Compilation of Land Use Data in 21 and 37 Category Classifications - Ipswich and Parker River Watersheds - 1971, 1985, 1991, and 1999 - Vector Shapefile
Data File: GIS_p_arc_vector_01.zip
Documentation File: EML Metadata
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Year: 1971, 1985, 1991, and 1999
Contact: Gil Pontius
Abstract: The MassGIS Land Use datalayer has 37 land use classifications interpreted from 1:25,000 aerial photography. This layer contains data for 21 and 37 category classifications for the years of 1971, 1985, 1991, and 1999. Coverage is complete for all towns that fall partially or completely within the Ipswich River and/or Parker River watersheds. Data compiled for 1971, 1985, 1991, and 1999.
Geographic Description: Ipswich Watershed, Parker Watershed, Plum Island Ecosystems, Massachusetts
Data Format: Zip file containing Idrisi GIS files and metadata
Keywords: Town Boundary, Land Use, Land Cover, Watershed, GIS, disturbance, United States, New England, Massachusetts, Ipswich River Watershed, Parker River Watershed, Plum Island Ecosystems, PIE LTER
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