Shoreline Data Rescue Project of Pensacola, Florida: High-Resolution Historical Shoreline

A high-resolution historical shoreline dataset for Pensacola, Florida, automated for use as a GIS data layer. The data were derived from shoreline maps produced by the NOAA National Ocean Service and its predecessor agencies, based on imagery interpretation and field surveys. The attribution follows the NGS-developed C-COAST scheme, influenced by the S-57 standard for hydrographic data.

Use Cases

• Analyzing coastal erosion or accretion rates based on the high-resolution historical shoreline.
• Calibrating or validating coastal models using the attributed shoreline data derived from NOAA maps.
• Integrating historical shoreline context into modern GIS projects for coastal zone management.
• Studying long-term shoreline change by comparing this historical dataset with contemporary surveys.

Strengths

• Data are described as high-resolution and accurate for GIS use.
• Shoreline maps were produced by the authoritative NOAA National Ocean Service.
• Attribution follows a structured scheme (C-COAST) influenced by an international hydrographic standard.

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 freshness should be verified despite the listed future update date of 2026-03 -13.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Derived from shoreline maps based on office interpretation of imagery and/or field survey.

Time Range

Historical (specific range not provided)

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-13 21:15:08.587359

Geography

Pensacola, Florida, USA