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ERF1-2 -- Enhanced River Reach File 2.0

Entry ID: USGS_erfi-2

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Summary

Abstract: This report describes the process of enhancements to the stream reach network,
ERF1, which is an enhanced version of EPA's RF1. The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's reach file (RF1) is a database of interconnected stream
segments or "reaches" that comprise the surface water drainage system for the
United States. A variety of attributes have been assigned to each reach in
support of spatial ...

Related URL

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION

Description: Title: USEPA Reach File Version 1.0 (RF1) for the Conterminous
United States (CONUS)

Geographic Coverage

(Click for Interactive Map)

Spatial coordinates

N: 48.19

S: 23.24

E: -65.38

W: -127.86

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Jacqueline V. Nolan, John W. Brakebill, Richard B. Alexander and Gregory E. Schwarz

Dataset Title: ERF1-2 -- Enhanced River Reach File 2.0

Dataset Release Date: 2002-02-22

Dataset Release Place: Reston, Virginia

Dataset Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Version: 2.0, November 19, 2001

Data Presentation Form: map

Other Citation Details: USGS Open-File Report

Online Resource: http://water.usgs.gov/lookup/getspatial?erf1-2

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1999-01-07

Stop Date: 1999-01-07

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > NORTH AMERICA > UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Data Resolution

Latitude Resolution: 459.9360656738
Longitude Resolution: 459.9360656738

Science Keywords

HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE/MANAGEMENT > WATER MANAGEMENT

TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE > SURFACE WATER > DRAINAGE

ISO Topic Category

ENVIRONMENT

GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

INLAND WATERS

Access Constraints None

Use Constraints The version of RF1 used to compile ERF1-2 was an early edition of a USGS RF1
translation and was updated by USEPA (USEPA, 1996). The capabilities of the
enhanced version of RF1 (ERF1-2) and the current USEPA version have not been
evaluated. The user is referred to the USEPA version
http://www.epa.gov/owow/monitoring/ for discussions of streamflow
accuracy and general background on the origin of RF1.

Ancillary Keywords

GIS

Stream

Originating Center

USGS

Data Center

Water Resources Maps and GIS Information, Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior

Data Center URL: http://water.usgs.gov/lookup/getgislist

Data Center Personnel
Name: WATER WEBSERVER TEAM - USGS Phone: 703-648-4000;1-800-426-9000 Email: h2oteam at usgs.gov Contact Address: USGS National Center Water Resources Division 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive City: Reston Province or State: VA Postal Code: 20192-0002 Country: USA