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This page contains exported versions of vector based ArcGIS / ArcView maps for the Dry Valleys.

  • ArcGIS / ArcView shapefiles are contained in .zip files (Winzip or other unzipping utility required)
  • If you need another format, please contact the data manager at mcmlter@bprc.mps.ohio-state.edu

Layers: (right click on file and choose "Save Target As...")

  • CONTOURS (elevation contours digitized from USGS 1:50,000 scale maps)
  • LAKES (digitized from USGS 1:50,000 scale maps)
  • STREAMS (digitized from USGS 1:50,000 scale maps)
  • GLACIERS (digitized from USGS 1:50,000 scale maps)

Map Projection Parameters
Projection: LAMBERT
Datum: WGS84
Units: METERS
Spheroid: WGS84

Parameters
1st standard parallel: -79°20' 0.000
2nd stardard parallel: -76°40' 0.000
central meridian: 160°0' 0.000
latitude of projection's origin: -80°0' 0.000
false easting (meters) 0.00000
false northing (meters) 0.00000

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Last updated Winter 2012
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