Parcel Map Meta-data Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Title:

Sauk County Parcel Base Map

Abstract:

This product is a compilation of cadastrial data from many sources. These sources include, but are not limited to, U.S. General Land Office survey notes, deeds, plats, survey maps, easements, survey notes from land surveyors, town road records and right-of-way plats. The maps are different scales and were made on dates ranging from the early 1800's to the present. Deeds and other written documentation date from the early 1800's to the present. Deeds and other records date from the early 1800's to the present. Survey practices were used to construct the frame work and are followed where interpretation of information was required. This product is intended to provide a representation of the shape and location of tax parcels and is suitable for the intended use.

1. How should this data set be cited?

   Sauk County Mapping Dept., Baraboo, Wisconsin, Unpublished Material, Sauk County Parcel Base Map.

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?
   • West_Bounding_Coordinate: -90.2
   • East_Bounding_Coordinate: -89.4
   • North_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.4
   • South_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.1
3. What does it look like?
4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

   Calendar_Date:

   Present

   Currentness_Reference:

   publication date

5. What is the general form of this data set?

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:

   map & vector digital form

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
   1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set.

   2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 42d 49m 10s. Longitudes are given to the nearest 89d 54m 00s. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1983.
      The ellipsoid used is Transverse Mercator.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378407.28.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/298.2699427815.

      Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:

      Altitude_System_Definition:

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

   The attributes of this drawing include tax parcel identification numbers, parcel lines, road right of ways, road names, road widths, certified survey map numbers, subdivision names, subdivison lot and block numbers, plat names, condominiums, vacations, section lines, quarter section lines, forty lines, volume and page references where available, parcel dimensions where available, and any notes pertaining to the parcel structures.

   Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

   Refer to the Contact Person for complete details regarding parcel data and digital information.

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
   • Sauk County Mapping Dept., Baraboo, Wisconsin
2. Who also contributed to the data set?
3. To whom should users address questions about the data?

   Sauk County Mapping Dept.
   West Square Bldg.
   505 Broadway St.
   Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913

   (608) 355-3240 (voice)
   (608) 355-3292 (FAX)

The property assessment maps were created to assist individuals needing taxation and assessment information from the Treasurer/Real Property Department , and to provide a county-wide base for land information activities in Sauk County.

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

   (source 1 of 1) This is part of the following larger work.

2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

1. How well have the observations been checked?
2. How accurate are the geographic locations?
3. How accurate are the heights or depths?
4. Where are the gaps in the data? What is missing?

   Approximately 80% of the County is mapped with tax parcel information. The remaining townships that are not mapped in digital format plan to be completed by 2003.

5. How consistent are the relationships among the observations, including topology?

   All tax parcels are drawn in AutoCad using cogo geometry with parcel/survey information. Using AutoCad Map the parcels are closed and made to be topologically correct for implementation into ArcInfo 8.1 using AML programming routines.

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints:

None

Use_Constraints:

Parcel map information is copyrighted. Permission is granted for use by individuals with the understanding of where the information was obtained and the limitations of data

1. Who distributes the data set? [Distributor contact information not provided.]
2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

   Parcel Map by township

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

   Copyright (C) by Sauk County and permission to use parcel data information is granted upon understanding of this disclaimer: Information on any paper map or digital compilation is copied from public records of the County Register of Deeds & Surveyors offices. While intended to be as accurate as possible, no warranty is made as to the accuracy of materials produced. This information should not be relied upon as a substitute for an actual field survey.

4. How can I download or order the data?
   • Availability in digital form: Data format: DWG (version AutoCad 2000i)
   • Media you can order: CD-ROM
   • Cost to order the data:
5. Is there some other way to get the data?

   Sauk County Mapping Department website

6. What hardware or software do I need in order to use the data set?

   WHIP! driver downloadable from website to view AutoCad drawing files available

Dates:

Last modified: 23-Jan-2002

Metadata author:

Sauk County Mapping Dept
c/o Kelly Felton
Cartographer/GIS Specialist
West Square Bldg., 505 Broadway St.
Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913
USA

(608) 355-3240 (voice)
(608) 355-3292 (FAX)
kfelton@co.sau

Metadata standard:

FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html