Metadata for Spot Heights

Identification

File Name
ElvSpotHeights
Feature Dataset
Elevation
Ownership
District of North Vancouver
355 West Queens Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada, V7N 4N5

Spatial

Extents
Covers the District of North Vancouver & District of West Vancouver
Coverage
West: 481035.04 m
East: 513857.03 m
South: 5464896.59 m
North: 5482861.79 m
Coordinate System
GCS North American 1983
Projection
NAD 1983 UTM Zone 10N

File Properties

Data Type
Feature Class
Data Format
ESRI Enterprise SDE
Geometry Type
Point
Topology
False
Spatial Index
True
Linear Referencing
False

History

Date Posted to GIS:
2003
  • 2003: This information originated from North Shore Search and Rescue data collection efforts of the late 90's.
  • 2012: Spot Heights were separated from a larger Natural Features dataset into a new stand-alone feature class.

Quality

Accuracy
  • Some locations may be generalized.
  • Spatial information is collected and entered using the next best method applicable to this dataset.
  • Spatial information is very accurate but could be improved using a better collection technique.
  • Where multiple collection/entry methods, the more accurate method is predominant throughout this dataset.
Completeness
  • Some spatial information may be missing.
  • Information contained within is subjective.

Maintenance

Various departments may submit either a marked up map or an electronic file to the GIS department. Spot heights are updated accordingly.

Supporting Documentation

Data Dictionary
Not Applicable
Relationships
Not Applicable
Rights
Terms and Conditions of Use