Coastal Mapping Program of Port of Detroit, MI: High-Resolution Shoreline Vector Data

NOAA's Coastal Mapping Program provides a high-resolution vector shoreline for the Port of Detroit, Michigan, compiled from imagery. The data is structured using the NGS C-COAST attribution scheme, influenced by the IHO S-57 standard for hydrographic data translation. This resource was last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Integrate shoreline data into a Geographic Information System (GIS) for coastal zone management based on the description.
• Perform spatial analysis of shoreline features and changes using the vector line and point data.
• Translate shoreline attribution into the S-57 hydrographic data standard based on the C-COAST scheme mentioned.

Strengths

• Data is described as providing an accurate high-resolution shoreline.
• Attribution follows a defined NGS scheme (C-COAST) influenced by an international hydrographic standard.
• Data is provided by the authoritative National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data is specific to the Port of Detroit, MI, limiting geographic generalizability.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Office interpretation of imagery to create vector shoreline.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 19:48:01.649478; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Port of Detroit, Michigan, USA