Coastal Mapping Program: High-Resolution Shoreline Vector Data for Port of Sacramento, CA

A high-resolution vector shoreline dataset for the Port of Sacramento, California, compiled from imagery. The data, attributed using the NGS-developed C-COAST scheme, is suitable for GIS applications and is a member of the NOAA InPort catalog item 39808. It was last updated on 2026 03 13.

Use Cases

• Integrate shoreline data into a Geographic Information System (GIS) for coastal zone management based on the description.
• Perform change detection analysis on coastal features using the high-resolution vector line and point data.
• Translate shoreline attribution for hydrographic charting using the C-COAST scheme influenced by S-57 standards.
• Create base maps for port infrastructure planning and environmental assessments in the Sacramento area.

Strengths

• Data is described as 'accurate high-resolution shoreline' compiled from imagery.
• Attribution follows the structured NGS C-COAST scheme, designed for compatibility with hydrographic standards.
• Last update recorded as 2026 03 13 21:55:41.713982.

Limitations

• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

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 2026-03-13 21:55:41.713982; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Port of Sacramento, California, USA