USGS

Digital Atlas of Oklahoma


Overview file

This file contains a description and an abstract of each map data set. This file also contains descriptions of all the attributes (information) associated with each map data set. For example, the first map data set ADMINBD, contains boundaries for areas (using GIS terminology these areas are called polygons) such as parks, wildlife refuges and so on. Each area or polygon has 2 attributes, CODE and DESCRIPTION. There are 17 different numbers for CODE with 17 related descriptions that provide information about the areas within the administrative boundaries.


ADMINBD 

 Description: 

   Boundaries of wildlife refuges, Indian reserves or
   reservation, prisons, military installations, parks, etc.

 Abstract:

   This data set consists of digital administrative boundaries for
   the State of Oklahoma. The boundaries were derived from
   U.S. Geological Survey 1:100,000-scale Digital Line Graph data
   sets. The boundaries identify areas such as national and state
   forests and grasslands, wildlife refuges, Indian reserves or
   reservation, federal and state prisons, military installations, and
   national, state, county, and city parks.


 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
  
   Each polygon has two attributes. The first attribute, CODE,
   contains a number that identifies the feature within the boundary
   and the second attribute, DESCRIPTION, contains a description.
   Shown below are the 17 numbers and related descriptions that
   pertain to the polygons.


    CODE                   =  103
    DESCRIPTION            = National park, monument, lakeshore,
                             parkway, battlefield, or recreation area

    CODE                   =  104
    DESCRIPTION            = National forest or grassland

    CODE                   =  105
    DESCRIPTION            = National wildlife refuge, game preserve,
                             or fish hatchery

    CODE                   =  107
    DESCRIPTION            = Indian reserve or reservation

    CODE                   =  108
    DESCRIPTION            = Military installation
    
    CODE                   =  110
    DESCRIPTION            = Federal prison
    
    CODE                   =  129
    DESCRIPTION            = Miscellaneous state reservations
    
    CODE                   =  130
    DESCRIPTION            = State park, recreation area, arboretum,
                             or lake 
    
    CODE                   =  131
    DESCRIPTION            = State wildlife refuge, game preserve, or
                             fish hatchery

    CODE                   =  133
    DESCRIPTION            = State prison

    CODE                   =  134
    DESCRIPTION            = County game preserve

    CODE                   =  150
    DESCRIPTION            = Large park (city, county, or private)

    CODE                   =  151
    DESCRIPTION            = Small park (city, county, or private)

    CODE                   =  237
    DESCRIPTION            = Indian reserve or reservation and state park,
                             recreation area, arboretum, or lake

    CODE                   =  238
    DESCRIPTION            = Indian reserve or reservation and state
                             wildlife refuge, game preserve, or fish 
                             hatchery

    CODE                   =  257
    DESCRIPTION            = Indian reserve or reservation and large
                             park (city, county, or private)
 
    CODE                   =  -999
    DESCRIPTION            =  Unknown 

   The attribute, CODE, in the DLG version is stored in the redefined
   second major code (MAJOR2). The second minor code (MINOR2) is equal
   to 0. The attribute DESCRIPTION is stored in the associated file
   ADMINBD.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and may be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item ADMINBD_ is stored in the first major code
   (MAJOR1) and the item ADMINBD_ID is stored in the first minor code
   (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when joining
   ADMINBD.DBF with the polygon attributes.


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BIGTXT

 Description: 

   Annotation layer containing names of cities with populations
   greater than 2,500 and some highways in Oklahoma.

 Abstract:

   This data set contains names of cities with populations greater than
   2,500 and some highways in Oklahoma. The county seats of Coal,
   Jefferson, and Love counties are also shown. The data set was
   developed from the U.S. Bureau of the 1992 Census TIGER/Line files
   by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, GIS Support
   Team.

   This data set is stored in a DXF ascii format (AutoCAD Drawing
   Exchange File).


 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

    None.

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CENSUS

 Description: 

   Block group boundaries and demographic data for Oklahoma counties
   from the 1990 census.
   
 Abstract:
 
   This digital data set contains 1990 census block group boundaries
   and demographic data for Oklahoma counties. The demographic data
   provides information about people living within census block groups
   during the 1990 Census. Each census block group has 34 attributes
   that provide information about age, race, housing, income,
   education, and employment. This data set was created from data sets
   developed by the Oklahoma State Department of Commerce and the
   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 GIS Support Team.
   The data were retrieved from the 1990 census summary tape Files 1A
   and 3A.
 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

   Each polygon represents a census block group and contains five
   identifier attribute fields and 30 demographic attributes. The
   attributes and definitions are:
 
 
     BLCKGR-ID      A combination of the county FIPS code, the census 
                    TRACT/BNA number and block group number.
     CNTY           The three-digit county FIPS code.
     TRACTBNA       The census TRACT/BNA number.
     BLCKGR         The census block group number.
     LOGRECNU       The logical record number.
     PERSONS        The total number of people.
     MALE           The total number of males.
     FEMALE         The total number of females.
     UNDER18PCT     The percentage of people under 18 years old.
     TOT-PRE60      The total number of houses built prior to 1960.
     TOT-PRE80      The total number of houses built prior to 1980.
     OVER64PCT      The percentage of people over 64 years old.
     WHITEPCT       The percentage of people who indicated their race
                    as white.
     BLACKPCT       The percentage of people who indicated their race
                    as black.
     INESKALPCT     The percentage of people who indicated their race
                    as American Indian, Eskimo, or Aleut.
     ASNPCINPCT     The percentage of people who indicated their race
                    as Asian or Pacific Islander.
     OTHRACEPCT     The percentage of people who indicated their race
                    as other race.
     TOTHISPPCT     The percentage of people who indicated their origin
                    as total Hispanic.
     MINORTYPCT     Percentage of people that are of a minority race or
                    origin (not white).
     HOUSEHOLDS     The total number of households.
     HHPOVPCT       The percentage of households below the poverty level.
     FAMILIES       The total number of families.
     FAMPOVPCT      The percentage of families below the poverty level.
     GROUPQRTS      The total number of people living in group
                    housing, such as nursing homes or correctional facilities.  
     MEDHHINC       The median household income.
     MEDFAMINC      The median family income.
     PERCAPINC      The per capita income.
     HSGRADPCT      The percentage of people who are high school graduates.
     COLGRADPCT     The percentage of people who are college graduates.
     LABFORC        The total number of people who are able to work.
     EMPLOYDPCT     The percentage of people within the labor force employed.
     UNEMPPCT       The percentage of people within the labor force unemployed.
     AREALAND       Land area.
     AREAWAT        Water area.
     POPDENS        The population density.
              

   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in the associated file
   CENSUS.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item CENSUS_ is stored in the first major code (MAJOR1)
   and the item CENSUS_ID is stored in the first minor code (MINOR1).
   Either item may be used as the link item when joining CENSUS.DBF
   with the polygon attributes.


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COUNTY

 Description: 

   County boundaries, county names, and FIPS codes.

 Abstract:

   This data set consists of digital county boundaries for the State
   of Oklahoma. The boundaries were derived from U.S. Geological
   Survey 1:100,000-scale Digital Line Graph data sets. Two attributes
   are associated with each county polygon. The first is the FIPS code
   and the second is the county name.
     

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
     
   Each county polygon has two attributes. The first attribute, FIPS,
   is a unique five-digit code used to identify the county. The first
   two numbers of the FIPS code is 40 for Oklahoma. The last three
   digits are unique for each county. The second attribute, NAME, is
   the county name.

   The attributes, COUNTY and FIPS, in the DLG version are stored in
   the associated file COUNTY.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and
   can be appended to the polygon attributes using software compatible
   with the dBASE format. The item COUNTY_ is stored in the first
   major code (MAJOR1) and the item COUNTY_ID is stored in the first
   minor code (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when
   joining COUNTY.DBF with the polygon attributes.

   The last three digits of the attribute FIPS are stored in the
   second major code (MAJOR2). The second minor code (MINOR2) is equal
   to 0.

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ELEVCON

 Description:  

  Land-surface elevation contours for Oklahoma counties
    
 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains land-surface elevation contours in meters
   and feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 for the
   77 Oklahoma counties. The contours and elevations were derived from
   1:100,000-scale U.S. Geological Survey Digital Line Graph
   data sets.
  
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Three attributes are associated with each line. The first
   attribute, ELEV_M, contains the land-surface elevation in meters
   above the NGVD29. The second attribute, ELEV_FT, contains
   land-surface elevations expressed in feet above NGVD29. The third
   attribute, TYPE, contains codes indicating: the line is an amended
   contour with the elevation added by interpolation (A), the line is
   a coincident feature (C), the line is a depression contour (D), the
   elevation of the line contains a decimal fraction (F), the line is
   an index contour (I), the line is a closure line (L), the line is a
   carrying contour (M), the line is a supplemental contour (S), or
   the line is an underwater contour (U). More than one code may be
   present for a line.
 
   The attribute, ELEV_M, in the DLG version is stored in the first
   major code (MAJOR1) and ELEV_FT is stored in the first minor code
   (MINOR1). TYPE is stored in the second major code (MAJOR2) as
   integers. Following are the statewide frequencies of occurrence
   for the codes and combination of codes of the attribute TYPE and
   representative integers in the second major code (MAJOR2). The
   second minor code (MINOR2) is equal to 0.
 
     FREQUENCY  TYPE  MAJOR2
           0            1
          24     A      2
           1     AI     3
       7,840     D      4
       1,608     DI     5
          17     DUI    6
          28     F      7
           2     FI     8
      48,286     I      9
         983     L     10
          25     LC    11
       1,313     M     12
           3     MD    13
           1     MDI   14
         977     MI    15
          12     MU    16
         802     S     17
         212     SD    18
         204     U     19
           2     UD    20
          99     UI    21

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ELEVPTS

 Description: 

   Land-surface elevation points for Oklahoma counties.
 
 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains land-surface points and associated
   elevations in feet and meters for the 77 Oklahoma counties. 
   The points and elevations were derived from 1:100,000-scale
   U.S. Geological Survey Digital Line Graph data sets.

 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Five attributes are associated with each point in this digital
   data set. The first attribute, ELEV_M, contains the land-surface
   elevation at that point expressed in meters above the NGVD29. The
   second attribute, ELEV_FT, contains the land-surface elevation at
   that point expressed in feet above the NGVD29. The third attribute,
   TYPE, may contain the code L to indicate the source quadrangle
   shows the point is a land-surface elevation or the code LC to
   indicate the point is shown as a land-surface elevation with a
   coincident feature. The fourth and fifth attributes, X-COORD and
   Y-COORD contain the X and Y coordinates of the point in the map
   projection coordinate system.

   The transfer file format for ELEVPTS is a dBASE format file. The
   point attributes and X Y coordinates are stored ELEVPTS.DBF.
 
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LATITUD

 Description:
  
   One degree lines of latitude for Oklahoma.

 Abstract:
 
   This digital data set consists of 1 degree lines of latitude that
   cover Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. The latitudinal lines range
   from 33 to 37 degrees north latitude.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   There is one attribute, LATITUDE, that contains the degree of line
   of latitude. Latitudinal lines encircle the Earth parallel to the
   equator and in this data set range from 33 degrees at the south to
   37 degrees at the north. The distance from one degree line of
   latitude to another is approximately 69 miles.
 
   The attribute, LATITUDE, in the DLG version is stored in the first
   major code (MAJOR1). The first minor code (MINOR1) is equal to 0.
 
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LONGITU

 Description:  

   One degree lines of longitude for Oklahoma.

 Abstract:

   This digital data set contains 1 degree lines of longitude that
   cover Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. The longitudinal lines
   range from 94 to 103 degrees west longitude.
 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   There is one attribute, LONGITUDE, that contains the degree of
   longitude. Longitudinal lines encircle the Earth by passing through
   the North and South Poles. In this data set longitudinal lines
   range from 94 degrees to 104 degrees west longitude. All longitude
   degrees are shown as positive numbers. The distance from one degree
   line of longitude to another is approximately 55 miles.
 
   LONGITUDE in the DLG version is stored in the first major code
   (MAJOR1). The first minor code (MINOR1) is equal to 0.
 
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NAMES

 Description: 

   Names of geographic features from U.S. Geological Survey
   7.5-minute quadrangles divided into Oklahoma county data sets.
 
 Abstract:
    
   This data set contains names and locations of physical and cultural
   geographic features in Oklahoma from U.S. Geological Survey
   7.5-minute quadrangles. The data set was developed from the U.S.
   Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System feature names
   data base by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, GIS
   Support Team.
 
   The data in this data set, NAMES, and in OKNAMES are the same but
   stored differently. The data in NAMES, are divided into 77 county
   files and stored in county subdirectories. The data in OKNAMES are
   stored in one statewide file.

   The Geographic Names Information System is based on 1:24,000-scale
   topographic maps. This results in many features having multiple
   records where the feature extends onto more than one 7.5-minute
   quadrangle.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    
   Each point has eight attributes. The first attribute, ID, is a
   unique number used by the U.S. Geological Survey for identification
   purposes. The second attribute, NM, is the feature name. The third
   attribute, NF, is the secondary feature name, if applicable. The
   fourth attribute, TF, is the type of feature, which is sometimes
   given as a code. Most of the feature codes for the attribute TF
   used in this data set are self explanatory, however some are
   shortened and are not self explanatory. The shortened codes and
   definitions follow (U.S. Geological Survey, 1987);


    civil  -- a political division formed for administrative purposes. 

    gut    -- relatively small waterway connecting larger bodies
              of water or other waterways (creek, inlet, slough).

    locale -- place where there is or was human activity; it does not
              include populated places, mines, and dams.

    other  -- miscellaneous category for named manmade features that
              cannot readily be placed in the other feature classes.

    ppl    -- populated place or area with clustered or scattered
              buildings and a permanent human population.
 
   The fifth and sixth attributes, LAT and LONG, are the latitudinal
   and longitudinal coordinates in degrees, minutes, and seconds. The
   seventh and eighth attributes, X-COORD and Y-COORD contain the X
   and Y coordinates of the point in the map projection coordinate
   system. The latitudinal and longitudinal coordinate in degrees,
   minutes, and seconds are stored in the redefined item LL.

   The transfer file format for NAMES is a dBASE format file. The
   point attributes and X and Y coordinates are stored NAMES.DBF.

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OKNAMES

 Description: 

   Names of geographic features in Oklahoma from U.S. Geological
   Survey 7.5-minute quadrangles in one statewide file.
    
 Abstract:
    
   This data set contains names and locations of physical and cultural
   geographic features in Oklahoma from U.S. Geological Survey
   7.5-minute quadrangles. The data set was developed from the U.S.
   Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System feature names
   data base by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6,
   GIS Support Team.
 
   The data in this data set, OKNAMES, and in NAMES are the same but
   stored differently. The data in OKNAMES, are stored in one
   statewide file, whereas the data in NAMES are divided into 77
   county files and stored in county subdirectories.

   The Geographic Names Information System is based on 1:24,000-scale
   topographic maps. This results in many features having multiple
   records where the feature extends onto more than one 7.5-minute
   quadrangle.

   The transfer file format for OKNAMES is a dBASE format file. The
   point attributes and X and Y coordinates are stored OKNAMES.DBF.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
    
   Each point has eight attributes. The first attribute, ID, is a
   unique number used by the U.S. Geological Survey for identification
   purposes. The second attribute, NM, is the feature name. The third
   attribute, NF, is the secondary feature name, if applicable. The
   fourth attribute, TF, is the type of feature, which is sometimes
   given as a code. Most of the feature codes for the attribute TF
   used in this data set are self explanatory, however some are
   shortened and are not self explanatory. The shortened codes and
   definitions follow (U.S. Geological Survey, 1987);

    civil  -- a policital division formed for administrative purposes. 

    gut    -- relatively small waterway connecting larger bodies
              of water or other waterways (creek, inlet, slough).

    locale -- place where there is or was human activity; it does not
              include populated places, mines, and dams.

    other  -- miscellaneous category for named manmade features that
              cannot readily be placed in the other feature classes.

    ppl    -- populated place or area with clustered or scattered
              buildings and a permanent human population.
 
   The fifth and sixth attributes, LAT and LONG, are the latitudinal
   and longitudinal coordinates in degrees, minutes, and seconds. The
   seventh and eighth attributes, X-COORD and Y-COORD contain the X
   and Y coordinates of the point in the map projection coordinate
   system. The latitudinal and longitudinal coordinate in degrees,
   minutes, and seconds are stored in the redefined item LL.

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QUAD24

 Description: 

   7.5-Minute quadrangle names and boundaries in Oklahoma divided into
   Oklahoma county data sets.
  
 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains the U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute
   topographic quadrangle names and boundaries for quadrangles in
   Oklahoma. This data set is divided by county. Each county data set
   contains the quadrangles covering the county.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon has five attributes. The first attribute, NAME,
   contains the name of the quadrangle. The second attribute STATE1,
   contains an abbreviation for the state that contains all or the
   largest part of the quadrangle. The third attribute STATE2 and
   fourth attribute STATE3, if applicable, contain an abbreviation for
   the state containing the second and third largest part of the
   quadrangle. The state abbreviations are: Arkansas, AR; Colorado,
   CO; Kansas, KS; Missouri, MO; New Mexico, NM; Oklahoma, OK; and
   Texas, TX. The fifth attribute INDEX_CODE contains a code used by
   the U.S. Geological Survey for reference and ordering purposes.

   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in the associated file
   QUAD24.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item QUAD24_ is stored in the first major code (MAJOR1)
   and the item QUAD24_ID is stored in the first minor code (MINOR1).
   Either item may be used as the link item when joining QUAD24.DBF
   with the polygon attributes.

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QUAD100

 Description:  

   1:100,000-scale quadrangle names and boundaries in and surrounding
   Oklahoma.
    
 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains all the U.S. Geological Survey
   1:100,000-scale topographic quadrangle names and boundaries for
   quadrangles in and surrounding Oklahoma.
 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon has six attributes. The first attribute, QDNAME,
   contains the quadrangle name. The second attribute STATE1, contains
   an abbreviation for the state that contains all or the largest part
   of the quadrangle. The third attribute STATE2 and the fourth
   attribute STATE3, if applicable, contain an abbreviation for the
   state containing the second and third largest part of the
   quadrangle. The state abbreviations are: Arkansas, AR; Colorado,
   CO; Kansas, KS; Missouri, MO; New Mexico, NM; Oklahoma, OK; and
   Texas, TX. The fifth attribute CENTLAT, indicates the latitudinal
   line at the quadrangle center. The sixth attribute CENTLONG,
   indicates the longitudinal line at the quadrangle center.
 
   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in the associated file
   QUAD100.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item QUAD100_ is stored in the first major code
   (MAJOR1) and the item QUAD100_ID is stored in the first minor code
   (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when joining
   QUAD100.DBF with the polygon attributes.

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QUAD250

 Description:  

   1:250,000-scale quadrangle names and boundaries in and surrounding
   Oklahoma.

 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains the U.S. Geological Survey 1:250,000-scale
   topographic quadrangle names and boundaries for the quadrangles in
   and surrounding Oklahoma.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon has two attributes. The first attribute, QDNAME,
   contains the quadrangle name. The second attribute, STATE, contains
   a state abbreviation for the state that contains all or part of the
   quadrangle. The state abbreviations are: Arkansas, AR; Colorado,
   CO; Kansas, KS; Louisiana, LA; Missouri, MO; New Mexico, NM;
   Oklahoma, OK; and Texas, TX.

   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in the associated file
   QUAD250.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item QUAD250_ is stored in the first major code
   (MAJOR1) and the item QUAD250_ID is stored in the first minor code
   (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when joining
   QUAD250.DBF with the polygon attributes.
 
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ROADS

 Description: 

   Highways, streets, and address ranges in Oklahoma counties.
 
 Abstract:

   This data set contains lines representing roads in Oklahoma
   counties. The data set was developed using the U.S. Bureau of the
   Census 1992 TIGER/Line files by the U.S. Environmental Protection
   Agency Region 6, GIS Support Team. The data set can be used to
   query address ranges and determine the location of roads.
    
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

   Each line feature has two attributes. The first attribute, TLID,
   contains a unique TIGER/Line identification number. The second
   attribute, CFCC, contains a census defined Census Feature
   Classification Code.

   The attributes, TLID and CFCC, in the DLG version are stored in the
   associated file ROADS.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can
   be appended to the line attributes using software compatible with
   the dBASE format. The first 5 character columns of the item TLID is
   stored in the first major code (MAJOR1) and the last 5 character
   columns of TLID are stored in the first minor code (MINOR1). The
   MAJOR1 and MINOR1 codes may be joined together to reconstruct TLID.
   The TLID code may be used as the link item when joining ROADS.DBF
   with the line attributes.

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SCHDIST

 Description: 

   Oklahoma school district boundaries and related tax codes, January
   1997.

 Abstract: 

   This digital data set contains the January 1997 boundaries of
   Oklahoma school districts by county. This data set was developed
   using the U.S. Bureau of the Census 1992 TIGER/Line files by Geo
   Information Systems to match existing Oklahoma school district
   boundaries as designated by the Oklahoma State Department of
   Education. The attributes for each school district include the
   county name and FIPS code; school district name and code; the
   Oklahoma Tax Commission Ad Valorem codes for county, school
   district, and vo-tech; and the Oklahoma Tax Commission reference
   number.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

   Each polygon represents a school district and has nine
   attributes. The first attribute, COUNTY, contains the county
   name. The second attribute, FIPS, contains a three-digit FIPS code
   defining the county. The third attribute, SD_CODE, contains the
   school district code. The fourth attribute, SD_NAME, contains the
   school district name. The fifth attribute, JOINT_CNTY, contains the
   name of an adjoining county where the school district may exist.
   The sixth attribute, AV_COCODE, contains a two-digit OTC Ad Valorem
   county code. The seventh attribute, AV_SDCODE, contains a
   three-digit OTC Ad Valorem school district code. The eighth
   attribute, AV_REFNUM, contains an OTC Ad Valorem reference number.
   The ninth attribute, VTECH_CODE, contains a two-digit OTC Ad
   Valorem vo-tech code.

   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in the associated file
   SCHDIST.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item SCHDIST_ is stored in the first major code
   (MAJOR1) and the item SCHDIST_ID is stored in the first minor code
   (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when joining
   SCHDIST.DBF with the polygon attributes.

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SHDRLF

 Description:  

   Shaded-relief map of Oklahoma
    
 Abstract:
 
   This shaded-relief data set was derived from a digital elevation
   model that covers Oklahoma by Cederstrand and Rea from the 1996
   U.S. Geological Survey publication, 'Watershed boundaries and
   digital elevation model of Oklahoma derived from 1:100,000-scale
   digital topographic maps.' U.S. Geological Survey Digital Line
   Graphs of 1:100,000-scale hydrography and hypsography data were
   used in creating the digital elevation model. The data set was
   created with the HILLSHADE function of the GRID module ARC/INFO
   Version 7.0.3. The raster cell size is 60 meters.

   This data set is stored in tagged image file format (TIFF)
   on the transfer-formats disc.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
    The attribute, VALUE, ranges from 0 to 255 where cells with values
    of 0 are in shadow and cells with values of 255 have no shadows.
 

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STHOUSE

 Description:  

   Oklahoma State House of Representative district boundaries and
   representatives names, addresses, and political party affiliations.

 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains the Oklahoma State House of Representatives
   district boundaries and names, addresses, and political party
   affiliations of representative elected in the 1996 general
   election. The data set was digitized by the Oklahoma Department of
   Mines and .

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon represents an Oklahoma State House of Representative
   district. Six attributes are associated with each polygon. The
   first attribute, H_DISTRICT, is the district number. The second
   attribute, REPRESENTA, is the representative's name. The third
   attribute, PARTY, contains a code to designate the representative's
   party affiliation: D, Democrat or R, Republican.  The fourth,
   fifth, and sixth attributes, ADDRESS, TOWN_CITY, ZIP_CODE, contain
   the representative's address.

   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in the associated file
   STHOUSE.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to
   the polygon attributes using software compatible with the dBASE
   format. The item STHOUSE_ is stored in the first major code
   (MAJOR1) and the item STHOUSE_ID is stored in the first minor code
   (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when joining
   STHOUSE.DBF with the polygon attributes.

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STREAMS

 Description:  

   Streams, rivers, and lakes in Oklahoma from the U.S. EPA Reach
   File, version 3.0 alpha.

 Abstract:
 
   This data set is a digital representation of streams, rivers,
   lakes, and other surface-water features in Oklahoma. The data are
   divided into counties. This data was extracted from the
   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Reach File, version 3.0 alpha
   in December 1996. Only the lines are provided; there are no
   attributes associated with the lines in this data set.
 
   This data set is stored in a DLG file format on the
   transfer-formats disc.
     
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

   None.

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STSENAT

 Description:  

   Oklahoma State Senate district boundaries and names, addresses, and
   political party affiliations of senators.

 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains the Oklahoma State Senate district
   boundaries and names, addresses, and political party affiliations
   of senators elected in the 1996 general election. The data set was
   digitized by the Oklahoma Department of Mines and updated by the
   Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon represents an Oklahoma State Senate district. Six
   attributes are associated with each polygon. The first attribute,
   S_DISTRICT, is the district number. The second attribute, SENATOR,
   is the senator's name. The third attribute, PARTY, contains the
   senator's political party: D, Democrat or R, Republican. The fourth,
   fifth, and sixth attributes, ADDRESS, TOWN_CITY, ZIP_CODE, contain
   the senator's address.

   The attributes in the DLG version are stored in STSENAT.DBF. This
   file is in a dBASE format and can be appended to the polygon
   attributes using software compatible with the dBASE format. The
   item STSENAT_ is stored in the first major code (MAJOR1) and the
   item STSENAT_ID is stored in the first minor code (MINOR1). Either
   item may be used as the link item when joining STSENAT.DBF with the
   polygon attributes.

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TINYTXT

 Description:

   Annotation layer containing names of primary and secondary roads in
   Oklahoma.

 Abstract:

   This data set contains annotation (text stored in map coordinates)
   for primary and secondary roads in Oklahoma. The data set was
   developed from the U.S. Bureau of the Census 1992 TIGER/Line files
   by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, GIS Support
   Team.

   The annotation was created for 1:24,000-scale maps. The text is
   very small and may only be readable when displayed at large scales
   (zoomed in).

   This data set is stored in a DXF ascii format (AutoCAD Drawing
   Exchange File).

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
   
   None.

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TNRGSEC

 Description:

   Township, range, and section boundaries from the public land survey
   system.

 Abstract:

   This data set contains township, range, and section boundaries from
   the public land survey system for Oklahoma. This data set was
   created by appending and editing U.S. Geological Survey Digital
   Line Graph data sets based on 1:100,000-scale topographic
   quadrangles.
 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon has six attributes. The first attribute, MERIDIAN,
   contains the number 11 for surveys based on the Cimarron Meridian
   (Oklahoma panhandle), or the number 17 for surveys based on the
   Indian Meridian, covering the remainder of Oklahoma. The second
   attribute, TOWNSHIP, contains the township number. The third
   attribute, NS, contains the letter N or S to show whether the
   township is north or south of the baseline. The fourth attribute,
   RANGE, contains the range number. The fifth attribute, EW, contains
   the letter E or W to show if the range is east or west of the
   meridian. The sixth attribute, SECTION, contains the section
   number.  MERIDIAN, TOWNSHIP, RANGE, and SECTION values of 99 are
   used for void areas not included in the Public Land Survey System.

   The attribute, MERIDIAN, in the DLG version is stored in the
   first major code (MAJOR1) and TOWNSHIP is stored in the first minor
   code (MINOR1). NS is stored in the second major code (MAJOR2) as
   integers, where N = 1 and S = 2. RANGE is stored in the second minor
   code (MINOR2). EW is stored in the third major code (MAJOR3) as
   integers, where E = 1 and W = 2. SECTION is stored in the third
   minor code (MINOR3).
   
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USCONGR

  Description:  

   104th U.S. Congressional district boundaries and names and
   addresses of U.S. Representatives for Oklahoma.

 Abstract:
 
   This data set contains the U.S. 104th Congressional district
   boundaries and names and addresses of U.S. Representatives for
   Oklahoma. This data set was developed from the U.S. Bureau of
   Census TIGER Extract thinned boundary files by the U.S. Geological
   Survey.
    
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   Each polygon has six attributes. The first attribute, ST, is the
   state FIPS code. The FIPS code for Oklahoma is 40. The second
   attribute, CD, contains a code (1 to 6) indicating the
   U.S. congressional district. The third attribute, REP, contains the
   name of the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma. The fourth attribute,
   PARTY, contains an R indicating the political party of the
   Representative is Republican. All of the 104th U.S. Congressmen for
   Oklahoma belong to the Republican political party. The fifth
   attribute, ADDRESS, contains the street address of the
   U.S. Representative. The sixth attribute, CITY_ZIP, contains the
   city and zipcode of the U.S. Representative.

   In the DLG version of this data set the attributes are stored in
   the associated file USCONGR.DBF. This file is in a dBASE format and
   can be appended to the polygon attributes using software compatible
   with the dBASE format. The item USCONGR_ is stored in the first
   major code (MAJOR1) and the item USCONGR_ID is stored in the first
   minor code (MINOR1). Either item may be used as the link item when
   joining USCONGR.DBF with the polygon attributes.

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USGSSIT

 Description:  

   U.S. Geological Survey sites with selected streamflow
   or daily meteorological values in Oklahoma.

 Abstract:
 
   This data set consists of records of stream gages and
   meteorological stations maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey,
   Oklahoma District. The records contain location, type, and period
   of record for 378 stations, but do not contain actual measurement
   values such as stream discharge or meteorological parameters. (For
   streamflow measurement data, see  http://ok.water.usgs.gov/.)
   Both operating and discontinued stations are included in this data
   set. This data set is based on a retrieval from the National Water
   Information System, December 30, 1996.

   The transfer file format for USGSSIT is a dBASE format file. The
   point attributes and X and Y coordinates are stored in USGSSIT.DBF.
 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
   The point attribute table contains 20 attributes for each record.
   AGENCY contains the agency code (all records are USGS for
   U.S. Geological Survey).  SITE contains the station identification
   number.  DLAT and DLONG contain the latitude and longitude in
   decimal degrees.  ELEVM and ELEVFT contain the elevation in meters
   and feet above the NGVD29.  STATE contains the state postal
   abbreviation (table 3) where the station is located.  STATYPE
   contains a station type code (table 4.)  STANAME contains the
   station name. GMTOFFSET contains the hour offset, from Greenwich
   Mean Time of the recorded time at the station.  STDTIME contains a
   "Y" if the station time switches to daylight savings time.  BEGYEAR
   and ENDYEAR contain the first and last years of station record.
   Stations with ENDYEAR 1996 are considered operating.  HUC contains
   the eight-digit Hydrologic Unit Code.  DAREAKM and DAREASQM contain
   the total upstream drainage area, in square kilometers and square
   miles.  CDAREAKM and CDAREASQM contain the contributing upstream
   drainage area, in square kilometers and square miles.  REMARKS
   contains remarks about the station.  X-COORD and Y-COORD contain
   the X and Y coordinates of the station in the map projection
   coordinate system. The attribute code, -999, indicates data are
   missing or unknown.
 
 
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   Table 3. State Postal Abbreviations
 
   CODE  EXPLANATION
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   AR    Arkansas
   KS    Kansas
   MO    Missouri
   OK    Oklahoma
   TX    Texas
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   Table 4. Station Type Codes.
 
   CODE   EXPLANATION
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   GM     Ground water other than spring and meteorological
   GW     Ground water other than spring
   LK     Lake or reservoir
   LM     Lake or reservoir and meteorological
   MT     Meteorological
   SM     Stream and meteorological
   SP     Spring
   ST     Stream
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WATRSHD

 Description:

   Watershed boundaries for Oklahoma.
    
 Abstract:
                                                                                
   This data set contains watershed boundaries for Oklahoma and
   cataloging-unit boundaries for the remaining Arkansas, Red, and
   White River basins. This data set was originally published by the
   U.S. Geological Survey in the 1994 report titled,"Watershed
   boundaries and digital elevation model of Oklahoma", by Cederstrand
   and Rea. The watershed boundaries were delineated from a
   hydrologically-conditioned digital elevation model covering
   Oklahoma, followed by interactive editing to revise the boundaries
   where they were not consistent with hypsography and hydrography
   from 1:100,000-scale U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle
   maps.

 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
                                                                                
   The arc attribute SOURCE has six special codes to describe the
   source of the linework. The first four codes were adopted from a
   data set of hydrologic units for the conterminous United
   States. Code 1 indicates arcs that were from 1:100,000-scale GIRAS
   files and were internal to the quadrangle (no map neatlines). Code
   2 indicates arcs from the 1:250,000-scale GIRAS files that were
   internal to the quadrangle. Code 3 indicates lines from either the
   1:100,000-scale or 1:250,000-scale GIRAS source but were part of
   the neatline that may be used to connect arcs that do not join
   cleanly between quadrangles. Code 4 indicates the arcs within the
   Oklahoma state boundary that were derived from the DEM. Code 5
   indicates the Oklahoma state boundary. Code 6 indicates 
   watershed boundaries that were interactively revised based on
   1:100,000-scale hypsography data from U.S. Geological Survey DLG
   file and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Reach File, version
   3.0 alpha, hydrography data.

   The DLG version includes one major and one minor line
   attribute. The line attribute MAJOR1 contains the SOURCE codes
   discussed above and the MINOR1 attribute is always zero.
                                  
   Several special polygon attributes are used to show the hierarchy
   of hydrologic units. HUC11 contains the full 11-digit code for a
   watershed. This attribute ends with three blanks if the hydrologic
   unit is outside Oklahoma. HUC4 contains the four-digit subregion
   code and is the first four digits of HUC11. HUC6 contains the
   six-digit accounting-unit code and is the first six digits of
   HUC11. HUC8 contains the eight-digit cataloging-unit code and is
   the first eight digits of HUC11. WSCODE contains the three-digit
   watershed code and is the last three digits of HUC11. WSCODE is
   always blank outside of Oklahoma.
                                     
   The DLG version includes two major and minor pairs of polygon
   attributes. MAJOR1 contains the first four digits of HUC11, MINOR1
   contains the next four digits of HUC11, MAJOR2 contains the last
   three digits of HUC11, and MINOR2 contains the area in square
   miles. The arc attribute MAJOR1 contains the SOURCE codes discussed
   above and the MINOR1 attribute is always zero.
                               
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WEATHER

 Description:  

  Weather stations in and around Oklahoma.
   
 Abstract:
 
   This data set consists of meteorological station records from
   several different sources, including the Oklahoma Mesonet, the U.S.
   Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, and the
   National Climatic Data Center of the National Oceanographic and
   Atmospheric Administration. The records contain location, type, and
   period of record for stations, but do not contain actual
   measurement values such as temperature, precipitation, or other
   meteorological parameters. Both operating and discontinued stations
   are included in this data set.
 
   The transfer file format for WEATHER is a dBASE format file. The
   point attributes and X and Y coordinates are stored in WEATHER.DBF.
 
 Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
 
  The point attribute table contains 16 attributes for each
   record. AGENCY contains the agency code (table 3.) SITE contains
   the station identification number. DLAT and DLONG contain the
   latitude and longitude in decimal degrees. ELEVM and ELEVFT contain
   the elevation in meters and feet above the NGVD29.  STATE contains
   the state postal abbreviations (table 4) for the state where the
   station is located.  DATSOURCE contains codes identifying the
   source of the data (table 5). STANAME contains the station
   name. GMTOFFSET contains the hour offset, from Greenwich Mean Time
   of the recorded time at the station. STDTIME contains a Y if the
   station time switches to daylight savings time. BEGYEAR and ENDYEAR
   contain the first and last years of station record. Stations with
   ENDYEAR of 1993 or -999 were considered operating when these data
   were originally published. REMARKS contains remarks about the
   station. X-COORD and Y-COORD contain the X and Y coordinates of the
   station in the map projection coordinate system. The attribute code
   -999 indicates data are missing or unknown.
 
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   Table 3. Agency Codes
 
   CODE  EXPLANATION
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   NCDC  NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER
   NE010 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, NE
   OK003 OKLAHOMA CLIMATOLOGICAL SURVEY
   USARS AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
   USFAA U.S. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
   USNOA NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
   USNWS NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
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   Table 4. State Postal Abbreviations
 
   CODE  EXPLANATION
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   AR    Arkansas
   CO    Colorado
   KS    Kansas
   LA    Louisiana
   MO    Missouri
   NM    New Mexico
   OK    Oklahoma
   TX    Texas
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   Table 5. Data Source Codes
 
   CODE  EXPLANATION
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   AG    Agricultural Research Service
   CC    National Climate Data Center
   OM    Oklahoma Mesonet
   UN    University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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