Identification_Information: 
   Citation: 
      Citation_Information: 
         Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Publication_Date: 20070604
         Title: DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP DATABASE, TOWN OF MEDICINE LAKE, MONTANA
         Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: FEMA-DFIRM-Final
         Publication_Information: 
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Other_Citation_Details: Metadata_File_Name: 300098_20070604_metadata.txt
         Online_Linkage: www.fema.gov/msc
         Larger_Work_Citation: 
            Citation_Information: 
               Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
               Publication_Date: 20070604
               Title: FEMA CASE 06-08-B163S
   Description: 
      Abstract: The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual-chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The file is georeferenced to earth's surface using the UTM projection and coordinate system.  The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000.
      Purpose: The FIRM is the basis for floodplain management, mitigation, and insurance activities for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Insurance applications include enforcement of the mandatory purchase requirement of the Flood Disaster Protection Act, which "... requires the purchase of flood insurance by property owners who are being assisted by Federal programs or by Federally supervised, regulated or insured agencies or institutions in the acquisition or improvement of land facilities located or to be located in identified areas having special flood hazards," Section 2 (b) (4) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. In addition to the identification of Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), the risk zones shown on the FIRMs are the basis for the establishment of premium rates for flood coverage offered through the NFIP.
The DFIRM Database presents the flood risk information depicted on the FIRM in a digital format suitable for use in electronic mapping applications. The DFIRM database is a subset of the Digital FIS database that serves to archive the information collected during the FIS.
   Time_Period_of_Content: 
      Time_Period_Information: 
         Single_Date/Time: 
            Calendar_Date: 20070604
      Currentness_Reference: FIRM and FIS effective date
   Status: 
      Progress: Complete
      Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
   Spatial_Domain: 
      Bounding_Coordinates: 
         West_Bounding_Coordinate: -104.64
         East_Bounding_Coordinate: -104.36
         North_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.63
         South_Bounding_Coordinate: 48.37
   Keywords: 
      Theme: 
         Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
         Theme_Keyword: hydrology
         Theme_Keyword: environment
         Theme_Keyword: inlandWaters
         Theme_Keyword: structure
         Theme_Keyword: transportation
         Theme_Keyword: elevation
      Theme: 
         Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
         Theme_Keyword: FEMA Flood Hazard Zone
         Theme_Keyword: DFIRM Database
         Theme_Keyword: DFIRM
         Theme_Keyword: Special Flood Hazard Area
         Theme_Keyword: Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
         Theme_Keyword: NFIP
         Theme_Keyword: Base Flood Elevation
         Theme_Keyword: SFHA
         Theme_Keyword: Flood Insurance Rate Map
         Theme_Keyword: FIRM
         Theme_Keyword: Floodway
      Place: 
         Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
         Place_Keyword: REGION 08
         Place_Keyword: STATE MT
         Place_Keyword: COUNTY SHERIDAN
         Place_Keyword: COUNTY-FIPS 30091
         Place_Keyword: COMMUNITY MEDICINE LAKE
         Place_Keyword: FEMA-CID 300098
   Access_Constraints: None
   Use_Constraints: The hardcopy FIRM and DFIRM and the accompanying FISs are the official designation of SFHAs and Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) for the NFIP.  For the purposes of the NFIP, changes to the flood risk information published by FEMA may only be performed by FEMA and through the mechanisms established in the NFIP regulations (44 CFR Parts 59-78).
These digital data are produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRMs and generally match the hardcopy map exactly.  However the hardcopy flood maps and flood profiles are the authoritative documents for the NFIP.
Acknowledgement of FEMA would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
   Point_of_Contact: 
      Contact_Information: 
         Contact_Organization_Primary: 
            Contact_Organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Contact_Position: Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration
         Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing Address
            Address: 500 C Street, S.W.
            City: Washington
            State_or_Province: District of Columbia
            Postal_Code: 20472
            Country: USA
         Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
         Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: www.fema.gov/msc
   Native_Data_Set_Environment: Original data development environment varies.  Finishing of the data is done using ESRI's ARC/INFO software.
   Cross_Reference: 
      Citation_Information: 
         Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Publication_Date: 20050707
         Title: Flood Insurance Rate Map, TOWN OF MEDICINE LAKE, MONTANA
         Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
         Publication_Information: 
            Publication_Place: Washington , DC
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Online_Linkage: http://www.fema.gov/msc
   Cross_Reference: 
      Citation_Information: 
         Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Publication_Date: 20050707
         Title: Flood Insurance Study, TOWN OF MEDICINE LAKE, MONTANA
         Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document
         Publication_Information: 
            Publication_Place: Washington , DC
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Online_Linkage: http://www.fema.gov/msc
   Cross_Reference: 
      Citation_Information: 
         Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Publication_Date: 20050707
         Title: Raster DFIRM, TOWN OF MEDICINE LAKE, MONTANA
         Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
         Publication_Information: 
            Publication_Place: Washington , DC
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Online_Linkage: http://www.fema.gov/msc
Data_Quality_Information: 
   Attribute_Accuracy: 
      Attribute_Accuracy_Report: The DFIRM Database consists of vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction with the hard copy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners.  Attribute accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic System.
Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
To obtain more detailed information in areas where Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and/or floodways have been determined, users are encouraged to consult the Flood Profiles and Floodway Data and/or Summary of Stillwater Elevations tables contained within the FIS report that accompanies this DFIRM database.  Users should be aware that BFEs shown in the S_BFE table represent rounded whole-foot elevations.  These BFEs are intended for flood insurance rating purposes only and should not be used as the sole source of flood elevation information.  Accordingly, flood elevation data presented in the FIS report must be used in conjunction with the FIRM for purposes of construction and/or floodplain management.  The 1-percent-annual-chance water-surface elevations shown in the S_XS table match the regulatory elevations shown in the FIS report.
   Logical_Consistency_Report: When FEMA revises an FIS, adjacent studies are checked to ensure agreement between flood elevations at the boundaries.  Likewise flood elevations at the confluence of streams studied independently are checked to ensure agreement at the confluence.  The FIRM and the FIS are developed together and care is taken to ensure that the elevations and other features shown on the flood profiles in the FIS agree with the information shown on the FIRM.  However, the elevations as shown on the FIRM are rounded whole-foot elevations.  They must be shown so that a profile recreated from the elevations on the FIRM will match the FIS profiles within one half of one foot.
   Completeness_Report: Data contained in the DFIRM Database files reflect the content of the source materials.  Features may have been eliminated or generalized on the source graphic, due to scale and legibility constraints.  With new mapping, FEMA plans to maintain full detail in the spatial data it produces.  However, older information is often transferred from existing maps where some generalization has taken place.
Flood risk data are developed for communities participating in the NFIP for use in insurance rating and for floodplain management. Flood hazard areas are determined using statistical analyses of records of river flow, storm tides, and rainfall; information obtained through consultation with the communities; floodplain topographic surveys; and hydrological and hydraulic analysis. Both detailed and approximate analyses are employed. Generally, detailed analyses are used to generate flood risk data only for developed or developing areas of communities. For areas where little or no development is expected to occur, FEMA uses approximate analyses to generate flood risk data. Typically, only drainage areas that are greater than one square mile are studied.
   Positional_Accuracy: 
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: 
         Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: The DFIRM Database consists of vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM are issued as the official designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners.  Horizontal accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system.
Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy: 
         Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: The DFIRM Database consists of vector files and associated attributes produced in conjunction with the hardcopy FEMA FIRM. The published effective FIRM and DFIRM maps are issued as the official designation of the SFHAs. As such they are adopted by local communities and form the basis for administration of the NFIP. For these purposes they are authoritative. Provisions exist in the regulations for public review, appeals and corrections of the flood risk information shown to better match real world conditions. As with any engineering analysis of this type, variation from the estimated flood heights and floodplain boundaries is possible. Details of FEMA's requirements for the FISs and flood mapping process that produces these data are available in the Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners.  Vertical accuracy was tested by manual comparison of source graphics with hardcopy plots and a symbolized display on an interactive computer graphic system.
Independent quality control testing of FEMA's DFIRM database was also performed.
   Lineage: 
      Source_Information: 
         Source_Citation: 
            Citation_Information: 
               Originator: U.S.Geological Survey
               Publication_Date: 1989
               Title: USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Maps
               Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
               Publication_Information: 
                  Publication_Place: Reston, VA
                  Publisher: U.S.Geological Survey
               Other_Citation_Details: USGS has mapped the county with 1:24,000 scale topographic maps (also referred to as 7.5-minute quadrangles).  The entire county was mapped by the late 1980s.  From the raster topographic maps, a vector index of the USGS topographic maps with its corresponding tile identification number and name was created.
         Type_of_Source_Media: online
         Source_Time_Period_of_Content: 
            Time_Period_Information: 
               Single_Date/Time: 
                  Calendar_Date: 1989
            Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
         Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE1
         Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for the index of USGS 7.5-Minute Series Topographic Map boundaries.
      Source_Information: 
         Source_Citation: 
            Citation_Information: 
               Originator: National Geodetic Survey
               Publication_Date: 2002
               Title: Permanent Bench Mark Data Sheets
               Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital vector data
               Publication_Information: 
                  Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD
                  Publisher: National Geodetic Survey
               Other_Citation_Details: Geodetic data comprise the results of geodetic surveys to determine among other things, latitude, longitude, height, scale, and orientation control.  The NGS' final product is the geodetic data sheet.  Geodetic data sheets are comprehensive summaries of all the published information for a given geodetic reference point, including: the geographic position and/or height based on the current reference datum, condition of the survey mark when it was last visited, a description of where the point is located and how to reach it, and an explanation of the terms used in the data sheet.
         Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
         Source_Time_Period_of_Content: 
            Time_Period_Information: 
               Single_Date/Time: 
                  Calendar_Date: 2002
            Source_Currentness_Reference: ground conditions
         Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE2
         Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for permanent benchmarks.
      Source_Information: 
         Source_Citation: 
            Citation_Information: 
               Originator: MT Dept. of Aministration/Information Services Division; with MT Dept. of Revenue and some MT. Counties
               Publication_Date: 1999
               Title: Montana Cadastral Database
               Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector Digital Data
               Publication_Information: 
                  Publication_Place: State of Montana, USA
                  Publisher: State of Montana, USA
               Other_Citation_Details: Data is built upon the USDI Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB). The GCDB is a complex measurement management system that uses a least squares adjustment of existing survey data to come up with a digital representation of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
         Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
         Type_of_Source_Media: Internet Download
         Source_Time_Period_of_Content: 
            Time_Period_Information: 
               Single_Date/Time: 
                  Calendar_Date: 1999
            Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
         Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE3
         Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for Location of Roads, Railroads, PLSS Data.
      Source_Information: 
         Source_Citation: 
            Citation_Information: 
               Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
               Publication_Date: 2004
               Title: Flood Insurance Study, TOWN OF MEDICINE LAKE, MONTANA
               Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
               Publication_Information: 
                  Publication_Place: Washington, DC
                  Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
               Other_Citation_Details: The hydrologic analyses for the Big Muddy Creek was adopted from a study performed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).  Flood-discharge values for Big Muddy Creek are based on a statistical analysis of discharge records for the streamflow-gaging station (06183000) located about 8 miles upstream from the study area.  The streamflow-gaging station nearest the study area (06183450) was not used in the analysis because of its short record length.  Nineteen years of record are available at station 06183000 (1948-53 and 1955-67).  The peak discharges were analyzed by the guidelines presented in the Water Resources Council Bulletin No. 17b.  Using this method, the 100-year flood discharge was determined to be 11,500 cfs.  This flood discharge was transferred to various stream reaches using the transfer equation developed by Omang.
         Type_of_Source_Media: paper
         Source_Time_Period_of_Content: 
            Time_Period_Information: 
               Single_Date/Time: 
                  Calendar_Date: 2004
            Source_Currentness_Reference: effective date
         Source_Citation_Abbreviation: STUDY1
         Source_Contribution: Spatial and attribute information for floodplain widths, BFEs, Cross Sections, Profile Baseline and floodplain location.
      Process_Step: 
         Process_Description: The DFIRM Database is compiled in conjunction with the hardcopy FIRM and the final FIS report. The specifics of the hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed are detailed in the FIS report. The results of these studies are submitted in digital format to FEMA. These data and unrevised data from effective FIRMs are compiled onto the base map used for DFIRM publication and checked for accuracy and compliance with FEMA standards.
         Process_Date: 20070604
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information: 
   Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector and raster
   Point_and_Vector_Object_Information: 
      SDTS_Terms_Description: 
         SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
      SDTS_Terms_Description: 
         SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String
      SDTS_Terms_Description: 
         SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Spatial_Reference_Information: 
   Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition: 
      Planar: 
         Grid_Coordinate_System: 
            Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator
            Universal_Transverse_Mercator: 
               UTM_Zone_Number: 13
               Transverse_Mercator: 
                  Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
                  Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -105
                  Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0
                  False_Easting: 500000
                  False_Northing: 0
         Planar_Coordinate_Information: 
            Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
            Coordinate_Representation: 
               Abscissa_Resolution: 1
               Ordinate_Resolution: 1
            Planar_Distance_Units: meter
      Geodetic_Model: 
         Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum 1983
         Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
         Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
         Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.26
   Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition: 
      Altitude_System_Definition: 
         Altitude_Datum_Name: North American Vertical Datum of 1988
         Altitude_Resolution: 0.03
         Altitude_Distance_Units: feet
         Altitude_Encoding_Method: Attribute values
Entity_and_Attribute_Information: 
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Base_Index
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for a tiling index for raster data used for the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_BFE
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for base flood elevations lines shown on DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_CBRS
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for Coastal Barrier Resource System units on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Cst_Gage
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for the coastal gages for the study area
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Cst_Tsct_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for coastal transect lines shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_FIRM_Pan
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for DFIRM hardcopy map panels
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Fld_Haz_Ar
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes flood insurance risk zones on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Fld_Haz_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for boundaries of flood insurance risk zones on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Gen_Struct
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for flood control structures shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Label_Ld
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for leader lines on transportation and hydrography labels shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Label_Pt
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for transportation and hydrography labels shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_LOMR
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for LOMRs on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Nodes
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes of points used to define the topology of the hydrologic network.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Ovrbnkln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for the overbank flow lines features for the study area.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Perm_Bmk
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for bench marks on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_PFD_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for the primary frontal dune features for the coastal study area.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_PLSS_Ar
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes of sections, townships and ranges on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_PLSS_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes section lines, township lines and range lines on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Pol_Ar
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for political jurisdictions shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Pol_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for political boundaries shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Precip_Gage
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for rain gages used in developing the hydrologic analysis
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm
Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Profil_BasLn
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for profile baseline and stream centerline features for the study area.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Quad_Index
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for USGS quadrangle maps covering the DFIRM area.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Riv_Mr
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for river mile markers shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Shore_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for the shoreline used in the coastal flood hazard model.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Stn_Start
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for station points.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Subbasins
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for subbasins in the hydrologic analysis.
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Trnsport_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for roads, railroads and other transportation features shown on the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Water_Gage
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for non- rain gages used in developing the hydrologic analysis
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Wtr_Ar
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for hydrography features shown on DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_Wtr_Ln
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for hydrography features shown on DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Detailed_Description: 
      Entity_Type: 
         Entity_Type_Label: S_XS
         Entity_Type_Definition: Location and attributes for cross-section lines in the area covered by the DFIRM
         Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for Flood Hazard Mapping Partners, Appendix L: Guidance for Preparing Draft Digital Data and DFIRM Databases (available at http://www.fema.gov/fhm/dl_cgs.shtm)
   Overview_Description: 
      Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: The DFIRM Database is made up of several data themes containing both spatial and attribute information. These data together represent the current flood risk for the subject area as identified by FEMA. The attribute tables include SFHA locations, flood zone designations, BFEs, political entities, cross-section locations, FIRM panel information, and other data related to the NFIP.
      Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: Appendix L of FEMA Guidelines and Specifications for FEMA Flood Hazard Mapping Partners contains a detailed description of each attribute code and a reference to other relevant information.
      Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: The following tables are included in this data set: L_Stn_Start S_Base_Index S_BFE S_FIRM_Pan S_Fld_Haz_Ar S_Fld_Haz_Ln S_Label_Pt S_Perm_Bmk S_PLSS_Ar S_PLSS_Ln S_Pol_Ar S_Pol_Ln S_Quad_Index  S_XS
Distribution_Information: 
   Distributor: 
      Contact_Information: 
         Contact_Organization_Primary: 
            Contact_Organization: FEMA, Map Service Center
         Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing Address
            Address: P.O.Box 1038
            City: Jessup
            State_or_Province: Maryland
            Postal_Code: 20794-1038
            Country: USA
         Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
         Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: www.fema.gov/msc
         Contact_Instructions: Data requests must include the full name of the community or county and the FIRM panel number(s) or the 7.5- minute series quadrangle sheet area(s) covered by the request.
   Distribution_Liability: No warranty expressed or implied is made by FEMA regarding the utility of the data on any other system nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. FEMA will warrant the delivery of this product in a computer-readable format, and will offer appropriate adjustment of credit when the product is determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition. Requests for adjustment of credit must be made within 90 days from the date of this shipment from the ordering site.
   Standard_Order_Process: 
      Digital_Form: 
         Digital_Transfer_Information: 
            Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
            Format_Version_Number: 1
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Offline_Option: 
               Offline_Media: CD -ROM
               Recording_Format: ISO 9660
      Digital_Form: 
         Digital_Transfer_Information: 
            Format_Name: MapInfo Interchange file (MIF)
            Format_Version_Number: 1
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Offline_Option: 
               Offline_Media: CD -ROM
               Recording_Format: ISO 9660
      Digital_Form: 
         Digital_Transfer_Information: 
            Format_Name: ARCE
            Format_Version_Number: 1
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Offline_Option: 
               Offline_Media: CD -ROM
               Recording_Format: ISO 9660
      Fees: Contact Distributor
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
   Metadata_Date: 20070604
   Metadata_Contact: 
      Contact_Information: 
         Contact_Person_Primary: 
            Contact_Person: FREE TEXT
            Contact_Organization: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Contact_Position: FREE TEXT
         Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing
            Address: 500 C Street, S.W.
            City: Washington
            State_or_Province: District of Columbia
            Postal_Code: 20472
            Country: USA
         Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-358-9616
         Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: http://www.fema.gov/msc
   Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
   Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
   Metadata_Extensions: 
      Online_Linkage: http://hazards.fema.gov
      Online_Linkage: http://www.epsg.org
      Profile_Name: FEMA NFIP Metadata Content and Format Standard
