Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Publication_Date: 20251024
      Title: GIS Data for the Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin (revised 2025) [dataset 1]
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
        Publisher: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.54915/xqpw9883
      Larger_Work_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: J. Elmo Rawling, III
          Originator: Eric C. Carson
          Originator: John W. Attig
          Originator: David M. Mickelson
          Originator: William N. Mode
          Originator: Mark D. Johnson
          Originator: Kent M. Syverson
          Publication_Date: 20250321
          Title: Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
          Series_Information:
            Series_Name: Map
            Issue_Identification: 512
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Madison, Wisconsin
            Publisher: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
          Other_Citation_Details: Suggested citation: Rawling, J.E., III, Carson, E.C., Attig, J.W., Mickelson, D.M., Mode, W.M., Johnson, M.D., and Syverson, K.M., 2025, Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Map 512, 1 pl., scale 1:500,000, https://doi.org/10.54915/xqpw9883.
          Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.54915/xqpw9883
  Description:
    Abstract: This dataset (M512-dataset01-rev2025) includes GIS data for the map "Quaternary Geology of Wisconsin" in the Geologic Map Schema (GeMS) Level 3 structure. It consists of  line and polygon feature classes and supporting tables in file geodatabase (Wis_Quat_M512_2025_rev2025.gdb) and GeoPackage (Wis_Quat_M512_2025_rev2025.gpkg) formats. Also included are shapefile versions of the data, an ArcGIS Pro mapx file, and geospatial metadata. Please see the accompanying resources for more information.
    Purpose: This dataset was produced as part of a project to compile a 1:500,000-scale map of Wisconsin that depicts sediment deposited by glaciers, streams, wind, and other processes during the Quaternary Period (2.58 million years ago to present). The map was made by compiling detailed Quaternary mapping and lithostratigraphic studies previously conducted by the WGNHS to generate consistent statewide Quaternary map units. This new compilation can be used to gain a broad understanding of surficial sediment across the state by both educational and scientific audiences. Published materials include a georeferenced map plate and GIS data in the GeMS format.
    Supplemental_Information:
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Single_Date/Time:
        Calendar_Date: 20250321
    Currentness_Reference: publication date
  Status:
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -92.9642
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -86.5924
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.0830
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.1536
  Use_Constraints: These data are provided by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) on an "as is" basis. WGNHS will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of these data, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, punitive, and consequential. WGNHS makes no warranties on these data, express, implied, statutory, or in any other provision of any agreement or communication, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  Point_of_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Contact_Position: Information Manager
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
        Address: 3817 Mineral Point Road
        City: Madison
        State_or_Province: Wisconsin
        Postal_Code: 53705
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 608-262-1705
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@wgnhs.wisc.edu
  Data_Set_Credit: Funding was provided by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program of the U.S. Geological Survey, under Cooperative Agreement G20AC00201, and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Contact_Position: Information Manager
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
        Address: 3817 Mineral Point Road
        City: Madison
        State_or_Province: Wisconsin
        Postal_Code: 53705
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 608-262-1705
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@wgnhs.wisc.edu
  Distribution_Liability: These data are provided by the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS) on an "as is" basis. WGNHS will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of these data, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, punitive, and consequential. WGNHS makes no warranties on these data, express, implied, statutory, or in any other provision of any agreement or communication, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  Standard_Order_Process:
    Digital_Form:
      Digital_Transfer_Information:
        Format_Name: Digital Data
      Digital_Transfer_Option:
        Online_Option:
          Computer_Contact_Information:
            Network_Address:
              Network_Resource_Name: wgnhs.wisc.edu
    Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20250101
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Contact_Position: Information Manager
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
        Address: 3817 Mineral Point Road
        City: Madison
        State_or_Province: Wisconsin
        Postal_Code: 53705
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 608-262-1705
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: data@wgnhs.wisc.edu
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
  Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
