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Helena National Forest
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, MT 59602

(406) 449-5201

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Helena National Forest G.I.S Data

Welcome to the Helena National Forest Geographic Information System Data (GIS) Data Dictionary. The GIS is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing objects and events. It combines the power of a database with the visualization capabilities offered by maps. The GIS data provides the power to solve complicated problems, experiment with scenarios and present ideas.

 

GIS DISCLAIMER:

The Forest Service uses the most current and complete data available. GIS data and product accuracy may vary. They may be: developed from sources of differing accuracy, accurate only at certain scales, based on modeling or interpretation, incomplete while being created or revised, etc. Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were created, may yield inaccurate or misleading results. The Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify, or replace GIS products without notification. Please download corresponding metadata when downloading export file data.

Contact Information:

Helena National Forest
2880 Skyway Drive
Helena, Montana 59602
Phone Number: 406-449-5201

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HELENA NATIONAL FOREST GIS DATA


Dataset Name

Image

Meta- data

Export Files

ACTIVITIES

Activities Image

Activities Metadata

Activities Export File

ADMINISTRATIVE FOREST BOUNDARY

Forest Boundary Image

Forest Boundary Metadata

Forest Boundary Export File

COUNTIES

Counties Image

Counties Metadata

Counties Export File

DISTRICT BOUNDARY

District Boundary Image

District Boundary Metadata

District Boundary Export File

ELK ANALYSIS AREAS

Elk Analysis Area Image

Elk Analysis Areas Metadata

Elk Analysis Areas Export File

ELK HERD UNITS

Elk Herd Unit Image

ElkHerdUnits Metadata

Elk Herd Units Export File

ELK HIDING COVER

Elk Hiding Cover Image

Elk HIding Cover Metadata

Elk Hiding Cover Export File

ELK THERMAL COVER

Elk Thermal Cover Image

Elk Thermal Cover Metadata

Elk Thermal Cover Export File

ELK WINTER RANGE

Elk Winter Range Image

Forest Boundary Metadata

Elk Winter Range Export File

ELK WINTER RANGE COMBO

Elk Winter Range Combo Image

Elk Winter Range Combo Metadata

Elk Winter Range Combo Export File

ELK WINTER RANGE FOREST PLAN

Elk Winter Range FP Image

Elk Winter Range Forest Plan Metadata

Elk Winter Range FP Export File

FIRE HISTORY POINTS (FIRE START LOCATIONS)

Fire History Points Image

Fire History Points Metadata

Fire History Points Export File

FIRE HISTORY POLYGONS (FIRE PERIMETERS)

Fire History Polygons Image

Fire History Polygons Metadata

Fire History Polygons Export File

GRIZZLY BEAR OCCUPIED

Grizzly Bear Occupied Image

Grizzly Bear Occupied Metadata

Grizzly Bear Occupied Export File

GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT UNITS

Grizzly Bear Management Units Image

Grizzly Bear Management Units Metadata

Grizzly Bear Management Units Export File

HABITAT TYPES

Habitat Types Image

Habitat Types Metadata

Habitat Types Export File

FOREST PLAN INVENTORIED ROADLESS

Inventoried Roadless Image

Inventoried Roadless Metadata

Inventoried Roadless Export File

LANDTYPE

Landtypes Image

Landtypes Metadata

Landtypes Export File

LANDTYPES SCAPEGOAT

Scapegoat Landtypes Image

Scapegoat Landtypes Metadata

Scapegoat Landtypes Export File

LYNX ANALYSIS UNIT (LAU)

LAU Image

LAU Metadata

LAU Export File

MANAGEMENT AREA

Management Areas Image

Management Areas Metadata

Management Areas Export File

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Mountain Ranges Image

Mountain Ranges Metadata

Mountain Ranges Export File

NON-RECREATION SPECIAL USE

Non Rec SU Image

NonRec SU Metadata

Non Rec SU Export File

OWNERSHIP-ADMINISTRATIVE

Forest Boundary Image

Ownership Metadata

Ownership Export File

REC. OPPORTUNITY SPECTRUM-Summer

Summer ROS Image

Summer ROS Metadata

Summer ROS Export File

REC. OPPORTUNITY SPECTRUM-Winter

Winter ROS Image

Winter ROS Metadata

Winter ROS Export File

RECREATION SITE LOCATIONS

Recreation Sites Image

Rec Sites Metadata

Rec Sites Export File

STREAMS

Streams Image

Streams Metadata

Streams Export File

TOWNSHIP, RANGE, SECTIONS (PLSS)

PLSS Image

PLSS Metadata

PLSS Export File

TRAVEL PLAN AREA RESTRICTION

Winter Travel Restrictions Image

Winter Use Metadata

Winter Use Export File

WILDERNESS AREAS

Wilderness Areas Image

Wilderness Areas Metadata

Wilderness Areas Export File

STREAMS ELIGIBLE FOR WILD & SCENIC RIVERS

Wild & Scenic Rivers Image

Wild & Scenic Rivers Metadata

Wild & Scenic Rivers Export File

Note: Highlighted layers indicate National Core Data Layers

 

USDA Forest Service - Helena National Forest
Last Modified: Wednesday, 14 July 2010 at 18:39:48 EDT


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