The original data was processed by OP staff from the 1:24,000 10 meter USGS Digital Elevation Models, using the following procedure: 1. DEM files were converted to GRID format using ArcToolbox.
2. GRID files were merged to form islandwide GRIDs using the command, GRID: <out_grid> = merge(in_grid1, in_grid2,...)
3. GRIDs in meters were converted to feet using the command, GRID: <out_grid> = <in_grid> * 3.28
4. GRIDs were clipped by the coastline coverage using, GRID: GRIDCLIP <in_grid> <out_grid> cover <clip_cover>
5. To smooth the GRIDs, ARC: FILTER <in_grid> <out_grid> LOW 2
6. To create the contours, ARC: LATTICECONTOUR <in_grid> <out_cover> 100 100 contour 0.002