Model-simulated baseflow in the Park Falls Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin

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• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS)

Publication_Date: 20181228

Title:

Model-simulated baseflow in the Park Falls Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Wisconsin

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Description:

Abstract:

This dataset consists of simulated baseflow and groundwater discharge for each stream segment in a steady-state groundwater flow model. The lines show where streams are represented in the groundwater flow model. Each line segment has attributes for the simulated baseflow and discharge. Baseflow is the groundwater component of streamflow, in cubic feet per second (cfs); discharge is the amount of groundwater flowing into a stream along a given segment, in cfs. Negative values of discharge indicate flux from the stream into the aquifer. The groundwater flow model was created using the analytic element code GFLOW. The methodology and results are documented in an accompanying summary report available from the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. The groundwater flow model is two-dimensional regional model and may not be accurate for site-specific applications.

Purpose:

This dataset was produced as part of a project to assess groundwater resources across the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Groundwater is an important resource for the forest, and a more comprehensive understanding of this resource can help guide land management decisions. This dataset includes the simulated baseflow and groundwater discharge for each stream segment in a groundwater flow model developed for this project. These model results can be used to identify magnitude of baseflow as well as identify streams that are gaining or losing groundwater. The datasets produced as part of this project are divided by location into four groups, corresponding to the four main National Forest Units: Medford, Nicolet, Park Falls, and Washburn/Great Divide. This dataset is located in the Park Falls Unit.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 20181228

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.503939

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.800115

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.073587

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 45.521372

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: Park Falls Unit

Theme_Keyword: Price County

Theme_Keyword: Vilas County

Theme_Keyword: geology

Theme_Keyword: hydrology

Theme_Keyword: baseflow

Theme_Keyword: Wisconsin

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Place_Keyword: Park Falls

Place_Keyword: Price County

Place_Keyword: Vilas County

Place_Keyword: Wisconsin

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints:

These data are provided by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) on an "as is" basis. WGNHS will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of these data, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, punitive, and consequential. WGNHS makes no warranties on these data, express, implied, statutory, or in any other provision of any agreement or communication, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS)

Contact_Position: Information Manager

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: unknown

Address: 3817 Mineral Point Rd

City: Madison

State_or_Province: Wisconsin

Postal_Code: 53705-5100

Country: USA

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gis@wgnhs.uwex.edu

Data_Set_Credit:

This project was funded by the U.S. Forest Service. The groundwater flow modeling was completed by the U.S. Geological Survey in coordination with the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) in 2013.

Native_Data_Set_Environment: Version 6.2 (Build 9200) ; Esri ArcGIS 10.6.0.8321

Data_Quality_Information:

Completeness_Report:

The stream baseflow and groundwater discharge in this dataset were exported from a two-dimensional, regional groundwater flow model. Areas with local subsurface variability not captured in the model may not be represented well. The performance of the model compared to head and baseflow measurements is included in the accompanying report.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Type_of_Source_Media: None

Source_Contribution:

This dataset consists of lines which represent streams in a groundwater flow model for the Park Falls Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. Each stream segment has attributes for simulated baseflow, defined as the groundwater component of streamflow in cubic feet per second; and simulated discharge, defined as the groundwater flux into a stream segment in cubic feet per second. The methodology and results are documented in an accompanying summary report available from WGNHS.

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: String

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 1669

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1927 UTM Zone 16N

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -87.0

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0

False_Easting: 500000.0

False_Northing: 0.0

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0000000022200019600404634

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0000000022200019600404634

Planar_Distance_Units: meter

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: D North American 1927

Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke 1866

Semi-major_Axis: 6378206.4

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 294.9786982

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: PF_BaseflowGFLOW_WGNHS_2016

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: OBJECTID

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: Shape_Length

Attribute_Definition: Length of feature in internal units.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: baseflowCFS

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: DischargeCFS

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Baseflow (attribute ‘BaseflowCFS’) is defined as the groundwater component of streamflow in cubic feet per second. Groundwater discharge (attribute ‘DischargeCFS’) is defined as the groundwater flux into a stream segment in cubic feet per second. Negative values indicate groundwater is flowing from the stream into the aquifer (losing stream).

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

This dataset consists of lines which represent streams in a groundwater flow model for the Park Falls Unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. Each stream segment has attributes for simulated baseflow, defined as the groundwater component of streamflow in cubic feet per second; and simulated discharge, defined as the groundwater flux into a stream segment in cubic feet per second. The methodology and results are documented in an accompanying summary report available from WGNHS.

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20190212

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: local time