Identification_Information: 
   Citation: 
      Citation_Information: 
         Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Publication_Date: 20070928
         Title: DIGITAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP DATABASE, FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, USA
         Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: FEMA-DFIRM-Final
         Publication_Information: 
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Online_Linkage: http://www.fema.gov/msc
         Larger_Work_Citation: 
            Citation_Information: 
               Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
               Publication_Date: Unknown
               Title: FEMA CASE 06-08-B1065
   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).
In addition to the preceding, required text, the Abstract should also describe the projection and coordinate system as well as a general statement about horizontal accuracy.
      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: 20070928
      Currentness_Reference: FIRM and FIS Effective Date
   Status: 
      Progress: Complete
      Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Unknown
   Spatial_Domain: 
      Bounding_Coordinates: 
         West_Bounding_Coordinate: -115.1510
         East_Bounding_Coordinate: -112.7842
         North_Bounding_Coordinate: 49.0249
         South_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.4729
   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: FEMA NFIP Topic Category
         Theme_Keyword: DFIRM
         Theme_Keyword: FIRM
         Theme_Keyword: FEMA Flood Hazard Zone
         Theme_Keyword: DFIRM Database
         Theme_Keyword: Special Flood Hazard Area
         Theme_Keyword: Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map
         Theme_Keyword: CBRS
         Theme_Keyword: Coastal Barrier Resources System
         Theme_Keyword: Riverine Flooding
         Theme_Keyword: Coastal Flooding
         Theme_Keyword: NFIP
         Theme_Keyword: Base Flood Elevation
         Theme_Keyword: SFHA
         Theme_Keyword: Flood Insurance Rate Map
         Theme_Keyword: Floodway
      Place: 
         Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
         Place_Keyword: REGION 08
         Place_Keyword: STATE MT
         Place_Keyword: COUNTY Flathead
         Place_Keyword: COUNTY-FIPS 029C
         Place_Keyword: COMMUNITY Countywide
         Place_Keyword: FEMA-CID 300023
   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_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
   Cross_Reference: 
      Citation_Information: 
         Originator: Federal Emergency Management Agency
         Publication_Date: 20070928
         Title: Flood Insurance Rate Map, Flathead County, Montana, USA.
         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: 20070928
         Title: Flood Insurance Study, Flathead County, Montana, USA.
         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: 20051101
         Title: Raster FIRM, Flathead County, Montana, USA.
         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 community based 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 community based 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 community based 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:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: NOAA, National Geodetic Survey
          Publication_Date: 20040101
          Title: NGS Benchmarks
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: NOAA Campus, Silver Spring, MD
            Publisher: NOAA, National Geodetic Survey
          Other_Citation_Details: Downloaded from NGS website.  Removed those attributed as "Mark Not Found"
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        Source_Currentness_Reference: Effective Date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: BASE1
      Source_Contribution: S_PERM_BMK
    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Department of Natural Resources
          Publication_Date: 20060201
          Title: Base Flood Elevations
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: FEMA
          Other_Citation_Details: Created from effective profiles and converted to NAVD88
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      Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
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          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 99990909
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Effective Date
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FIS1
      Source_Contribution: S_BFE
    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: FEMA
          Publication_Date: 20060201
          Title: Effective Cross Sections
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: FEMA
          Other_Citation_Details: Effective maps georeferenced by PBS&J, and cross sections were digitized.  Locations were then checked against profiles and transportation/political/aerial photos, and adjusted when necessary.
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        S_WTR_LN
        S_FLD_HAZ_AR
        S_GEN_STRUCT
    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Flathead County
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Public Land Survey System
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Kalispell, MT
            Publisher: Flathead County
          Other_Citation_Details: none
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        S_PLSS_AR
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    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Flathead County
          Publication_Date: 20050205
          Title: Political Boundaries- County & Communities
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Kalispell, MT
            Publisher: Flathead County
          Other_Citation_Details: Downloaded from Flathead County ftp site.  Data is updated on this website daily, so data is current as of download date.
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      Source_Contribution: S_POL_LN
    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: USDA Data Gateway
          Publication_Date: 20020509
          Title: Flathead County DOQQ Mosaic
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
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            Publisher: USDA Data Gateway
          Other_Citation_Details: Flathead County USGS DOQQ mosaic downloaded from USDA Data Gateway ortho1-1_s_mt029.sid... metadata available for mosaic  flight dates 1990-1995
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    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: USGS
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: USGS 7.5 Minute quadrangle boundaries
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
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            Publisher: USGS
          Other_Citation_Details: none
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    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
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          Publication_Date: 20060201
          Title: Panel Layout
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
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            Publisher: USGS
          Other_Citation_Details: None
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      Type_of_Source_Media: Online
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    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: FEMA
          Publication_Date: 20030702
          Title: Flood Hazard Polygons
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: FEMA
          Other_Citation_Details: LOMR case # 02-08-300P
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          Publication_Date: 20050518
          Title: Flathead National Forest
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
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            Publisher: Flathead National Forest
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          Originator: Flathead Indian Reservation
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Flathead Indian Reservation
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
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            Publisher: Flathead Indian Reservation
          Other_Citation_Details: obtained from Indian Reservation GIS, but no metadata received
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          Originator: NFS
          Publication_Date: 20020508
          Title: Kootenai National Forest
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          Publication_Information:
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            Publisher: Kootenai National Forest
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          Originator: NFS
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Lolo National Forest
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          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Missoula, MT
            Publisher: Lolo National Forest
          Other_Citation_Details: obtained from Lolo National Forest GIS, but no metadata received
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          Originator: Montana National Heritage Program
          Publication_Date: 20021014
          Title: Glacier National Park
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Helena, MT
            Publisher: Montana State Library
          Other_Citation_Details: downloaded from nris http://nris.state.mt.us/nsdi/nris/shape/nfrd.zip
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      Source_Contribution: S_POL_LN
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Flathead County
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Roads
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Kalispell, MT
            Publisher: Flathead County
          Other_Citation_Details: Roads GPS'ed by County, updated daily
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      Source_Contribution: S_TRNSPORT_LN
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Flathead County
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Railroads
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Kalispell, MT
            Publisher: Flathead County
          Other_Citation_Details: modified version of the 1:250,000 railroad data available at http://nris.state.mt.us/nsdi/nris/rr5.html
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      Source_Contribution: S_TRNSPORT_LN
    Source_Information:
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: FEMA
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Redelineated Zone A
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: FEMA
          Other_Citation_Details: A zone redelineated to 2 meter contours generated from USGS 10 meter DEMS
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      Source_Contribution: S_FLD_HAZ_AR
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        Citation_Information:
          Originator: FEMA
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: New Zone A
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: FEMA
          Other_Citation_Details: New Zone A created for Middle Fork Flathead River
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          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 99990909
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      Source_Contribution: S_FLD_HAZ_AR
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      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: FEMA
          Publication_Date: 99990909
          Title: Ashley Creek New Study
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Digital Vector Data
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Washington, DC
            Publisher: FEMA
          Other_Citation_Details: New Zone A and Zone AE for Ashley Creek, Spring Creek, Trumbull Creek
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          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 99990909
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      Source_Contribution: S_FLD_HAZ_AR, S_XS, S_WTR_LN, S_GEN_STRUCT, S_BFE
    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: 19960505
Spatial_Reference_Information: 
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            Universal_Transverse_Mercator: 
               UTM_Zone_Number: 11
               Transverse_Mercator: 
                  Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
                  Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -117.0
                  Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
                  False_Easting: 500000
                  False_Northing: 0.0
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               Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000172
            Planar_Distance_Units: meters
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         Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
         Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
         Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.25
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         Altitude_Resolution: 0.03
         Altitude_Distance_Units: feet
         Altitude_Encoding_Method: Attribute values
Entity_and_Attribute_Information: 
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         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.
      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_Gen_Struct
        S_Perm_Bmk
        s_LOMR
        S_PLSS_Ar
        S_PLSS_Ln
        S_Pol_Ar
        S_Pol_Ln
        S_Quad_Index
        S_Wtr_Ln
        S_XS
        L_COMM_INFO
        L_MT1_LOMC
        STUDY_INFO
Distribution_Information: 
   Distributor: 
      Contact_Information: 
         Contact_Organization_Primary: 
            Contact_Organization: FEMA, Map Service Center
         Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing
            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: http://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: ARCE
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Online_Option: 
               Computer_Contact_Information: 
                  Network_Address: 
                     Network_Resource_Name: http://www.fema.gov/msc
      Digital_Form: 
         Digital_Transfer_Information: 
            Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Online_Option: 
               Computer_Contact_Information: 
                  Network_Address: 
                     Network_Resource_Name: http://www.fema.gov/msc
      Digital_Form: 
         Digital_Transfer_Information: 
            Format_Name: ARCE
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Offline_Option: 
               Offline_Media: CD-ROM
               Recording_Format: ISO 9660
      Digital_Form: 
         Digital_Transfer_Information: 
            Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile
         Digital_Transfer_Option: 
            Offline_Option: 
               Offline_Media: CD-ROM
               Recording_Format: ISO 9660
      Fees: Contact Distributor
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
   Metadata_Date: 20030612
   Metadata_Contact: 
      Contact_Information: 
         Contact_Person_Primary: 
            Contact_Person: Carrie Higinbotham	
            Contact_Organization: PBS&J
         Contact_Position: Sr. GIS Analyst
         Contact_Address: 
            Address_Type: mailing
            Address: 3810 Valley Commons Drive Suite 4
            City: Bozeman
            State_or_Province: Montana
            Postal_Code: 59718
            Country: USA
         Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-406-587-7275
         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
