Well Program Atlas Sheet Grid for New Jersey, Edition 201005 (Grid_ATLAS)
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Information Technology (DOIT), Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (BGIS)
- Publication_Date: 1996
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Well Program Atlas Sheet Grid for New Jersey, Edition 201005 (Grid_ATLAS)
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- Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
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- Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
- Publisher: NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
- Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis
- Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm
- Online_Linkage: https://gisdata-njdep.opendata.arcgis.com
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This grid is based on an old map series called the New Jersey Atlas Sheets and on a reference system based on them called the New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System. The grid system developed as the ATLAS_GRID does not exist on the atlas sheets but is based on latitude and longitude grids included on the sheets. The original 17 map sheets (numbered from 21 through 37) were produced with grid lines shown every 2 minutes of latitude and every 2 minutes of longitude, producing a regular grid of RECTANGLES. This rectangular grid forms the basis of the reference system. For each sheet, groups of RECTANGLES are aggregated together to form BLOCKS . Each BLOCK in each sheet is given a number from 1 to 45. Within each BLOCK, each RECTANGLE is numbered from 1 to 9. RECTANGLES are further divided into 9 sections called UNITS (numbered 1 to 9) and each UNIT divided into 9 sections called PARTS (also numbered 1 to 9). Each of these smallest sub divisions can be identified by a unique 7 digit code composed of the ATLAS SHEET number, and the number of the BLOCK, RECTANGLE, UNIT and PART. This 7 digit identifier is part of the historical well database and is still used on new permits.
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This grid was developed to track the approximate locations of permitted wells throughout the state.
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The concept for this grid was developed in the late 1970's. The grid is based on an old set of topographic map sheets called the New Jersey Atlas Sheets. These were originally printed at a scale of 1 inch equals 1 mile (1:63360). The original sheets, of which there are 17, were engraved with lines of latitude and longitude every 2 minutes. These lines formed a regular grid on each sheet, and by dividing this grid into smaller and smaller sections in a regular pattern, small areas of the state approximately 3/16 x 1/4 mile in extent could be isolated and identified by a unique code. The code starts with the sheet number, followed by an identifier for each smaller subdivision. The final code is a unique 7 digit number.
The digital version of this grid, ATLAS_GRID, was not digitized from the original sheets but generated in ARC/INFO base on the coordinate extent of each original atlas sheet. Once a coverage was generated representing the boundary of each sheet it was subdivided into the appropriate sections described in the New Jersey Coordinate Reference System documents using the GENERATE command in ARC/INFO. The subdivisions were then coded as described in the documents. The original grids were generated in decimal degrees, and then projected to New Jersey State Plane Feet, NAD83. All individual projected atlas sheet digital grids were then joined together to create an aggregate grid. As a final step, the aggregated grid was clipped to the New Jersey State boundary, so that only grid cells covering New Jersey are included in the final digital coverage, ATLAS_GRID
While this grid is originally called the New Jersey Coordinate Reference System, it should be noted that the unique identifiers used to identify each cell within the grid are not to be confused with an X and Y coordinate reference value. They are not New Jersey State Plane Coordinate System values. While they can be used to locate a unique area of the state, the CELL codes do not represent any real coordinate values in and of themselves.
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- Calendar_Date: 201005
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- Progress: Complete
- Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
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- West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.589140
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.896008
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.358938
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.923452
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- Theme_Keyword: Atlas sheet
- Theme_Keyword: grid
- Theme_Keyword: well permit
- Theme_Keyword: New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System
- Theme_Keyword: wells
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In most cases, a downloadable shapefile (.zip) version of this layer is also available. Information to download the shapefile can be found in the Distribution Section of this metadata record. This data layer is shown in the NJDEP's NJ-GeoWeb mapping application accessible through the Online Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/geowebsplash.htm
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New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Data Distribution Agreement.
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NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Information Technology (DOIT), Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (BGIS)
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: New Jersey Geological Survey
- Publication_Date: 1974
- Title: Land Oriented Reference System, Bulletin 74
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- Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
- Publisher: NJGS
- Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin74.pdf
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- Contact_Organization: Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (BGIS)
- Contact_Person: Tyrawski, John
- Contact_Position: Research Scientist 1
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- Address_Type: mailing address
- Address: 401 East State Street
- City: Trenton
- State_or_Province: NJ
- Postal_Code: 08625
- Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-777-0151
- Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: John.Tyrawski@dep.nj.gov
- Contact_Instructions: via email
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- Attribute_Accuracy:
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Attributes were coded mostly using ARC/INFO amls. Random checks were made on the original grids to confirm coding was according to the coding structure in the description. Coding was done automatically for each sheet and the first and last cells in each sheet were correct for all sheets. Internal sheets were not individually checked, but there is a high probability that they are correct since the first and last cells where checked.
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Polygon topology exists. Data were reviewed for correct topological structure.
- Completeness_Report: Grid for the entire state has been generated and coded.
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The concept for this grid was developed in the late 1970's. The grid is based on an old set of topographic map sheets called the New Jersey Atlas Sheets. These were originally printed at a scale of 1 inch equals 1 mile (1:63360). The original sheets, of which there are 17, were engraved with lines of latitude and longitude every 2 minutes. These lines formed a regular grid on each sheet, and by dividing this grid into smaller and smaller sections in a regular pattern, small areas of the state approximately 3/16 x 1/4 mile in extent could be isolated and identified by a unique code. The code starts with the sheet number, followed by an identifier for each smaller subdivision. The final code is a unique 7 digit number.
The digital version of this grid, ATLAS_GRID, was not digitized from the original sheets, but generated in ARC/INFO base on the coordinate extent of each original atlas sheet. Once a coverage was generated representing the boundary of each sheet, it was subdivided into the appropriate sections described in the New Jersey Coordinate Reference System documents using the GENERATE command in ARC/INFO. The subdivisions were then coded as described in the documents. The original grids were generated in decimal degrees, and then projected to New Jersey State Plane Feet, NAD83. All individual projected atlas sheet digital grids were then joined together to create an aggregate grid. As a final step, the aggregated grid was clipped to the New Jersey State boundary, so that only grid cells covering New Jersey are included in the final digital coverage, ATLAS_GRID
While this grid is originally called the New Jersey Coordinate Reference System, it should be noted that the unique identifiers used to identify each cell within the grid are not to be confused with an X and Y coordinate reference value. They are not New Jersey State Plane Coordinate System values. While they can be used to locate a unique area of the state, the CELL codes do not represent any real coordinate values in and of themselves.
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- Process_Date: 201005
- Process_Description: Corrected mis-coded grid cells
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- Source_Scale_Denominator: 63360
- Type_of_Source_Media: paper
- Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NJ Atlas Sheets
- Source_Contribution: Atlas Grid based on these sheets
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- Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
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- Calendar_Date: 1886
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- Citation_Information:
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Division of Resource Development, Bureau of Geology and Topology, C.C Vermuele (ed.), state geologist
- Publication_Date: 1886
- Title: New Jersey Atlas Sheets
- Edition: 1886
- Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
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- Publication_Place: New Jersey
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Division of Resource Development, Bureau of Geology and Topology, C.C Vermuele (ed.), state geologist
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Revisions done by subsequent geologists from the 1940's through the 1970's. Note, the latitude and longitude grid on each sheet has not changed, but some of the topographic information was updated in some of these revisions.
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- Source_Scale_Denominator: 63360
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- Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NJ Rectangular Coordinate
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- Map_Projection_Name: Transverse Mercator
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The attributes of the New Jersey Atlas Grid coverage (Atlas_grid)
The attributes define the unique grid cell code for all grid cells in the statewide coverage. The 7 digit code (CELL) is based on values for larger grid subdivisions (ATLAS, BLOCK, RECTANGLE UNIT AND PART) which have been concatenated together. Each grid cell has a unique CELL value. All subdivisions are related to the 2minute of latitude by 2 minute of longitude divisions that are included on the original atlas sheets.
- Entity_Type_Definition_Source: The New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System
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- Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
- Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
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Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
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- Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
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- Attribute_Label: ATLAS
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This is the sheet number of the original New Jersey Topographic Atlas Sheets on which the grid system is based. These maps were originally produced at a scale of 1 inch = 1 mile (1:63360). On each sheet are engraved lines of latitude and longitude, at 2 minute intervals, with each sheet comprising 26 minutes of longitude and 28 minutes of latitude. The sheets are numbered from 21 to 37, with sheet number 37 overlapping portions of sheets 35 and 36, all of which cover portions of Cape May County. All other sheets do not overlap.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: The New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System
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- Attribute_Label: BLOCK
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A BLOCK is defined by every third line of longitude and third line of latitude, as engraved on the original ATLAS SHEETS. Because of the distribution of the latitude and longitude lines in each sheet, this results in BLOCKS being outlined that are not all the same size. There are 16 BLOCKS defined in each sheet that are composed of nine 2 minute by 2 minute rectangles, staring with the first BLOCK identified in the upper left hand corner of the atlas sheet. There is a row of smaller BLOCKS along the right hand side of each sheet, with the five BLOCKS in this row composed of single 2 minute by 2 minute rectangles. There is also a row of smaller BLOCKS along the bottom edge of each original atlas sheet that have two 2 minute by 2 minute rectangles in them. There are a total of 25 BLOCKS in each full atlas sheet.
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- Attribute_Label: RECT
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The RECT or RECTANGLE is an ATLAS SHEET subdivision defined by the latitude and longitude lines included on the original atlas sheets. These sheets include latitude and longitude lines place every 2 minutes. This results in each full ATLAS sheet being divided into 159 RECTANGLES. The RECTANGLES are aggregated together to form the larger BLOCKS, and subdivided into smaller sections to form UNITS. Within each BLOCK, the RECTANGLES are numbered from 1 to 9, starting in the upper left hand corner of the block, and proceeding left to right and top to bottom.
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- Attribute_Label: UNIT
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The UNIT is a subdivision of the RECTANGLES outlined on the original ALTAS SHEET. Each 2 minute by 2 minute RECTANGLE has been divided into 9 sections, in three rows and three columns. Each UNIT in each RECTANGLE is numbered from 1 to 9, starting with the UNIT in the upper left hand corner, proceeding to the right in the first row, and then similarly left to right in rows two and three. UNIT 4 is therefore under UNIT 1 and UNIT 7 under UNIT 4.
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- Attribute_Label: PART
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The PART is the smallest subdivision used in the New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System. Each UNIT is divided into 9 PARTS, in three rows and three columns. The PART in the upper left hand corner of every UNIT is numbered 1, with the numbers proceeding left to right and top to bottom. Each PART includes an actual ground area of approximately 3/16/1/4 miles.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: The New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System
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- Attribute_Label: CELL
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This is a unique code identifying each of the smallest subdivisions in the grid. It is comprised of the values for each ATLAS, BLOCK, RECTANGLE, UNIT and PART code.
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- Address_Type: mailing and physical address
- Address: 401 East State Street
- City: Trenton
- State_or_Province: NJ
- Postal_Code: 08625
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- Contact_Person: John Tyrawski
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- Address: 401 East State Street, Box 428
- City: Trenton
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