Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Region Mine Map Mosaic (BETA)


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Title:
Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Region Mine Map Mosaic (BETA)
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Coal Center, PA
Publisher:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Online_Linkage: https://www.pasda.psu.edu/
Description:
Abstract:
The Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Region Mine Map Mosaic map service is an imagery composite of georeferenced historic underground coal mine maps. THIS MAP SERVICE IS CURRENTLY UNFINISHED. THE SPATIAL ACCURACY AND ALLIGNMENT OF MAP IMAGES IS CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED. USERS SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A DRAFT VERSION AND NOT RELY ON ANY INFORMATION CURRENTLY BEING PRESENTED IN THE SERVICE.

Abstract:

The Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Region Mine Map Mosaic map service is an imagery composite of georeferenced historic underground coal mine maps. THIS MAP SERVICE IS CURRENTLY UNFINISHED. THE SPATIAL ACCURACY AND ALLIGNMENT OF MAP IMAGES IS CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED. USERS SHOULD CONSIDER THIS A DRAFT VERSION AND NOT RELY ON ANY INFORMATION CURRENTLY BEING PRESENTED IN THE SERVICE.

When viewing detailed mine workings depicted on the maps in areas where multiple mines exist adjacent to each other, parts of one map may overlap, obstructing the view of adjacent maps. Through the mosaic process, the irrelevant parts of a map are cropped, so that the maps edge-match without overlap, creating a near seamless image of underground mine workings.

Coal mining has occurred in Pennsylvania for over two centuries. The maps, if they still exist at all, of these coal mines are stored at various public and private locations throughout the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has tried to preserve the historic information contained on these maps by scanning the maps into digital images. These maps are then georeferenced to their approximate spatial location to meet a variety of end-user needs, including mine land reclamation, gas well development, mine safety planning, and determination of needs for Mine Subsidence Insurance.

There is an inherit loss of accuracy in the georeferencing process and a georeferenced map may not align correctly with base maps and/or established coordinate systems. Therefore, these georeferenced maps should ONLY be used for reference information only and NOT be used for engineering and/or human safety related issues.

Uncropped, individual georeferenced maps can be viewed on the Pennsylvania Mine Map Atlas at www.paminemaps.psu.edu . Detailed metadata on the individual maps can be found in the Pennsylvania Historic Underground Mine Map Inventory System (PHUMMIS) at www.PHUMMIS.pa.gov ..
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-80.583333
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-76.583333
North_Bounding_Coordinate:41.750000
South_Bounding_Coordinate:39.666667
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:mining
Theme_Keyword:geoscientificInformation
Access_Constraints:Not for commercial use or resale. The User shall save the Commonwealth harmless from any suits, claims or actions arising out of the use of the data files or accompanying documentation, or arising out of any defect in the data files or accompanying documentation. The Commonwealth excludes any and all implied warranties and makes no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided AS IS and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
Use_Constraints:
Any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data should not be larger than a scale of 1:24,000 and the following disclaimer should be added to the product: "The georeferenced map layer on this product was provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. This map was georeferenced using information considered to be the best historic data available. It is understood that there is an inherit loss of accuracy in the georeferencing process and the georeferenced map may not align correctly with base maps, real world locations, and/or established coordinate systems. The Department assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information."

The Originator, Publisher and Distributor exclude any and all implied warranties and make no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided 'as is' and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance. 
These data are not to be redistributed for commercial profit. Reproduction or redistribution of this digital data set without permission of the Originator/Publisher is expressly forbidden. The Originator and Publisher should be clearly cited in any product derived from this data. Any modifications to this data must be described in any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data.
Any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data should not be larger than a scale of 1:24,000 and the following disclaimer should be added to the product: "The georeferenced map layer on this product was provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.  This map was georeferenced using information considered to be the best historic data available. It is understood that there is an inherit loss of accuracy in the georeferencing process and the georeferenced map may not align correctly with base maps, real world locations, and/or established coordinate systems. The Department assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information."
 Not for commercial use or resale. The User shall save the Commonwealth harmless from any suits, claims or actions arising out of the use of the data files or accompanying documentation, or arising out of any defect in the data files or accompanying documentation. The Commonwealth excludes any and all implied warranties and makes no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided AS IS and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance
 Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person:Technical Services Organization
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Contact_Position:Technical Services Unit Supervisor
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
DEP- California District Office
Address:
25 Technology Drive
Address:
California Technology Park
City:Coal Center
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:15423
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:724-769-1100
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:724-769-1102
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
There are many limiting factors when determining the accuracy of a georeferenced mine map. The original mine maps may have been drawn by more than one draftsman over time. They may have been drawn with unknown accuracy and unknown coordinate systems. The paper the maps were drawn on may have distorted over the years. The maps are georeferenced using ESRI’s ArcGIS software. An attempt is made to match a minimum of four control points between the source map image and target basemaps/coordinates. The points used to link the mine map to a base map include, but are not limited to road crossings, monuments, property boundaries, water crossings, structures, coordinates, railroads, etc. When four control points cannot be obtained with this process, additional points may have been used from other previously georeferenced mine maps. The georeferencing software may cause the images to warp along their length and width. The target control points may have physically and geographically moved between the time they were drawn on the mine map and drawn/photographed on the base map. Therefore, horizontal accuracy of the georeferenced mine map is UNKNOWN
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:DEP Mine Map - California District Mining Office
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
PHUMMIS Requirements Document – Map Type Codes

Map Types
Code	Description
ADMIN	Administration
AUGER	Auger Mine map
BASE	Base Map
CHART	Charts
CAM	Coal Analysis Map
CAVE	Cave Map
CCM	Coal Contour Map
CNTYM	County Map
CROSS	Cross Section Map
SEAM	Coal Seam Map
DIAGR	Diagrams
DRILL	Drill Hole Map
DESGN	Design Map
ERM	Environmental Resource Map
GEOLM	Geological Map
HSHT	H Sheet Map
INDEX	Index Map
INSM	Insurance Map
KSHT	K Sheet Map
LOCAT	Locational Map
LITHO	Lithographic Map
OTHER	Other
PLANS	Plans
PLUS	Plus Map
PERM	Permit Map
PROPM	Property Map
QUAD	Quadrangle Map
RAILR	Rail Road Map
RECL	Reclamation Map
SCPM	Subsidence Control Plan Map
SURF	Surface Mine Map
SIXM	Six Month Map
SMMC	Strip Mine Map Coal
SOILS	Soils Map
SOM	Surface Operation Map
SHAFT	Shaft plans
STRM	Stream Plan Map
TAX	Tax Map
TWP	Township Map
UMM	Underground Mine Map
WPA	WPA Map
	
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
115 Land and Water Building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:814-865-8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability:
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address:
115 Land and Water building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:814-865-8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
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