Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Publication_Date: 20260116
      Title: GIS Data for the Hydrogeologic Atlas of Burnett County, Wisconsin [dataset 1]: Depth-to-Bedrock Data Points
      Edition: 1
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: GIS data
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
        Publisher: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      Other_Citation_Details: Please see Larger Work citation
      Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.54915/wxef8967
      Larger_Work_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Amy Wiersma
          Originator: Matthew Rehwald
          Originator: Peter Schoephoester
          Originator: Maureen Muldoon
          Originator: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
          Publication_Date: 20260116
          Title: Hydrogeologic Atlas of Burnett County, Wisconsin
          Edition: 1
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: publication
          Series_Information:
            Series_Name: Technical Report
            Issue_Identification: 8
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Madison, Wisconsin
            Publisher: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
          Other_Citation_Details: Suggested citation: Wiersma, A.K., Rehwald, M.J., Schoephoester, P.R., and Muldoon, M.A., 2026, Hydrogeologic atlas of Burnett County, Wisconsin: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Technical Report 008, 23 p., 2 pls., https://doi.org/10.54915/wxef8967.
          Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.54915/wxef8967
  Description:
    Abstract: This feature class (bt_depth_to_bedrock_points) provides point locations having depth to bedrock information that was used in interpolating a bedrock surface elevation dataset. This bedrock surface was then used to create the depth to bedrock raster dataset (bt_depth_to_bedrock) included in this geodatabase. The spatial distribution of these points and their data sources can indicate constraints on the interpolation and uncertainty in the output raster datasets.
    Purpose: This dataset was produced as part of a project to inventory the groundwater resources of Burnett County, Wisconsin. Groundwater is the primary source of drinking water in Burnett County, with most wells completed in the surficial aquifer. The goal of the study was to map the elevation of the water table and identify areas where groundwater is susceptible to contamination. Aspects that influence groundwater susceptibility include the depth to groundwater, the depth to bedrock, the groundwater recharge rate, and the type of surficial materials.  In many parts of Burnett County, the water table is near the land surface and the surficial material is coarse-grained. These physical characteristics make groundwater highly vulnerable to contamination along the St Croix River, in the northern part of the county, and along stream valleys in the southeast part of the county. The results of this study can be used to inform land-use and water-resource planning.
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Single_Date/Time:
        Calendar_Date: 20260116
    Currentness_Reference: publication date
  Status:
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -92.918321
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -91.964625
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.199836
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 45.578559
  Keywords:
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
    Theme:
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: hydrogeology
      Theme_Keyword: groundwater
      Theme_Keyword: depth to bedrock
      Theme_Keyword: geology
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: Wisconsin
      Place_Keyword: Burnett County
  Access_Constraints: None
  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 (WGNHS)
      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: Burnett County provided funding for this project.
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: Esri ArcGIS 13.5.2.57366
Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: The attributes include information about data sources and original bedrock depth observation. These include field observations and interpretations from other map sources;  feature attributes indicate the data source.. The accuracy of the original observations and spatial location of the individual point features varies. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Logical_Consistency_Report: This dataset consists of point features representing locations of depth-to-bedrock observations or interpretations that conform to a file geodatabase feature class data structure. Attributes include the original data source and reported depth to bedrock observations. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Completeness_Report: These point features are sourced from datasets known and available at the time of the study. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Accuracy varies depending on source dataset. Horizontal and vertical accuracy depend on original data sources and methods. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Accuracy varies depending on source dataset. Horizontal and vertical accuracy depend on original data sources and methods. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Lineage:
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: This feature class (bt_depth_to_bedrock_points) provides point locations having depth to bedrock information that was used in interpolating a bedrock surface elevation dataset. The features were compiled from a variety of sources, with feature attributes indicating the original source and other information. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
      Process_Date: 2025
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 13877
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: bt_depth_to_bedrock_points
      Entity_Type_Definition: Depth to bedrock data point features
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: WGNHS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
      Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Shape
      Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Source_dataset
      Attribute_Definition: Source of the depth to bedrock record. Burnett rotosonic 2024 = Rotosonic borehole completed for WGNHS in 2024. Geobase prime = Borehole records in WGNHS Geobase database. Minnesota state D2B raster = Data point extracted from Minnesota statewide depth to bedrock raster dataset. NW_WI_Bedrock_Mudrey_1987 = Mapped bedrock outcrop in Bedrock Geology of Wisconsin, Northwest Sheet, Mudrey, M.G., Jr. and others, 1987. Shallow_bedrock_framework_points = Data points indicating shallow bedrock. Ssurgo FEATPOINT ROC = Points of interpreted bedrock near land surface from NRCS SSURGO dataset. Unlithified = Series of well construction report datasets showing thickness of unlithified sediment overlying bedrock. WCRV2 = Series of well construction report datasets showing depth to bedrock.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: WGNHS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Source_idenitifier_name
      Attribute_Definition: For those records with a unique identifier in their source database, the name of the unique identifier.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: WGNHS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Source_identifier_AsText
      Attribute_Definition: For those records with a unique identifier in their source database, the text value of the unique identifier.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: WGNHS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: depthTobedrock_ft
      Attribute_Definition: Depth of bedrock in feet below land surface
      Attribute_Definition_Source: WGNHS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Bedrock_Elev_ft
      Attribute_Definition: Elevation of bedrock surface above sea level calculated from depth to bedrock values
      Attribute_Definition_Source: WGNHS
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: Addl_Notes
      Attribute_Definition: Additional source information for the data point
      Attribute_Definition_Source: WGNHS
Distribution_Information:
  Distributor:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey (WGNHS)
      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: https://doi.org/10.54915/wxef8967
    Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 20260116
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
      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
