Identification Information:
Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Originator: Alberta Geological Survey
Originator: Bayrock, L.A.
Originator: Reimchen, T.H.F.
Publication Date: 200712
Title: Surficial Geology, Alberta Foothills and Rocky Mountains (GIS data, polygon features)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Series Information:
Series Name: Digital Data
Issue Identification: DIG 2007-0077
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey
Online Linkage: http://www.ags.gov.ab.ca/publications/DIG/ZIP/DIG_2007_0077.zip
Description:
Abstract:
This GIS dataset is a GIS version of AGS Map 150, Sheets 1 - 6, as mapped at 1:250,000-scale by Bayrock and Reimchen. Digitizing was originally done by Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA). The data were supplied to AGS by PFRA in individual map sheets, in Arc/Info coverage format. Data were subsequently checked and edge-matched to create a single polygon coverage. Some rubber-sheeting and other edits were done during the checking and correction process.
Purpose:
To make the surficial geology of part of the Alberta foothills available for use in a geographic information system.
Supplemental Information: Language: In English.
Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 1974
Ending Date: 1975
Currentness Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: None planned
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -120.004223
East Bounding Coordinate: -113.087567
North Bounding Coordinate: 54.463141
South Bounding Coordinate: 48.998333
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: none
Theme Keyword: geology
Theme Keyword: gis data
Theme Keyword: surficial geology
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: none
Place Keyword: 82g
Place Keyword: 82h
Place Keyword: 82i
Place Keyword: 82j
Place Keyword: 82n
Place Keyword: 82o
Place Keyword: 82p
Place Keyword: 83a
Place Keyword: 83b
Place Keyword: 83c
Place Keyword: 83d
Place Keyword: 83e
Place Keyword: 83f
Place Keyword: 83g
Place Keyword: 83h
Place Keyword: 83i
Place Keyword: 83j
Place Keyword: 83k
Place Keyword: 83l
Place Keyword: alberta
Place Keyword: canada
Place Keyword: foothills
Place Keyword: rocky mountain foothills
Access Constraints: Public
Use Constraints:
Acknowledgement of the Alberta Energy Regulator/Alberta Geological Survey as the originator/source of this information is required as described in the Open Government License - Alberta.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Alberta Geological Survey
Contact Person: Publications and Marketing Advisor
Contact Position: Publications and Marketing Advisor
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical
Address: Alberta Energy Regulator
Address: 4th Floor, Twin Atria Building
Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW
City: Edmonton
State or Province: Alberta
Postal Code: T6B 2X3
Country: Canada
Contact Voice Telephone: (780) 422-1927
Contact Facsimile Telephone: (780) 422-1918
Contact Electronic Mail Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Data Set Credit:
Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration digitized the polygon linework. Data checking and correction by E.J.Waters.
Native Data Set Environment: Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.0.0.535
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Alberta Research Council
Originator: Reimchen, T.H.
Originator: Bayrock, L.A.
Publication Date: 197704
Title: Surficial Geology and Erosion Potential. Rocky Mountains and the Foothills of Alberta
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: document
Series Information:
Series Name: Open File Report
Issue Identification: OFR 1977-14
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Publisher: Bayrock and Reimchen Surficial Geology Limited, Alberta Environment
Online Linkage: http://www.ags.gov.ab.ca/publications
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Originator: Alberta Geological Survey
Originator: Bayrock, L.A.
Originator: Reimchen, T.H.F.
Publication Date: 1980
Title: Surficial Geology Alberta Foothills and Rocky Mountains
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: map
Series Information:
Series Name: Map
Issue Identification: MAP 150
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey
Other Citation Details: Scale 1:250000.
Online Linkage: http://www.ags.gov.ab.ca/publications
Cross Reference:
Citation Information:
Originator: Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Originator: Alberta Geological Survey
Originator: Bayrock, L.A.
Originator: Reimchen, T.H.F.
Publication Date: 200712
Title:
Surficial geology, Alberta Foothills and Rocky Mountains - Glacial features (GIS data, line features)
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Series Information:
Series Name: Digital Data
Issue Identification: DIG 2007-0078
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey
Online Linkage: http://www.ags.gov.ab.ca/publications
Data Quality Information:
Attribute Accuracy:
Attribute Accuracy Report:
Attribute values were checked by plotting the labelled polygons at 1:250,000-scale and comparing against the original published maps, and examining them on a township by township basis.
Logical Consistency Report:
Data are contiguous, topologically correct polygons as built and enforced using ArcInfo software. Feature boundaries have been adjusted so they align with like features in adjacent study areas (edgematched).
Completeness Report: The data have been thoroughly checked against the original map for fidelity and completeness.
Positional Accuracy:
Horizontal Positional Accuracy:
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report:

Sheet 3: 4 control points were used to register (georeference) the East half of the scanned image. The resulting RMS error was 25 m on the ground(standard deviation =2.7). Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the positional accuracy is better than +/- 100 m. 5 control points were used to register (georeference) the West half of the scanned image. The resulting RMS error was 19 m on the ground(standard deviation = 14.5). Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the relative positional accuracy is better than +/- 100 m.

Sheet 4: 7 control points were used to register (georeference) the scanned map image. The resulting RMS error was 42.5 m on the ground(standard deviation = 14.2). Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the relative positional accuracy is better than +/- 100 m.

Sheet 2: 5 control points were used to register (georeference) the scanned map image. The resulting RMS error was 13.3 m on the ground(standard deviation = 5.5). Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the relative positional accuracy is better than +/- 100 m.

Sheet 5: 7 control points were used to register (georeference) the scanned map image. The resulting RMS error was 39 m on the ground(standard deviation = 20.8). Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the relative positional accuracy is better than +/- 100 m.

Sheet 6: Registration details were not recorded. Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the relative positional accuracy is better than +/- 100 m, west of the -114 degree meridian, and +/- 200 m on the East of it.

Sheet 1: 11 control points were used to register (georeference) the scanned map image. The resulting RMS error was 63 m on the ground(standard deviation = 27.2). Examination of the registered image against the provincial 1:250,000-scale hydrography data indicates the relative positional accuracy is better than +/- 150 m.

Lineage:
Source Information:
Source Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Originator: Alberta Geological Survey
Originator: Bayrock, L.A.
Originator: Reimchen, T.H.F.
Publication Date: 1980
Title: Surficial Geology Alberta Foothills and Rocky Mountains
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: map
Series Information:
Series Name: Map
Issue Identification: MAP 150
Publication Information:
Publication Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Publisher: Alberta Geological Survey
Other Citation Details: Scale 1:250000.
Source Scale Denominator: 250000
Type of Source Media: CD-ROM
Source Time Period of Content:
Time Period Information:
Range of Dates/Times:
Beginning Date: 1974
Ending Date: 1975
Source Currentness Reference: ground condition
Source Citation Abbreviation: Map 150
Source Contribution: Surficial geology, as digitized into coverage format by PFRA.
Process Step:
Process Description:
Each of the 6 sheets comprising Map 150 were edited in separate coverages, then compiled into a single coverage. For each sheet, an unfolded copy of the paper source map was scanned and georeferenced into GeoTIFF format, using provincial 1:250 000-scale digital base data to register the image. In some cases, it became apparent from the RMS errors obtained during registration that the original map base appeared to have shifted or become distorted along the 114, 116, and 118 degree West lines of longitude. Better results were obtained by registering the East and West portions of those maps separately in order to obtain the desired positional accuracy of +/- 125 m on the ground (i.e. 0.5mm on the page). Once a satisfactory GeoTIFF was produced, the PFRA-supplied linework was examined against the registered image. If necessary, the coverage was rubbersheeted to align it better with the map boundaries in the GeoTIFFs. Attribute values were checked by plotting the labeled polygons at 1:250,000-scale and comparing them with the original published maps, examining them on a township-by-township basis. Corrections/edits were made and the edited files were edgematched into one seamless coverage.
Process Date: 2007
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: 7298
Spatial Reference Information:
Horizontal Coordinate System Definition:
Geographic:
Geographic Coordinate Units: degree
Latitude Resolution: 0.000000
Longitude Resolution: 0.000000
Geodetic Model:
Horizontal Datum Name: North_American_Datum_1983
Ellipsoid Name: Geodetic Reference System of 1980
Semi-Major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257222
Entity and Attribute Information:
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: surf_py_ll.dbf
Entity Type Definition:
Entity Type Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Unit_No
Attribute Definition: Lithologic unit number as labeled on Map 150
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Unit_name
Attribute Definition: Unit name
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Desc1
Attribute Definition: Unit description, first part of paragraph
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Desc2
Attribute Definition: Unit description, second part of paragraph
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Desc3
Attribute Definition: Unit description, third part of paragraph
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Desc4
Attribute Definition: Unit description, fourth part of paragraph
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: TopoMorph
Attribute Definition: Topography morphology
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: TopoRelief
Attribute Definition: Topography relief
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Thickness
Attribute Definition: Unit thickness
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Comments
Attribute Definition: Comments
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Lab_Data
Attribute Definition: Lab data
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Lab_note
Attribute Definition: Footnote pertaining to lab data
Attribute Definition Source: Alberta Geological Survey
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Values do not exist in a known, predefined set.
Distribution Information:
Distributor:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Alberta Geological Survey
Contact Person: Publications and Marketing Advisor
Contact Position: Publications and Marketing Advisor
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical
Address: Alberta Energy Regulator
Address: 4th Floor, Twin Atria Building
Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW
City: Edmonton
State or Province: Alberta
Postal Code: T6B 2X3
Country: Canada
Contact Voice Telephone: (780) 422-1927
Contact Facsimile Telephone: (780) 422-1918
Contact Electronic Mail Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Distribution Liability:
The Alberta Energy Regulator/Alberta Geological Survey (AER/AGS) licenses this information under the Open Government License - Alberta. Any references to proprietary software in our documentation, and/or any use of proprietary data formats in our releases, do not constitute endorsement by the AER/AGS of any manufacturer's product.
Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata Date: 20131107
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Alberta Geological Survey
Contact Person: Publications and Marketing Advisor
Contact Position: Publications and Marketing Advisor
Contact Address:
Address Type: mailing and physical
Address: Alberta Energy Regulator
Address: 4th Floor, Twin Atria Building
Address: 4999-98 Avenue NW
City: Edmonton
State or Province: Alberta
Postal Code: T6B 2X3
Country: Canada
Contact Voice Telephone: (780) 422-1927
Contact Facsimile Telephone: (780) 422-1918
Contact Electronic Mail Address: AGS-Info@aer.ca
Hours of Service: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time
Metadata Access Constraints: none
Metadata Use Constraints: none