Administrative Boundaries
Boundaries define the rights and interests on the land. Ensuring that boundaries, any boundary in the State of Montana, are correctly recorded and drawn is essential for several reasons: it is the law, equitable distribution of monetary funds, equitable distribution of benefits, accurate representation of boundary lines for mapping purposes, avoiding "bad" geography, and an overall public awareness. Read the Boundary Executive Summary.
Identified elements of the Administrative Boundaries Framework dataset:
- State Boundary (1)
- County Boundaries (56)
- Incorporated Cities and Towns (129)
- Federal American Indian Reservations (7)
- School Districts (414)
- Special Districts (700+)
Action plan items for the FY 2013.
- Develop and implement a set of standards for Montana Administrative Boundaries;
- Adjust Boundaries to GCDB & Maintain Accuracy;
- Implement MABA - Montana Administrative Boundaries Automation - web application;
- Develop an educational component that insures the appropriate use of both US Census Bureau and Montana boundary information.
Example of a Montana Boundary Web Service being used with ArcGIS Online:
US Census Geography: Helena Region | View Larger Map
Stewardship Contact Information
Theme Steward
Montana State Library
Administrative Boundaries Framework Theme Lead
Erin Fashoway
Montana State Library
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