdefs>
<attrdomv>
<udom>Coordinates defining the features.</udom>
</attrdomv>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CountyName</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The name of the county that the precinct split occurs within</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CountyCode</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The two digit county code used by the Secretary of State's Office</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>County</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The 5-digit Census FIPS code for the county</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>Prec_Code</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The Precinct Split Code from the Election System Software</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>Prec_Name</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The name of the Voting Precinct created by the election administrator in the Election System</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>Precinct_I</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The Precinct Split ID from the Election System</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>PrecSpltCd</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The Precinct Split Code from the Election System</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>PPartName</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The name of the Precinct Split which combines the Precinct and the Code, created by the election administrator in the Election System</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CntyPrecSp</attrlabl>
<attrdef>The name of the Precinct Split created by the election administrator in the Election System. It includes the County Number, Precinct Name, and Precinct Code.</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>AmbDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Ambulance District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CemDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Cemetery District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CityDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>City District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>ComCounDis</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Community Council District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CongDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Congressional District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CntyDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>County District Number</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>CntyComDis</attrlabl>
<attrdef>County Commissioner District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>DrainDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Drainage District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>FireDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Fire District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>HospDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Hospital District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>HouseDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Legislative House District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>IrrDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Irrigation District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>JudDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Judicial District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>LibrDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Library District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>MosqDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Mosquito District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>ParkDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Park District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>PSCommDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Public Service Commission District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>ResortDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Resort District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>RuralDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Rural District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>RurImpDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Rural Improvement District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SchDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>School District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SchSingDis</attrlabl>
<attrdef>School Single Member Trustee District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SenateDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Legislative Senate District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SewerDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Sewer District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SoilConDis</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Soil Conservation District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SpecDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Special District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>StateDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>State District Name (MONTANA)</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>StdyCmDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Study Commission District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>SCJDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Supreme Court Justice District</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>UrbnTrnDis</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Urban Transportation District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>WardDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Ward District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>WtrDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Water District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>JuryDist</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Jury District Name</attrdef>
<attrdefs>MSL</attrdefs>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>Shape_Length</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Length of feature in internal units.</attrdef>
<attrdefs>Esri</attrdefs>
<attrdomv>
<udom>Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.</udom>
</attrdomv>
</attr>
<attr>
<attrlabl>Shape_Area</attrlabl>
<attrdef>Area of feature in internal units squared.</attrdef>
<attrdefs>Esri</attrdefs>
<attrdomv>
<udom>Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.</udom>
</attrdomv>
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<distrib>
<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>Montana State Library</cntorg>
</cntorgp>
<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing</addrtype>
<address>P.O. Box 201800</address>
<address>1201 11th Ave</address>
<city>Helena</city>
<state>MT</state>
<postal>59620-1800</postal>
<country>US</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>406-444-3115</cntvoice>
<cnttdd>Montana Relay 711</cnttdd>
<cntfax>406-444-0266</cntfax>
<cntemail>https://msl.mt.gov</cntemail>
<cntinst>For GIS assistance please submit a GIS Support Ticket: https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Help/</cntinst>
</cntinfo>
</distrib>
<distliab>The Montana State Library Geographic Information Services provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.</distliab>
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<metd>20250501</metd>
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<cntinfo>
<cntorgp>
<cntorg>Montana State Library</cntorg>
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<cntaddr>
<addrtype>mailing and physical</addrtype>
<address>P.O. Box 201800</address>
<address>1201 11th Ave</address>
<city>Helena</city>
<state>MT</state>
<postal>59620-1800</postal>
<country>US</country>
</cntaddr>
<cntvoice>406-444-3115</cntvoice>
<cnttdd>Montana Relay 711</cnttdd>
<cntfax>406-444-0266</cntfax>
<cntemail>https://msl.mt.gov</cntemail>
<cntinst>For GIS assistance please submit a GIS Support Ticket: https://msl.mt.gov/geoinfo/Help/ </cntinst>
</cntinfo>
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<metstdn>FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata</metstdn>
<metstdv>FGDC-STD-001-1998</metstdv>
<mettc>local time</mettc>
<metuc>The Montana State Library Geographic Information Services provides this product/service for informational purposes only. The Library did not produce it for, nor is it suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. Consumers of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the viability of the information for their purposes. The Library provides these data in good faith but does not represent or warrant its accuracy, adequacy, or completeness. In no event shall the Library be liable for any incorrect results or analysis; any direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages to any party; or any lost profits arising out of or in connection with the use or the inability to use the data or the services provided. The Library makes these data and services available as a convenience to the public, and for no other purpose. The Library reserves the right to change or revise published data and/or services at any time.</metuc>
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