Potentiometric Surface Map of the Unconsolidated Aquifers of Noble County, Indiana
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Summary
Display and/or analyses requiring spatial distribution of potentiometric surface elevations in Noble County.

Description
This file is a digital geospatial polyline coverage of unconsolidated potentiometric surface elevations mapped for Noble County in Indiana.
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Access and use limitations
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water has compiled this data set using data believed to be reasonably accurate. However, the Division makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the data or data set. A degree of error is inherent in all maps. This map is intended for use only at the published scale. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Division. Copyright 2011, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water All Rights Reserved Any copying, adaptation, or distribution of these data without the express written consent of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water is discouraged.
ArcGIS Metadata 
Resource Identification    
CITATION 
TITLE Potentiometric Surface Map of the Unconsolidated Aquifers of Noble County, Indiana
PUBLICATION DATE 2011-09-01
EDITION 1 
PRESENTATION FORMAT  digital map
SERIES 
NAME Unconsolidated Potentiometric Surface Map 
ISSUE PSM 03-A

RESOURCE IDENTIFIER 
VALUE PSM 03-A

OTHER CITATION DETAILS This map was compiled from multiple unpublished work maps based on USGS quadrangles at 1:24,000 scale: Albion, Corunna, Ege, Garrett, Kendallville, Lake Wawasee, Ligonier, Merriam, Millersburg, North Webster, Oliver Lake, Ormas, Stroh, Topeka, Wolcottville.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Robert A. Scott, IDNR Division of Water, Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT'S ROLE  originator
CONTACT INFORMATION 
PHONE 
VOICE 317-232-4160

ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT 402 West Washington Street Room W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA IN 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES 
E-MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.in.gov

HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM exept on Government Holidays
RESPONSIBLE PARTY 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S ROLE  publisher
CONTACT INFORMATION 
ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

THEMES OR CATEGORIES OF THE RESOURCE  environment, geoscientificInformation, imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
TAGS FOR SEARCHING  Potentiometric Surface Map
PLACE KEYWORDS Noble County, Indiana, USA 

THEME KEYWORDS unconsolidated potentiometric surface 

THEME KEYWORDS groundwater 

THEME KEYWORDS static water level 

THEME KEYWORDS water wells 

KEYWORDS 002 
THESAURUS 

ABSTRACT (DESCRIPTION) 
This file is a digital geospatial polyline coverage of unconsolidated potentiometric surface elevations mapped for Noble County in Indiana.
PURPOSE (SUMMARY) 
Display and/or analyses requiring spatial distribution of potentiometric surface elevations in Noble County.
DATASET LANGUAGES English (UNITED STATES) 
DATASET CHARACTER SET  utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
STATUS  completed 
RESOURCE MAINTENANCE 
UPDATE FREQUENCY  not planned
RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS 
LEGAL CONSTRAINTS 
OTHER CONSTRAINTS 
This file is available to anyone, but access may be contingent on written request, specific terms relevant to the agency or person making the request, and/or current freedom of information statutes in the State of Indiana.
LIMITATIONS OF USE  
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water has compiled this data set using data believed to be reasonably accurate. However, the Division makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the data or data set. A degree of error is inherent in all maps. This map is intended for use only at the published scale. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Division. Copyright 2011, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water All Rights Reserved Any copying, adaptation, or distribution of these data without the express written consent of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water is discouraged.
RESOURCE CONSTRAINTS 
CONSTRAINTS 
LIMITATIONS OF USE  
Acknowledgement of the following agency in products derived from these data: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water. This map was compiled by staff of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water using data believed to be reasonably accurate. However, a degree of error is inherent in all maps. This product is distributed "as-is" without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. The maps are intended for use only at the published scale. The information on these media is proprietary to the State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water. Any copying, adaptation, or distribution of these data without the express written consent of IDNR-DOW is discouraged. It is not recommended that these data be used for purposes other than general estimate of static water level elevations. Site specific conditions may vary considerably from mapped estimates.
SPATIAL REPRESENTATION TYPE  vector
* PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200
OTHER EXTENT INFORMATION 
EXTENT DESCRIPTION 
publication date

TEMPORAL EXTENT 
DATE AND TIME 2011-09

OTHER EXTENT INFORMATION 
GEOGRAPHIC EXTENT 
BOUNDING RECTANGLE 
* EXTENT TYPE  Extent used for searching 
* WEST LONGITUDE -85.659234 
* EAST LONGITUDE -85.185156 
* NORTH LATITUDE 41.532809 
* SOUTH LATITUDE 41.261198 
* EXTENT CONTAINS THE RESOURCE Yes

POINT OF CONTACT 
INDIVIDUAL'S NAME Robert A. Scott 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S POSITION Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT'S ROLE  point of contact
CONTACT INFORMATION 
PHONE 
VOICE 317-232-4160 
FAX 317-233-4579

ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT 402 W. Washington Street W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES 
E-MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.IN.gov

HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15am - 4:15pm M-F except Government Holidays
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Spatial Representation    
Vector
LEVEL OF TOPOLOGY FOR THIS DATASET  geometry only
GEOMETRIC OBJECTS 
OBJECT TYPE  composite 
OBJECT COUNT 80

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Reference System    
REFERENCE SYSTEM IDENTIFIER 
VALUE 26916 
* CODESPACE EPSG 
* VERSION 7.4.1
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Data Quality    
SCOPE OF QUALITY INFORMATION 
RESOURCE LEVEL  dataset
LINEAGE 
PROCESS STEP 
WHEN THE PROCESS OCCURRED 2011-01-01 
DESCRIPTION After selection of water well records was complete, specific well data and other maps and reports were considered in the mapping process. For example, ground elevation, static water level, well depth, aquifer top and bottom elevation and lithology were obtained from well records. Other maps and reports included regional potentiometric surface elevations, hydrogeologic settings, groundwater availability, bedrock topography, and surface topography.
PROCESS CONTACT 
INDIVIDUAL'S NAME Robert A. Scott 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S POSITION Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT'S ROLE  processor
CONTACT INFORMATION 
PHONE 
VOICE 317-232-4160 
FAX 317-233-4579

ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT 402 West Washington Street, W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES 
E-MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.in.gov

HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15 am - 4:15 pm M-F except Government Holidays
PROCESS STEP 
WHEN THE PROCESS OCCURRED 2011-01-01 
DESCRIPTION Data were selected by careful evaluation of water well records to determine if the wells were field located and if they contained complete and reasonable information.
PROCESS STEP 
WHEN THE PROCESS OCCURRED 2011-01-01 
DESCRIPTION After the maps were joined, a polyline coverage was created and attributed by Scott H. Dean. Attribute definitions are described below.
PROCESS CONTACT 
INDIVIDUAL'S NAME Robert A. Scott 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S POSITION Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT'S ROLE  processor
CONTACT INFORMATION 
PHONE 
VOICE 317-232-4160 
FAX 317-233-4579

ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT 402 West Washington Street, W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES 
E-MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.IN.gov

HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15 am - 4:15 pm M-F except Government Holidays
PROCESS STEP 
WHEN THE PROCESS OCCURRED 2011-01-01 
DESCRIPTION The hand-drawn work maps (scale 1:24,000) showing lines of equal potentiometric surface elevation were digitized and edge matched in ESRI ArcEdit (ArcScan) by Scott H. Dean. The maps were individually georeferenced using a minimum of 4 tics per map. Projection was UTM, Zone 16, NAD83.
SOURCE DATA 
DESCRIPTION Water well records from the IDNR-DOW well record database; USGS topography maps; various consultant geotechnical reports
RESOLUTION OF THE SOURCE DATA 
SCALE DENOMINATOR 0

SOURCE CITATION 
TITLE Potentiometric Surface Map of Noble County, Indiana
PUBLICATION DATE 2011-07-01
EDITION 1
SERIES 
NAME Aquifer Systems Map 
ISSUE PSM 02-A

RESPONSIBLE PARTY 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S ROLE  publisher
CONTACT INFORMATION 
ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT Indianapolis, IN

RESPONSIBLE PARTY 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Robert A. Scott, IDNR Division of Water, Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT'S ROLE  originator
DATA QUALITY REPORT - COMPLETENESS OMISSION 
MEASURE DESCRIPTION In conducting the mapping, the author(s) evaluated hundreds of water well records, especially those having relatively complete information on well location, static water level, well depth, ground elevation, and lithology. There were areas in the county with sparse information because of lack of well records or incomplete records.
DATA QUALITY REPORT - QUANTITATIVE ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY 
MEASURE DESCRIPTION The mapping was conducted after a thorough documentation of well locations and water well record details.
DATA QUALITY REPORT - ABSOLUTE EXTERNAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY 
MEASURE DESCRIPTION The locations of many wells were field checked and the locations posted on 7.5 minute topographic maps. Visual confirmation of wells was not always possible. Many locations were based only on the street address, driving directions, or other location information provided on the well record.
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Distribution Information    
DISTRIBUTOR 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
INDIVIDUAL'S NAME Robert A. Scott 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S POSITION Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT'S ROLE  distributor
CONTACT INFORMATION 
PHONE 
VOICE 317-232-4160 
FAX 317-233-4579

ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT 402 W. Washington Street W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES 
E-MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.IN.gov

HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15am - 4:15pm M-F except Government Holidays
AVAILABLE FORMAT 
FORMAT NAME VPF 
FILE DECOMPRESSION TECHNIQUE no compression applied
DISTRIBUTION FORMAT 
* FORMAT NAME Shapefile
TRANSFER OPTIONS 
* TRANSFER SIZE 0.481
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Metadata Details    
METADATA LANGUAGE  English 
METADATA CHARACTER SET  utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
SCOPE OF THE DATA DESCRIBED BY THE METADATA  dataset 
* SCOPE NAME dataset
METADATA CONTACT 
INDIVIDUAL'S NAME Robert A. Scott 
ORGANIZATION'S NAME Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water 
CONTACT'S ROLE  point of contact
CONTACT INFORMATION 
PHONE 
VOICE 317-232-4160 
FAX 317-233-4579

ADDRESS 
DELIVERY POINT 402 W. Washington Street W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
ADMINISTRATIVE AREA Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES 
E-MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.IN.gov

HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15am - 4:15pm M-F except Government Holidays
* LAST UPDATE 2011-12-21 
MAINTENANCE 
UPDATE FREQUENCY  not planned
METADATA CONSTRAINTS 
LEGAL CONSTRAINTS 
ACCESS CONSTRAINTS  other restrictions
OTHER CONSTRAINTS 
This metadata file is intended to accompany the subject geospatial data set. This file may be updated, and the most recent version is available by contacting the IDNR Division of Water.
NAME OF THE METADATA STANDARD USED ArcGIS Metadata 
VERSION OF THE METADATA STANDARD 1.0
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ESRI Metadata and Item Properties    
METADATA PROPERTIES 
ARCGIS ArcGIS1.0 
METADATA STYLE FGDC CSDGM Metadata 
METADATA STANDARD OR PROFILE FGDC
CREATED IN ARCGIS 2011-12-07T11:23:54 
LAST MODIFIED IN ARCGIS 2011-12-21T08:19:48
AUTOMATIC UPDATES 
LAST UPDATE 2011-12-21T08:19:48 
HAVE BEEN PERFORMED Yes

ITEM PROPERTIES 
NAME UNC_PSM_NOBLE_CO_IN 
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CONTENT TYPE Downloadable Data

ITEM LOCATION HISTORY 
ITEM COPIED OR MOVED 2011-12-07T11:23:54 
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TO \\iotfilp19pw\dnr\DOW\TS\Water_Resources_and_Rights\!Potentiometric\Noble\Shapefiles\Noble_PSM_Lines

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ESRI Spatial Information    
EXTENT IN THE ITEM'S COORDINATE REFERENCE 
BOUNDING RECTANGLE 
* WEST LONGITUDE 612304.597269 
* EAST LONGITUDE 651413.577388 
* NORTH LATITUDE 4598781.558459 
* SOUTH LATITUDE 4569328.496924 
* EXTENT CONTAINS THE RESOURCE Yes

COORDINATE REFERENCE 
TYPE Projected 
PROJECTION NAD_1983_UTM_Zone_16N 
GEOGRAPHIC COORDINATE REFERENCE GCS_North_American_1983 
COORDINATE REFERENCE DETAILS  
PROJECTED COORDINATE SYSTEM 
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Z SCALE 10000 
M ORIGIN -100000 
M SCALE 10000 
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M TOLERANCE 0.001 
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ESRI Feature Class    
FEATURE CLASS NAME UNC_PSM_NOBLE_CO_IN 
* FEATURE TYPE Simple 
* GEOMETRY TYPE Polyline 
* HAS TOPOLOGY FALSE 
* FEATURE COUNT 72 
* SPATIAL INDEX TRUE 
* LINEAR REFERENCING FALSE

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ESRI Fields and Subtypes    
UNC_PSM_NOBLE_CO_IN Feature Class 
* ROW COUNT 72
FIELD FID 
* ALIAS FID 
* DATA TYPE OID 
* WIDTH 4 
* FIELD DESCRIPTION 
Internal feature number.
* DESCRIPTION SOURCE 
ESRI
* DESCRIPTION OF VALUES Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
FIELD Shape 
* ALIAS Shape 
* DATA TYPE Geometry 
* FIELD DESCRIPTION 
Feature geometry.
* DESCRIPTION SOURCE 
ESRI
* DESCRIPTION OF VALUES Coordinates defining the features.
FIELD STATIC_E 
* ALIAS STATIC_E 
* DATA TYPE SmallInteger 
* WIDTH 4 
* PRECISION 4

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ESRI Geoprocessing History    
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PROCESS NAME  
DATE 2011-11-30 
TIME 08:04:48 
TOOL LOCATION C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\CalculateField 
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PROCESS NAME  
DATE 2011-11-30 
TIME 08:06:00 
TOOL LOCATION C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\CalculateField 
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PROCESS NAME  
DATE 2011-11-30 
TIME 08:08:09 
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COMMAND ISSUED CalculateField Noble_PSM_Lines Contour "[Contour] = [CONTOU]" VB #
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PROCESS NAME  
DATE 2011-11-30 
TIME 08:09:03 
TOOL LOCATION C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\CalculateField 
COMMAND ISSUED CalculateField Noble_PSM_Lines Contour [CONTOU] VB #
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PROCESS NAME  
DATE 2011-12-08 
TIME 07:11:41 
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PROCESS NAME  
DATE 2011-12-08 
TIME 10:09:16 
TOOL LOCATION C:\Program Files\ArcGIS\Desktop10.0\ArcToolbox\Toolboxes\Data Management Tools.tbx\CalculateField 
COMMAND ISSUED CalculateField Noble_PSM_Lines_Smooth STATIC_E [Contour] VB #
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FGDC Metadata 
Identification 
CITATION 
CITATION INFORMATION 
PUBLICATION DATE 9/1/2011 
PUBLICATION TIME 2011-09-01 
TITLE 
Potentiometric Surface Map of the Unconsolidated Aquifers of Noble County, Indiana 
EDITION 1 
GEOSPATIAL DATA PRESENTATION FORM vector digital data 
SERIES INFORMATION 
SERIES NAME Unconsolidated Potentiometric Surface Map 
ISSUE IDENTIFICATION PSM 02-A
PUBLICATION INFORMATION 
PUBLICATION PLACE Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 
PUBLISHER Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water
OTHER CITATION DETAILS 
This map was compiled from multiple unpublished work maps based on USGS quadrangles at 1:24,000 scale: Albion, Corunna, Ege, Garrett, Kendallville, Lake Wawasee, Ligonier, Merriam, Millersburg, North Webster, Oliver Lake, Ormas, Stroh, Topeka, Wolcottville. 
ONLINE LINKAGE http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/7256.htm

DESCRIPTION 
ABSTRACT 
This file is a digital geospatial polyline coverage of unconsolidated potentiometric surface elevations mapped for Noble County in Indiana.
PURPOSE 
Display and/or analyses requiring spatial distribution of potentiometric surface elevations in Noble County.
TIME PERIOD OF CONTENT 
TIME PERIOD INFORMATION 
SINGLE DATE/TIME 
CALENDAR DATE 2011-09
CURRENTNESS REFERENCE 
publication date
STATUS 
PROGRESS Complete 
MAINTENANCE AND UPDATE FREQUENCY None planned

SPATIAL DOMAIN 
BOUNDING COORDINATES 
WEST BOUNDING COORDINATE -85.659234 
EAST BOUNDING COORDINATE -85.185156 
NORTH BOUNDING COORDINATE 41.532809 
SOUTH BOUNDING COORDINATE 41.261198

KEYWORDS 
THEME 
THEME KEYWORD unconsolidated potentiometric surface 
THEME KEYWORD groundwater 
THEME KEYWORD static water level 
THEME KEYWORD water wells

PLACE 
PLACE KEYWORD Noble County, Indiana, USA

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS 
This file is available to anyone, but access may be contingent on written request, specific terms relevant to the agency or person making the request, and/or current freedom of information statutes in the State of Indiana.
USE CONSTRAINTS 
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water has compiled this data set using data believed to be reasonably accurate. However, the Division makes no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the data or data set. A degree of error is inherent in all maps. This map is intended for use only at the published scale. Reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Division. Copyright 2011, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water All Rights Reserved Any copying, adaptation, or distribution of these data without the express written consent of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water is discouraged.
POINT OF CONTACT 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
CONTACT PERSON PRIMARY 
CONTACT PERSON Robert A. Scott 
CONTACT ORGANIZATION Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water
CONTACT POSITION Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT ADDRESS 
ADDRESS TYPE mailing address 
ADDRESS 402 W. Washington Street W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
STATE OR PROVINCE Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES

CONTACT VOICE TELEPHONE 317-232-4160 
CONTACT FACSIMILE TELEPHONE 317-233-4579 
CONTACT ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.IN.gov 
HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15am - 4:15pm M-F except Government Holidays

NATIVE DATA SET ENVIRONMENT 
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcGIS 10.0.2.3200
Data Quality 
ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY 
ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY REPORT 
The mapping was conducted after a thorough documentation of well locations and water well record details.
COMPLETENESS REPORT 
In conducting the mapping, the author(s) evaluated hundreds of water well records, especially those having relatively complete information on well location, static water level, well depth, ground elevation, and lithology. There were areas in the county with sparse information because of lack of well records or incomplete records.
POSITIONAL ACCURACY 
HORIZONTAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY 
HORIZONTAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY REPORT 
The locations of many wells were field checked and the locations posted on 7.5 minute topographic maps. Visual confirmation of wells was not always possible. Many locations were based only on the street address, driving directions, or other location information provided on the well record.
LINEAGE 
SOURCE INFORMATION 
SOURCE CITATION 
CITATION INFORMATION 
ORIGINATOR Robert A. Scott, IDNR Division of Water, Resource Assessment Section 
PUBLICATION DATE 2011-09 
TITLE 
Potentiometric Surface Map of the Unconsolidated Aquifers of Noble County, Indiana 
EDITION 1 
SERIES INFORMATION 
SERIES NAME Potentiometric Surface Map 
ISSUE IDENTIFICATION PSM 02-A
PUBLICATION INFORMATION 
PUBLICATION PLACE Indianapolis, IN 
PUBLISHER Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water

SOURCE SCALE DENOMINATOR 0 
TYPE OF SOURCE MEDIA None 
SOURCE CITATION ABBREVIATION 
Potentiometric Surface Map of Noble County, Indiana 
SOURCE CONTRIBUTION 
Water well records from the IDNR-DOW well record database; USGS topography maps; various consultant geotechnical reports
PROCESS STEP 
PROCESS DESCRIPTION 
After selection of water well records was complete, specific well data and other maps and reports were considered in the mapping process. For example, ground elevation, static water level, well depth, aquifer top and bottom elevation and lithology were obtained from well records. Other maps and reports included regional potentiometric surface maps, hydrogeologic settings, groundwater availability, bedrock topography, and surface topography.
PROCESS DATE 2011-09-01
PROCESS STEP 
PROCESS DESCRIPTION 
The hand-drawn work maps (scale 1:24,000) showing lines of equal potentiometric surface elevation were digitized and edge matched in ESRI ArcEdit (ArcScan) by Scott H. Dean. The maps were individually georeferenced using a minimum of 4 tics per map. Projection was UTM, Zone 16, NAD83.
PROCESS TIME 20110901
PROCESS STEP 
PROCESS DESCRIPTION 
Data were selected by careful evaluation of water well records to determine if the wells were field located and if they contained complete and reasonable information.
PROCESS DATE 2011-09-01
PROCESS STEP 
PROCESS DESCRIPTION 
After the maps were joined, a polyline coverage was created and attributed by Scott H. Dean. Attribute definitions are described below.
PROCESS DATE 2011-09-01
Spatial Data Organization 
DIRECT SPATIAL REFERENCE METHOD Vector
Spatial Reference 
HORIZONTAL COORDINATE SYSTEM DEFINITION 
PLANAR 
PLANAR COORDINATE INFORMATION 
PLANAR COORDINATE ENCODING METHOD coordinate pair 
COORDINATE REPRESENTATION 
ABSCISSA RESOLUTION 0.000000002220024164500956 
ORDINATE RESOLUTION 0.000000002220024164500956
PLANAR DISTANCE UNITS meters

GEODETIC MODEL 
HORIZONTAL DATUM NAME North American Datum of 1983 
ELLIPSOID NAME Geodetic Reference System 80 
SEMI-MAJOR AXIS 6378137.0 
DENOMINATOR OF FLATTENING RATIO 298.257222101

VERTICAL COORDINATE SYSTEM DEFINITION 
ALTITUDE SYSTEM DEFINITION 
ALTITUDE DATUM NAME North American Vertical Datum of 1988 
ALTITUDE DISTANCE UNITS feet
DEPTH SYSTEM DEFINITION 
DEPTH DATUM NAME Mean sea level 
DEPTH DISTANCE UNITS feet
Entities and Attributes 
DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
ENTITY TYPE 
ENTITY TYPE LABEL UNC_PSM_NOBLE_CO_IN

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 STATIC_E
Distribution Information 
DISTRIBUTOR 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
CONTACT PERSON PRIMARY 
CONTACT PERSON Robert A. Scott 
CONTACT ORGANIZATION Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water
CONTACT POSITION Resource Assessment Section 
CONTACT ADDRESS 
ADDRESS TYPE mailing and physical address 
ADDRESS 402 W. Washington Street W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
STATE OR PROVINCE Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES

CONTACT VOICE TELEPHONE 317-232-4160 
CONTACT FACSIMILE TELEPHONE 317-233-4579 
CONTACT ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.IN.gov 
HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15am - 4:15pm M-F except Government Holidays

DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY 
See access and use constraints information.
Metadata Reference 
METADATA DATE 2011-12-15 
METADATA CONTACT 
CONTACT INFORMATION 
CONTACT PERSON PRIMARY 
CONTACT PERSON Robert A. Scott 
CONTACT ORGANIZATION Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water
CONTACT ADDRESS 
ADDRESS TYPE mailing and physical address 
ADDRESS 402 W. Washington Street W264 
CITY Indianapolis 
STATE OR PROVINCE Indiana 
POSTAL CODE 46204 
COUNTRY UNITED STATES

CONTACT VOICE TELEPHONE 317-232-4160 
CONTACT FACSIMILE TELEPHONE 317-233-4579 
CONTACT ELECTRONIC MAIL ADDRESS tscott@dnr.in.gov 
HOURS OF SERVICE 8:15am - 4:15pm M-F except Government Holidays

METADATA STANDARD NAME FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata 
METADATA STANDARD VERSION FGDC-STD-001-1998
METADATA ACCESS CONSTRAINTS Restriction Code: other restrictions; Other Constraints: Access constraints: Restriction Code: other restrictions; Other This metadata file is intended to accompany the subject geospatial data set. This file may be updated, and the most recent version is available by contacting the IDNR Division of Water.


