Federal Lands


Abstract: This data set represents Federal Lands (i.e., federal properties or parcels) excluding National Forests. Note that this data set is known to be incomplete and may also be in error. There are federal lands not represented in this layer which should be added as part of a comprehensive review and upgrade of this layer at some time in the future, should funding become available. Please note that the DNR is not the custodian for this data set, and is not responsible for its maintenance.

Purpose Description: To give an approximation of Federal Lands locations, excluding National Forests.

Access Constraints: None

Use Constraints: None

Currentness Reference: Publication date of source data

Geographic Extent: Statewide

Native Data Environment: ArcView version 3.2

Maintenance Update Frequency: None planned

Progress Type: Complete

Process Step Description: This representation of Federal Lands was derived primarily from USGS 100K DLGs, and excludes National Forests. National Forests are represented in a separate data layer.

Citation Information:
    Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
    Title: Federal Lands (polygon features)
    Data Presentation Form: Vector Digital Data
    Publisher: Unpublished
Contact Information:
    Contact Person: John Laedlein
    Organization: WDNR / Enterprise Data Management
    Title: GIS Data Specialist
    Hours of Service: Normal business hours, or as available
    Mailing Address:
      P.O. Box 7921, ET/8
      Madison, WI 53707-7921
    Phone: 608-264-8914
    Fax: 608-266-0870
    Email: John.Laedlein@wisconsin.gov