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
      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 raster dataset (bt_depth_to_bedrock) provides the interpreted distance between the land surface and the top of the underlying bedrock surface. Depth to bedrock influences groundwater contamination susceptibility because the soil, sand, gravel, and/or clay that overlie the bedrock help to prevent downward movement of contaminants and increase the time for contaminant attenuation and breakdown. Accordingly, areas with shallow bedrock are more susceptible than areas of deep bedrock. Depth to bedrock was calculated by subtracting bedrock elevations from land surface elevations. Bedrock elevations were interpolated using data from well construction reports, geologic logs, outcrops, previous geologic mapping projects, and soils data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This dataset is a floating point raster with 100-meter resolution (100 m x 100 m grid cells) where the pixel values are depth to bedrock in feet. An associated feature class are the data points used in the bedrock elevation interpolation (bt_depth_to_bedrock_points).
    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: -92.913815
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -92.020145
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 46.162555
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 45.621335
  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: Raster cell values indicate the interpreted depth to bedrock in feet below land surface. The accuracy of the raster values depends on the density and accuracy of the data used in the modeled surface. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Logical_Consistency_Report: Raster cell values were calculated from point data from a variety of sources. The values are within expected ranges, and show no gross anomalies or inconsistencies, either internally or in comparison to input datasets. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Completeness_Report: The extent of the raster dataset covers Burnett County, Wisconsin. The input data are sourced from datasets known and available at the time of the study. The accuracy of the raster values depends on the density and accuracy of the data used in the modeled surface. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
  Lineage:
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: Depth to bedrock was calculated by subtracting bedrock elevations from land surface elevations. Bedrock elevations were interpolated using data from well construction reports, geologic logs, outcrops, previous geologic mapping projects, and soils data from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. This dataset is a floating point raster with 100-meter resolution (100 m x 100 m grid cells) where the pixel values are depth to bedrock in feet. An associated feature class are the data points used in the bedrock elevation interpolation (bt_depth_to_bedrock_points).
      Process_Date: 2025
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Raster
  Raster_Object_Information:
    Raster_Object_Type: Grid Cell
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Overview_Description:
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview: Raster cell values indicate the interpreted depth to bedrock in feet below land surface for Burnett County, Wisconsin. Please see the accompanying report for more information about methods, results, and limitations.
    Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: 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: 20260109
  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
