Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), EROS Data Center
      Publication_Date: 1999
      Title: National Elevation Dataset (West Virginia Subset)
      Edition: 1
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: raster digital data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Sioux Falls, SD
        Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
      Online_Linkage: <URL:http://www.wvgis.wvu.edu>
  Description:
    Abstract:
      The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a National Elevation Dataset (NED). The NED is a seamless mosaic of best-available elevation
      data. The 7.5-minute elevation data for the conterminous United States are the primary initial source data. In addition to the
      availability of complete 7.5-minute data, efficient processing methods were developed to filter production artifacts in the existing
      data, convert to the NAD83 datum, edge-match, and fill slivers of missing data at quadrangle seams. One of the effects of the NED
      processing steps is a much-improved base of elevation data for calculating slope and hydrologic derivatives.  The West Virginia GIS Technical Center serves the portion covering the state of WV.
    Purpose:
      Geospatial elevation data are utilized by the scientific and resource management communities for global change research, hydrologic
      modeling, resource monitoring, mapping, and visualization applications.

  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Range_of_Dates/Times:
        Beginning_Date: 19990201
        Ending_Date: Unknown
    Currentness_Reference: publication date
  Status:
    Progress: In work
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -83.0
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -77.5
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 41.0
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 37.0
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD Parameter Keywords
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE
      Theme_Keyword: LAND SURFACE
      Theme_Keyword: TOPOGRAPHY
      Theme_Keyword: LANDFORMS
      Theme_Keyword: TERRAIN ELEVATION
      Theme_Keyword: 1-DEGREE DEM
      Theme_Keyword: 2-ARC-SECOND DEM
      Theme_Keyword: 7.5-MINUTE DEM
      Theme_Keyword: CARTOGRAPHY
      Theme_Keyword: DEM
      Theme_Keyword: DIGITAL ELEVATION MODEL
      Theme_Keyword: DIGITAL MAPPING
      Theme_Keyword: EDC
      Theme_Keyword: EROS
      Theme_Keyword: GEODATA
      Theme_Keyword: GIS
      Theme_Keyword: MAPPING
      Theme_Keyword: RASTER
      Theme_Keyword: USGS
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: GCMD Location Keywords
      Place_Keyword: West Virginia
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: None. Acknowledgement of the originating agencies would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster

Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Person_Primary:
        Contact_Person: Customer Services Representative
        Contact_Organization: EROS Data Center
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: U.S. Geological Survey EROS Data Center
        City: Sioux Falls
        State_or_Province: SD
        Postal_Code: 57198
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 605-594-6151
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 605-594-6589
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: custserv@edcmail.cr.usgs.gov
  Resource_Description: National Elevation Dataset (NED)
  Distribution_Liability:
    Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, EROS Data Center, no warranty
    expressed or implied is made by either regarding the utility of the data on any system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any
    such warranty. The USGS will warrant the delivery of this product in computer-readable format and will offer appropriate adjustment of
    credit when the product is determined unreadable by correctly adjusted computer peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in
    damaged condition. Requests for adjustments of credit must be made within 90 days from the date of this shipment from the ordering site.

Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 19990211
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Person_Primary:
        Contact_Person: Customer Services Representative
        Contact_Organization: EROS Data Center
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: U.S. Geological Survey EROS Data Center
        City: Sioux Falls
        State_or_Province: SD
        Postal_Code: 57198
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 605-594-6151
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 605-594-6589
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: custserv@edcmail.cr.usgs.gov
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998