<oai_dc:dc xmlns:oai_dc="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc/ http://www.openarchives.org/OAI/2.0/oai_dc.xsd"><dc:creator>Frederick County, MD</dc:creator><dc:description>Overview This feature service provides detailed geographic data related to agricultural preservation projects in Frederick County. Its focus is on land parcels associated with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) program, highlighting projects that support the conservation of farmland and rural landscapes within the county. Feature Layers ISTEA Layer : This layer represents preserved agricultural parcels tied to ISTEA initiatives. It includes information about individual projects and programs, settlement dates marking when preservation agreements were finalized, and measurements of legal acreage for each parcel. The geometry associated with this layer allows for spatial analysis of land areas and boundaries relevant to agricultural preservation efforts. Geographic Coverage The dataset covers Frederick County, providing spatial context to land preservation activities within this region. Use Cases Supporting land-use planning and agricultural conservation strategies. Enabling visualization and analysis of preserved farmland extents and associated program details. Assisting governmental and environmental organizations in tracking preservation program outcomes.</dc:description><dc:format>ArcGIS DynamicMapLayer</dc:format><dc:identifier>https://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/62477f0ebcb2459d9f5799b5be269c27_6</dc:identifier><dc:language>eng</dc:language><dc:publisher>Frederick County Open Data</dc:publisher><dc:rights>Public</dc:rights><dc:title>ISTEA [Maryland--Frederick County]</dc:title><dc:type>Web services</dc:type><dc:coverage>Maryland--Frederick County</dc:coverage><dc:coverage>Maryland</dc:coverage><dc:date>Last Modified: 2026-03-18</dc:date></oai_dc:dc>