How can I search metadata over a larger area than Minnesota? What about other NSDI clearinghouses?
^ The DataFinder GeoGateway provides a metadata search engine on the “Metadata Search” page of the web site. This search can actually search more than just the available DataFinder metadata. The DataFinder GeoGateway searches the DataFinder NSDI Clearinghouse “node,” or data source. A node is a site that contains geographic data and metadata, or documentation. In addition, the DataFinder GeoGateway can search several other nodes that have datasets describing the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota. These nodes are a subset of a list of over 250 national and international nodes available through the Federal Geographic Data Clearinghouse. Examples of nodes in DataFinder GeoGateway search interface are MetroGIS DataFinder and Land Management Information Center at Minnesota Planning. You may search one, many or all nodes simultaneously through DataFinder GeoGateway. If you would like to expand your search of metadata beyond those nodes included in the DataFinder GeoGateway interface, then
