OGDE Fundamental Dataset

Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: OGDE
Publication_Date: Various
Title:
OGDE Fundamental Dataset
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Peterborough, ON
Publisher: Ontario Ministry of Natural Ressources
Description:
Abstract:
The Ontario Base Map (OBM) is a digital database developed by the Ministry of Natural Resources Ontario. It covers all of Ontario and contains the features normally found on topographic maps (i.e. relief, hydrography, vegetation, roads, culture, toponymy).
Purpose:
This digital data set is useful as a general base map on which you can plot your own features of interest.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: Various
Currentness_Reference:
publication date
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -95.15
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -74.33
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 56.85
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.66
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Terrestrial Ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Wetlands
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Cryosphere > Snow/Ice
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Human Dimensions > Boundaries
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Human Dimensions > Infrastructure
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Hydrosphere > Surface Water
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Land Surface > Geomorphology
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Land Surface > Topography
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: boundaries
Theme_Keyword: elevation
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: imagery base maps earth cover
Theme_Keyword: inland waters
Theme_Keyword: planning cadastre
Theme_Keyword: structure
Theme_Keyword: transportation
Theme_Keyword: utilities communication
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CEONET
Place_Keyword: Canada
Place_Keyword: Ontario
Access_Constraints: Users must be affiliated with the University of Ottawa as a faculty member, student or staff member and agree to abide by the terms of the University's contractual obligations to the owner of the data. The Data is accepted "as is", and the Ministry of Natural Resources makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, as to the appropriateness and fitness for a particular purpose.
Use_Constraints:
Users are prohibited from using the Data products in the pursuit of any commercial or income-generating venture either privately or under the auspices of the University of Ottawa. The Data is released as a working copy only. The distribution, sale, donation, transfer or exchange of any portion of the Data in any way is expressly prohibited. All publication, paper printouts, or bitmap images of the Data must acknowledge explicitly the owner of the Data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Nancy Lemay
Contact_Organization: Geographic, Statistical and Government Information Centre
Contact_Position: Data Support Specialist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address:
65 University
City: Ottawa
State_or_Province: ON
Postal_Code: K1N 6N5
Country: Canada
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 613.562.5800 ext. 3412
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 613.562.5195
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nlemay@uottawa.ca
Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 17:00
Browse_Graphic:
Security_Information:
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722
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Data_Quality_Information:
Lineage:
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.400000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.978698
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: OBM 1:10,000
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
General  
MNR district; MNR regions; MNR sites; Crown leased land; Crown game preserve; Conservation area; Conservation authorative area; Geographic township; Land ownership

Hydrography  
Coastline; Rivers; Waterbody 

Hypsography  
Contour; Elevation point

Manmade Feature  
Airport; Bridge; Building; Built-up area; Conduit bridge; Embankment; Runway;  

Parks
National parks; municipal parks; National wildlife areas

Power Network  
Pipeline / Pipeline 
Transformer Station / Poste de transformateur 
Transmission line / Ligne de transmission 
Valve / Valve 

Rail Network  
Railway

Roads  
Primary roads; secondary roads; Limited-use road; Trail

Toponymy (Place names)  
Toponym 

Vegetation  
Peat cutting; Vegetation;  Water Saturated Soils; String bog; Wetland; Wooded area
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Geographic, Statistical and Government Information Centre
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address:
65 University
City: Ottawa
State_or_Province: ON
Postal_Code: K1N 6N5
Country: Canada
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 613.562.5211
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 613.562.5195
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gsg@uottawa.ca
Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8h30 -17h
Resource_Description: OGDE Fundamental Data
Distribution_Liability:
The information depicted in this GIS layer is the result of digital analyses performed on a database consisting of information from a variety of governmental and other credible sources.  The accuracy of the information presented is limited to the collective accuracy of the database on the date of the analysis.  The information is believed accurate and reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the data.  However, the GSG expressly disclaims responsibility for damages or liability that may arise from use of this data.  This product is the property of the creator and its use is thereby restricted.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Specification:
Downloadable data.
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions:
Users must fill in a data request form and sign a license agreement form.
Turnaround: 72 hours
Technical_Prerequisites:
IBM PC or compatible; Windows; DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drive; ArcView GIS; mouse.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20060526
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Erin Forward
Contact_Organization: Geographic, Statistical and Government Information Centre
Contact_Position: Cartographic Metadata Analyst
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address:
65 University
City: Ottawa
State_or_Province: ON
Postal_Code: K1N 6N5
Country: Canada
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 613.562.5800 ext.3633
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 613.562.5195
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: eforward@uottawa.ca
Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8h30 -16h
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
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