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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
Publication_Date: Published as updates occur (approximately monthly)
Title: cities
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Phoenix, Arizona
Publisher:
Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
Online_Linkage: \\nas2003\gisdata\gis1\shapes\cities\cities.shp
Description:
Abstract:
This data set consists of incorporated city boundaries for areas throughout Arizona.
Purpose:
The data are created to serve as base information for use in GIS systems for a variety of planning and analysis purposes. These data do not represent a legal record.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: Published as updates occur (approximately monthly)
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Continually
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -115.026121
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -108.975879
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.017012
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 31.277476
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: Cities
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Arizona
Access_Constraints:
Access is granted to public agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations and private individuals for non-commercial purpose. For commercial use of the data see Arizona Revised Statutes 39-121.03
Use_Constraints:
The Arizona State Land Department makes no warranties, implied or expressed, with respect to the accuracy of and the use of this data for any specific purpose. Users are required to make their own assessment of the data for any specific use.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
Contact_Person: GIS Data Transfer Specialist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1616 West Adams
City: Phoenix
State_or_Province: Arizona
Postal_Code: 85007
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (602) 542-2606
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (602) 542-2600
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gisdata@land.az.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, Mountain Standard Time
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.780

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: UNKNOWN
Completeness_Report:
Data set is as complete as the source of our data allows it be. We perform updates to the city boundaries as we get city annexation information from the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Approximate horizontal accuracy is 51 meters, assuming source data meets National Map Accuracy Standards.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: UNKNOWN
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: United States Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title: 7.5' Topographic Maps
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: unknown
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: D7.5
Source_Contribution:
The 7.5' topographic maps provided source linework for incorporated city boundaries. The maps were published at various dates.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Arizona Department of Transportation
Title: Department of Revenue stable based mylar
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Phoenix, AZ
Publisher: Arizona Department of Transportation
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: mylar
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: unknown
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DOT2
Source_Contribution:
The Department of Revenue stable based mylar provided source linework for incorporated city boundaries
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Department of Revenue
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Department of Revenue city change ordinances
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Phoenix, AZ
Publisher: Arizona Department of Revenue
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: unknown
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: DOR1
Source_Contribution:
The Department of Revenue city change ordinances provided legal descriptions of annexations. The legal descriptions were used to produce more accurate city boundaries.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Arizona Department of Economic Security
Publication_Date: Estimates are updated every July
Title: Arizona Department of Economic Security Population Estimates
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Phoenix, AZ
Publisher: Arizona Department of Economic Security
Online_Linkage: <http://www.de.state.az.us>
Type_of_Source_Media: Website
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: Annually in July
Time_of_Day: unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: AZDES
Source_Contribution: Arizona Department of Economic Security Population Estimates
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Process_Description: Metadata imported.
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Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: K:\gis1\shapes\cities\cities.shp.xml
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Dataset copied.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: L:\home2\jstrafac\Cities_Oct\cities

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: 535
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Label point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 445
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 444
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 4

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Transverse Mercator
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -111.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000
False_Easting: 500000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.001024
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.001024
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: cities
Entity_Type_Definition: Incorporated city boundaries
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: POP
Attribute_Definition: Current annual population estimates by DES
Attribute_Definition_Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security Website
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: POPDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date the population estimates for each city were last updated
Attribute_Definition_Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security Website
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CITY
Attribute_Definition: Unique number identifying each city
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NAME
Attribute_Definition: Name of each city
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: POP2000
Attribute_Definition: Actual Census 2000 population values of each city
Attribute_Definition_Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security Website
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PCT_CHG
Attribute_Definition: Percent population change from year 2000
Attribute_Definition_Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security Website
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE_Leng
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE_Area
Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
Contact_Person: GIS Data Transfer Specialist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1616 West Adams
City: Phoenix
State_or_Province: Arizona
Postal_Code: 85007
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (602) 542-2606
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (602) 542-2600
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gisdata@land.az.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, Mountain Standard Time
Resource_Description: N/A
Distribution_Liability:
Users must assume responsibility to determine the usability of this data for their purposes.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: GIS Compatible
Transfer_Size: 0.636
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://www.land.state.az.us/alris/index.html>
Access_Instructions: Instructions are sent to users after data have been ordered.
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: Sun Solaris version 5.6
Offline_Option:
Offline_Media: CD-ROM
Fees:
Public agencies can utilize the data for cost of media only and no charge for internet downloads. Commercial entities can obtain a cost waiver for contract work for public agencies. Fees will be assessed for purely commercial use of the data.
Ordering_Instructions:
Contact GIS Data Transfer Specialist for product information and ordering instructions
Technical_Prerequisites: ESRI software or software compatible with ESRI file formats

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20061026
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Land Resources Information System
Contact_Person: GIS Data Transfer Specialist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1616 West Adams
City: Phoenix
State_or_Province: Arizona
Postal_Code: 85007
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (602) 542-2606
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (602) 542-2600
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gisdata@land.az.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM, Mountain Standard Time
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile

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