Well Program Atlas Sheet Grid 2x2m (2 minute by 2 minute) for New Jersey, Edition 2004 (Grid_ATLAS_2MX2M)

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Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Information Technology (DOIT), Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (BGIS)

Publication_Date: 1996

Title:

Well Program Atlas Sheet Grid 2x2m (2 minute by 2 minute) for New Jersey, Edition 2004 (Grid_ATLAS_2MX2M)

Edition:

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

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

Description:

Abstract:: The Atlas2x2m is a 2 minute by 2 minute grid dissolved from the Well Program Atlas Sheet Grid for New Jersey.
That grid was 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.
Purpose:: This grid was developed to track the approximate locations of permitted wells throughout the state.
Supplemental_Information:: 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.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Currentness_Reference: Publication date

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2004

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -75.58914
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -73.896008
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.358935
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 38.923452

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Atlas sheet
Theme_Keyword: grid
Theme_Keyword: well permit
Theme_Keyword: New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System
Theme_Keyword: 2 minute

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Keyword
Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: User
Theme_Keyword: Grid_ATLAS_2MX2M
Theme_Keyword: atlas2x2m

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: New Jersey

Access_Constraints:

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

Use_Constraints:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Data Distribution Agreement. The data provided herein are distributed subject to the following conditions and restrictions: NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form and disclaims any duty or obligation to either maintain availability of or to update the data.
Terms of Agreement
1. All data is provided, as is, without any representation or warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory including, but not limited to, the warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability or fitness for a particular use, freedom from computer virus nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. User is responsible for understanding the accuracy limitations of all digital data layers provided herein, as documented in the accompanying cross-reference files (see SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION). Any reproduction or manipulation of the above data must ensure that the coordinate reference system remains intact.
2. Digital data received from the NJDEP may not be reproduced or redistributed without all the metadata provided.
3. Any maps, publications, reports, or other documents produced as a result of this project that utilize this digital data will credit the NJDEP's Geographic Information System (GIS) as the source of the data with the following credit/disclaimer: "This (map/publication/report) was developed using New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed."
4. NJDEP makes no warranty that digital data are free of Copyright or Trademark claims or other restrictions or limitations on free use or display. Making a copy of this data may be subject to the copyright of trademark laws.

Data_Set_Credit:

NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Information Technology (DOIT), Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (BGIS)

Native_Data_Set_Environment: Unix ArcInfo 7.2.1; ESRI shapefile; ArcView 3.2

Cross_Reference:

Citation_Information:

Originator: New Jersey Geological Survey

Publication_Date: 1974

Title: Land Oriented Reference System, Bulletin 74

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: pdf

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Trenton, NJ
Publisher: NJGF

Online_Linkage: https://www.nj.gov/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin74.pdf

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Bureau of Geographic Information Systems (BGIS)
Contact_Person: Jacoby, Lou

Contact_Position: Geographic Information Systems Specialist 1

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 401 East State Street
City: Trenton
State_or_Province: NJ
Postal_Code: 08625

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 609-633-1203

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Lou.Jacoby@dep.nj.gov

Contact_Instructions: via email

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:: 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.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Polygon topology exists. Data were reviewed for correct topological structure.

Completeness_Report: Grid for the entire state has been generated and coded.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: None

Lineage:

Process_Step:

Process_Date: Unknown
Process_Description:: 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.

Process_Step:

Process_Date: 2004
Process_Description:: Data was dissolved from the Well Program Atlas Sheet Grid for New Jersey to create this new data layer.

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 63360

Type_of_Source_Media: paper

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NJ Atlas Sheets

Source_Contribution: Atlas Grid based on these sheets

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1886

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

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

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: New Jersey
Publisher:: Division of Resource Development, Bureau of Geology and Topology, C.C Vermuele (ed.), state geologist

Other_Citation_Details:

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.

Source_Information:

Source_Scale_Denominator: 63360

Type_of_Source_Media: unknown

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NJ Rectangular Coordinate

Source_Contribution: Atlas Grid based on this Coordinate system.

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: Unknown

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Unknown

Publication_Date: Unknown

Publication_Time: Unknown

Title: New Jersey Rectangular Coordinate System

Edition: Unknown

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Unknown

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: New Jersey
Publisher: Unknown

Cloud_Cover: 0

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 2088

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: Transverse Mercator

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999900
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -74.500000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 38.833333
False_Easting: 492125.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate Pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048

Planar_Distance_Units: survey feet

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257

Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Altitude_System_Definition:

Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:: Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: NJDEP.ATLAS2X2M
Entity_Type_Definition: 2 minute by 2 minute atlas grid
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: NJDEP

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID

Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI