The files linked to this reference are the geospatial data created as part of the completion of the baseline vegetation inventory project for the NPS park unit. Current format is ArcGIS file geodatabase but older formats may exist as shapefiles.

Converting delineations to a digital format involved four main procedures: a) preparation of manuscript maps b) input of the spatial data: c) populating of the attribute tables, and d) conversion to GIS. Each step included many quality control steps. Maps were prepared by pin-registering a clean sheet of mylar to each photo and transferring delineations to the new overlay in ink. Each manuscript map was edgematched to the adjoining sheet. Each photo was numbered, and each polygon on the photo was numbered in sequence. An attribute table was created containing a field each for the photo number, polygon sequence number, land use code, layer number, stature type, height, density, and floristic composition attributes.