Identification Information

Abstract The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) actively seeks data from and partnerships with Government agencies at all levels and other interested organizations. The GNIS is the Federal standard for geographic nomenclature. The U.S. Geological Survey developed the GNIS for the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, a Federal inter-agency body chartered by public law to maintain uniform feature name usage throughout the Government and to promulgate standard names to the public. The GNIS is the official repository of domestic geographic names data; the official vehicle for geographic names use by all departments of the Federal Government; and the source for applying geographic names to Federal electronic and printed products of all types. See http://geonames.usgs.gov for additional information.
Purpose This file is to be used to label the New Mexico Mountain ranges.
Supplemental Information The boundaries are approximate and should only be used as such.

Time Period of Content

Single Date/Time

Calendar Date 2013

Currentness Reference publication date

Status

Progress In work
Maintenance and Update Frequency As needed

Spatial Domain

Bounding Coordinates

West Bounding Coordinate -110.727294
East Bounding Coordinate -104.375589
North Bounding Coordinate 38.63839
South Bounding Coordinate 31.318404

Keywords

Theme

Thesaurus None
Keyword Feature identification
Keyword Geographic feature
Keyword Geographic name
Keyword Feature name
Keyword Place name
Keyword Variant name
Keyword physical features

Theme

Thesaurus ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Keyword location

Place

Thesaurus Geographic Names Information System, USGS, Reston, VA
Keyword United States
Keyword State
Keyword County
Keyword Topographic Map
Keyword New Mexico
Keyword Mountains
Keyword Ranges
Keyword Mountain Ranges

Access Constraints None

Use Constraints None. Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Point of Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person
Contact Organization

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization Earth Data Analysis Center
Contact Person

Contact Position GIS Analyst

Contact Address

Address Type mailing address
Address MSC01 1110
Address 1 University of New Mexico
City Albuquerque
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87131-0001
Country USA

Contact Voice Telephone 505-277-3622 ext. 230

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu

Hours of Service Monday through Friday 0800-1700 Mountain Time

Contact Instructions

Data Set Credit The Geographic Names Information System was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Native Data Set Environment Microsoft Windows Vista Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000

Cross Reference

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Geological Survey

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title Geodata.gov, Geospatial One-Stop

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details Geodata.gov is a geographic information system (GIS) portal, also known as the Geospatial One-Stop (GOS) that serves as a public gateway for improving access to geospatial information and data under the Geospatial One-Stop E-Government initiative. Geospatial One-Stop is one of 24 E-Government initiatives sponsored by the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to enhance government efficiency and to improve citizen services. See the Geographic Names community in geodata.gov.

Online Linkage http://gos2.geodata.gov/

Cross Reference

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Geological Survey

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title The National Map

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details The National Map, is a seamless, continuously maintained set of public domain geographic base information that serves as a foundation for integrating, sharing, and using other data easily and consistently. The National Map viewer is a Web-enabled portal to all of the geospatial information contained in The National Map. This portal not only supports on-line access to the geospatial information, but also allows the download of digital data and creation of cartographic products. The GNIS supports The National Map as the source for the gazetteer search in Find Place function of The National Map viewer and as active names layers.

Online Linkage http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/

Cross Reference

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Geological Survey

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title The National Atlas

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details The National Atlas summarizes national-scale geographical information and delivers easy to use, map-like views of America's natural and sociocultural landscapes. This digital version revises a large bound collection of paper maps that was published in 1970. The Atlas serves a diverse populace as an essential reference, a framework for information discovery, an instrument of education, an aid in research, and a reliable source of government information. It includes stimulating products and services for children and adults to understand complex relationships among environments, places, and people. It contributes to our knowledge of the environmental, resource, demographic, economic, social, political, and historical dimensions of American life. Though it cannot display detailed map information, the Atlas directs users to other sources for this information. The GNIS provides geographic feature, location, and attribute data to the National Atlas.

Online Linkage http://nationalatlas.gov/

Cross Reference

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Geological Survey

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title The National Hydrography Dataset

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is a comprehensive set of digital spatial data that contains information about surface water features such as lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, springs and wells. Within the NHD, surface water features are combined to form "reaches," which provide the framework for linking water-related data to the NHD surface water drainage network. These linkages enable the analysis and display of these water-related data in upstream and downstream order. The GNIS provides geographic feature name data to the National Hydrography Dataset.

Online Linkage http://nhd.usgs.gov/

Cross Reference

Citation Information

Originator National Geospatial Agency (NGA)

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title GEOnet Names Server

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details The GEOnet Names Server (GNS) provides access to the National Geospatial Agency (NGA) database of foreign geographic feature names. The database is the official repository of foreign place-name decisions approved by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (US BGN). Approximately 20,000 of the database's features are updated monthly.

Online Linkage http://gnswww.nga.mil/geonames/GNS/index.jsp

Cross Reference

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Census Bureau

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title LandView

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details LandView is a desktop mapping system that searches and maps selected information from the Environmental Protection Agency, the Census Bureau, and the U.S. Geological Survey. LandView contains a large subset of GNIS feature, location, and attribute data for the United States. It is available on DVD. See the LandView web site for information concerning the latest edition and ordering.

Online Linkage http://landview.census.gov/

Data Quality Information

Attribute Accuracy Report

Report During Phase I data compilation, a random sample of 10% of the entries in the system were visually verified against the compilation source data (large-scale USGS topographic maps) to ensure an accuracy rate of at least 95%. Subsequent data compilation and input processes ensure accuracy with programmed validation checks for format and content, visual examination, and spot checks of data. The polygons developed with these points and the use of other reference data should only be used as a general tool for for visual reference of New Mexico Mountain Ranges.

Quantitative Attribute Accuracy Assessment

Attribute Accuracy Value
Attribute Accuracy Explanation

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report

Report Accuracy of these digital data is based upon the use of printed or electronic source graphics which are compiled to meet National Map Accuracy Standards. Comparison to the graphic source is used as control to assess digital positional accuracy. Positional accuracy of the polygons within this shapefile should only be used as a general visual reference.

Quantitative Horizontal Positional Accuracy Assessment

Horizontal Positional Accuracy Value
Horizontal Positional Accuracy Explanation

Logical Consistency Report During Phase I data compilation, a random sample of 10% of the entries in the system were visually verified against the compilation source data (large-scale USGS topographic maps) to ensure logical consistency of locative references (geographic coordinates, topographic map, and county. Subsequent data compilation and input processes include programmed validation checks for logical consistency, visual examination, and spot checks of data.

Completeness Report This dataset contains information about United States physical and cultural geographic features of all types and classes, with the exception of most roads and highways. Subsequent to the original data compilation process, which was taken primarily from Federal maps, the GNIS has become dependent on input from Federal, State, county, and local government agencies and other approved sources. The completeness, currency, and accuracy of the data varies by area depending on the quality and timeliness of that input. Accordingly, the Geographic Names Project actively seeks to expand partnerships with Government agencies at all levels and other interested organizations. The latest tools and methodologies are being applied, including web map and feature services, and joint or linked web applications, to ensure that local data are properly represented in the GNIS and through the GNIS to all Federal agencies and to the public. Feature additions or corrections are accepted for consideration from any source, and when validated by appropriate agencies, will be entered into the database. Local and State agencies are encouraged to submit data and to participate in the GNIS partnership program. Non-government organizations with valuable data are considered on a case basis. Authorized partners have access to web based transaction entry and edit forms, which submit data directly to the GNIS for review and inclusion in the database. Partners also submit batch files in most standard formats, and coordinate with the Geographic Names Project to develop joint services, processes, and applications for greatest efficiency. Data entered into the GNIS immediately is available to all web services and applications dependent on it. For additional information or to request user accounts for entry and edit of production data and web seminar training, contact gnis_manager@usgs.gov.

Lineage

Source Information

Source Citation

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Geological Survey

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title 1:24,000-scale topographic maps

Geospatial Data Presentation Form Map

Publication Information

Publication Place Reston, VA
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey

Other Citation Details

Source Scale Denominator 24000

Type of Source Media paper

Source Time Period of Content

Source Currentness Reference publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation USGS

Source Contribution Feature names and attribute data.

Source Information

Source Citation

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Geological Survey

Publication Date Unpublished

Publication Time

Title Records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details

Source Scale Denominator

Type of Source Media card, paper, and electronic files

Source Time Period of Content

Source Currentness Reference Creation date

Source Citation Abbreviation USBGN

Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information

Source Information

Source Citation

Citation Information

Originator U.S. Forest Service

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details

Source Scale Denominator 24000

Type of Source Media paper

Source Time Period of Content

Source Currentness Reference Publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation USFS

Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information

Source Information

Source Citation

Citation Information

Originator National Ocean Service (NOS)

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title National Ocean Service charts

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details

Source Scale Denominator 24000

Type of Source Media paper

Source Time Period of Content

Source Currentness Reference Publication date

Source Citation Abbreviation NOAA/NOS

Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information

Source Information

Source Citation

Citation Information

Originator The State Names Authorities Council of Geographic Names Authorities (COGNA) U.S. Forest Service National Ocean Service (NOS) National Park Service (NPS) Other Federal, state and local agencies Public

Publication Date Unknown

Publication Time

Title Unknown

Geospatial Data Presentation Form

Publication Information

Publication Place
Publisher

Other Citation Details Since the original data compilation was completed from the original sources, GNIS accepts data or data changes for consideration from any source, and upon validation by the Board on Geographic Names or the appropriate Federal or state agency, will enter the data into the database. The GNIS has an active data gathering and maintenance program. A web-based data date entry and edit application allows authorized users to submit transaction data directly for validation and entry into the database, where it immediately becomes available to all web services and applications. A test and demonstration site with no connection to production data is available for review, training, and familiarization. Batch files will be accepted in most standard formats. Government agencies at all levels are encouraged to join this program. Other organizations and individuals will be considered on a case basis. For additional information or to request user accounts for entry and edit of production data and web seminar training, contact gnis_manager@usgs.gov.

Source Scale Denominator

Type of Source Media Multiple electronic or text media types.

Source Time Period of Content

Source Currentness Reference Unknown

Source Citation Abbreviation Various

Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information

Process Step

Process Description GNIS Phase I data compilation and edit - Feature name and attribute data were collected from the largest-scale USGS topographic maps available. These data are compared to the records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USGS

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USBGN

Process Date 1981-05

Process Time

Process Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person Roger L. Payne
Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization
Contact Person

Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project

Contact Address

Address Type Mailing address
Address 523 National Center
City Reston
State or Province Virginia
Postal Code 20192
Country

Contact Voice Telephone 703 648 4544

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address gnis_manager@usgs.gov

Hours of Service Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time

Contact Instructions

Process Step

Process Description GNIS Phase II data compilation and edit - Feature name and attribute data are collected from official state and local sources and other approved sources including historical maps and documents.

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USGS

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USBGN

Process Date Not complete

Process Time

Process Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person Roger L. Payne
Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization
Contact Person

Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project

Contact Address

Address Type Mailing address
Address 523 National Center
City Reston
State or Province Virginia
Postal Code 20192
Country

Contact Voice Telephone 703 648 4544

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address gnis_manager@usgs.gov

Hours of Service Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time

Contact Instructions

Process Step

Process Description GNIS Maintenance program - Federal and state maintenance cooperators submit new and corrected data in conjunction with their mapping and geographical information system data maintenance programs. The GNIS has an active data gathering and maintenance program. A web-based data date entry and edit application allows authorized users to submit transaction data directly for validation and entry into the database, where it immediately becomes available to all web services and applications. A test and demonstration site with no connection to production data is available for review, training, and familiarization. Batch files will be accepted in most standard formats. Government agencies at all levels are encouraged to join this program. Other organizations and individuals will be considered on a case basis. For additional information or to request user accounts for entry and edit of production data and web seminar training, contact gnis_manager@usgs.gov or the individual below.

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USGS

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USBGN

Source Used Citation Abbreviation USFS

Source Used Citation Abbreviation Various

Source Used Citation Abbreviation NOAA/NOS

Process Date Not complete

Process Time

Process Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person Louis A. Yost
Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization
Contact Person

Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Information Section

Contact Address

Address Type Mailing address
Address 523 National Center
City Reston
State or Province Virginia
Postal Code 20192
Country

Contact Voice Telephone 703 648 4552

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address lyost@usgs.gov

Hours of Service 0900-1700 Eastern time

Contact Instructions

Process Step

Process Description Partnerships - the Geographic Names Project enters into partnerships with State names authorities and State and local GIS agencies to integrate name, location, and attribute data in the GNIS with State and local datasets. These partnerships utilize GIS and web technology to automate and simplify data maintenance, ensure data consistency, integrity, and accuracy, and meet the requirements of the Board on Geographic Names for national names standardization. Government agencies at all levels are encouraged to join this program. Other organizations and individuals will be considered on a case basis. For additional information contact the individual below.

Process Date Not complete

Process Time

Process Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person Roger L. Payne
Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization
Contact Person

Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project

Contact Address

Address Type Mailing address
Address 523 National Center
City Reston
State or Province Virginia
Postal Code 20192
Country

Contact Voice Telephone 703 648 4544

Contact Facsimile Telephone

Contact Electronic Mail Address gnis_manager@usgs.gov

Hours of Service Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time

Contact Instructions

Process Step

Process Description The New Mexico data were downloaded from the GNIS website, and was created into a shapefile. Points that had no geographic information were deleted from the file. Mountain Range points within the state of New Mexico were used as a visual aid to digitize the perceived boundaries. Online sources as well as the book 'The Mountains of New Mexico' by Robert Julyan were used as reference for additional ranges and feature bounds.
Process Date 2013-05-22
Process Time
Process Contact

Spatial Data Organization Information

Indirect Spatial Reference Method New Mexico

Direct Spatial Reference Method Vector

Point and Vector Object Information

SDTS Terms Description

SDTS Point and Vector Object Type G-polygon
Point and Vector Object Count 122

Spatial Reference Information

Spatial Reference

Name D_WGS_1984
Code EPSG:4326
URL http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326

Spatial Reference

Name WGS_1984
Code EPSG:4326
URL http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326

Entity and Attribute Information

Detailed Description

Entity Type

Entity Type LabelNMmountainsPoly
Entity Type Definition Approximate boundaries of NM mountain ranges.
Entity Type Definition Source EDAC

Attribute

Attribute Label FID

Attribute Definition Internal feature number.

Attribute Definition Source ESRI

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute

Attribute Label Shape

Attribute Definition Feature geometry.

Attribute Definition Source ESRI

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute

Attribute Label Range_Name

Attribute Definition Name of Mountain Range

Attribute Definition Source GNIS - other

Attribute Domain Values

Unrepresentable Domain Name of Mountain Range

Overview Description

Entity and Attribute Overview See definitions in attribute section.
Entity and Attribute Detail Citation none

Distribution Information

Distributor
Resource Description Downloadable Data
Distribution Liability The material on this site is made available as a public service. Maps and data are to be used for reference purposes only and the Earth Data Analysis Center (EDAC), Resource Geographic Information System (RGIS) and The University of New Mexico are not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. No responsibility is assumed for damages or other liabilities due to the accuracy, availability, use or misuse of the information herein provided. Unless otherwise indicated in the documentation (metadata) for individual data sets, information on this site is public domain and may be copied without permission; citation of the source is appreciated.
Custom Order Process Contact Earth Data Analysis Center at clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu
Technical Prerequisites Adequate computer capability is the only technical prerequisite for viewing data in digital form.

Metadata Reference Information

Metadata Date 2025-05-28

Metadata Review Date

Metadata Future Review Date

Metadata Contact

Contact Information

Contact Person Primary

Contact Person
Contact Organization

Contact Organization Primary

Contact Organization Earth Data Analysis Center
Contact Person

Contact Position Clearinghouse Manager

Contact Address

Address Type mailing and physical address
Address MSC01 1110
Address 1 University of New Mexico
City Albuquerque
State or Province NM
Postal Code 87131-0001
Country USA

Contact Voice Telephone 505-277-3622 ext. 230

Contact Facsimile Telephone 505-277-3614

Contact Electronic Mail Address clearinghouse@edac.unm.edu

Hours of Service 0800 - 1700 MT, M-F -7 hours GMT

Contact Instructions

Metadata Standard Name FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata Standard Version FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata Time Convention

Metadata Access Constraints

Metadata Use Constraints

Metadata Security Information

Security Classification System
Security Classification
Security Handling Description

Metadata Extensions

New Mexico Mountain Ranges

Metadata from the RGIS Metadata Repository

Identification Information

Data Quality Information

Spatial Data Organization Information

Spatial Reference Information

Entity and Attribute Information

Distribution Information

Metadata Reference Information