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Surficial Sands of Minnesota

This dataset estimates the distribution of surficial sand units in Minnesota, from previously published surficial geology maps by the Minnesota Geological Survey, for use with Department of Natural Resources water table maps.

Additional Info

Field Value
dsAccessConst None
dsCurrentRef Data were obtained in 2015 and re-evaluated in January 2016. Data are current at time of publication.
The MGS surficial geology maps were published between 1995 and 2015.
dsMetadataUrl https://resources.gisdata.mn.gov/pub/gdrs/data/pub/us_mn_state_dnr/geos_surficial_sands/metadata/metadata.html
dsModifiedDate 2022-09-01 02:35:44
dsOriginator Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, County Geologic Atlas Program
dsPurpose This dataset was developed to provide a statewide estimate of surficial sand units.
gdrsDsGuid {ed25c1bb-8938-40f0-baeb-d8e7c8a66aab}
spatial {"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-97.23, 43.5],[-97.23, 49.37], [-89.53, 49.37], [-89.53, 43.5], [-97.23, 43.5]]]}

Dataset extent

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