GNIS: Geographic Names Information Systems - All features
Metadata from the RGIS Metadata Repository
Identification Information
- Citation
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication Date 2009-03-11
- Publication Time 00:00:00
- Title GNIS: Geographic Names Information Systems - All features
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form vector digital data
- Publication Information
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- Publication Place Reston, VA
- Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
- Other Citation Details
- Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgisarchive/datasets/a171f60f-dc8f-48f2-893a-8a13d63cc56b/gnis_nm_all09.original.zip
- Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgisarchive/datasets/a171f60f-dc8f-48f2-893a-8a13d63cc56b/metadata/FGDC-STD-001-1998.xml
- Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgisarchive/datasets/a171f60f-dc8f-48f2-893a-8a13d63cc56b/metadata/FGDC-STD-001-1998.html
- Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgisarchive/datasets/a171f60f-dc8f-48f2-893a-8a13d63cc56b/metadata/ISO-19115:2003.xml
- Online Linkage https://gstore.unm.edu/apps/rgisarchive/datasets/a171f60f-dc8f-48f2-893a-8a13d63cc56b/metadata/ISO-19115:2003.html
- Larger Work Citation
- Description
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- 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 The Geographic Names Information System contains information about physical and
cultural geographic features of all types in the United States, associated areas,
and Antarctica, current and historical, but not including roads and highways. The
database holds the Federally recognized name of each feature and defines the feature
location by state, county, USGS topographic map, and geographic coordinates. Other
attributes include names or spellings other than the official name, feature
designations, feature classification, historical and descriptive information, and
for some categories the geometric boundaries. The database assigns a unique,
permanent feature identifier, the Feature ID, as a standard Federal key for
accessing, integrating, or reconciling feature data from multiple data sets. The
GNIS collects data from a broad program of partnerships with Federal, State, and
local government agencies and other authorized contributors. The GNIS provides data
to all levels of government and to the public, as well as to numerous applications
through a web query site, web map and feature services, file download services, and
customized files upon request.
- Supplemental Information The U.S. Board on Geographic Names was created in 1890 and established in its
present form by Public Law in 1947 to establish and maintain uniform geographic name
usage throughout the Federal Government. The Board serves all government agencies
and the public as the central authority to which name inquiries, name issues, and
new name proposals can be directed. It is comprised of representatives of Federal
agencies associated with land management and cartography. Sharing its
responsibilities with the Secretary of the Interior, the Board develops principles,
policies, and procedures governing the use of both domestic and foreign geographic
names as well as undersea and Antarctic feature names.
- Time Period of Content
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- Range of Dates/Times
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- Beginning Date 1974
- Ending Date 2008-12-31
- Currentness Reference ground condition
- Status
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- Progress In work
- Maintenance and Update Frequency As needed
- Spatial Domain
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- Bounding Coordinates
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- West Bounding Coordinate -109.2517611
- East Bounding Coordinate -102.7699397
- North Bounding Coordinate 37.2530738
- South Bounding Coordinate 31.3326055
- Keywords
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- Theme
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- Thesaurus None
- Keyword location
- Keyword environment
- Keyword imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
- Keyword transportation
- Keyword Feature identification
- Keyword Geographic feature
- Keyword Geographical feature
- Keyword Geographic name
- Keyword Geographical name
- Keyword Feature name
- Keyword Official feature name
- Keyword Place name
- Keyword Variant name
- Keyword Feature coordinates
- Keyword Feature state
- Keyword Feature county
- Keyword Feature class
- Keyword Feature history
- Keyword Feature description
- Keyword Feature designation
- Keyword building
- Theme
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- Thesaurus ISO 19115 Topic Categories
- Keyword location
- Place
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- Thesaurus Geographic Names Information System, USGS, Reston, VA
- Keyword United States
- Keyword State
- Keyword County
- Keyword Topographic Map
- Keyword Census Area
- Keyword Populated Place
- Keyword New Mexico
- 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
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- Contact Information
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- Contact Person Primary
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- Contact Person Roger L. Payne
- Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact Organization Primary
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- Contact Organization
- Contact Person
- Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact Address
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- Address Type mailing address
- Address 523 National Center
- City Reston
- State or Province Virginia
- Postal Code 20192
- Country USA
- 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
- 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 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog
9.3.1.1850
- Cross Reference
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title Geodata.gov, Geospatial One-Stop
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- 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
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title The National Map
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- 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
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title The National Atlas
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- 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
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title The National Hydrography Dataset
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- 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
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- Citation Information
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- Originator National Geospatial Agency (NGA)
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title GEOnet Names Server
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- 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
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Census Bureau
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title LandView
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- 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/
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Data Quality Information
- Attribute Accuracy Report
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- 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.
- Quantitative Attribute Accuracy Assessment
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- Attribute Accuracy Value
- Attribute Accuracy Explanation
- Horizontal Positional Accuracy Report
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- 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.
- Quantitative Horizontal Positional Accuracy Assessment
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- 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.
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- Source Information
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- Source Citation
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- Citation Information
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- Originator U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title 1:24,000-scale topographic maps
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form Map
- Publication Information
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- 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
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- Source Currentness Reference publication date
- Source Citation Abbreviation USGS
- Source Contribution Feature names and attribute data.
- Source Information
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- Source Citation
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- Citation Information
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- 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
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- Publication Place
- Publisher
- Other Citation Details
- Source Scale Denominator
- Type of Source Media card, paper, and electronic files
- Source Time Period of Content
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- Source Currentness Reference Creation date
- Source Citation Abbreviation USBGN
- Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information
- Source Information
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- Source Citation
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- Citation Information
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- 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
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- Publication Place
- Publisher
- Other Citation Details
- Source Scale Denominator 24000
- Type of Source Media paper
- Source Time Period of Content
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- Source Currentness Reference Publication date
- Source Citation Abbreviation USFS
- Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information
- Source Information
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- Source Citation
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- Citation Information
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- Originator National Ocean Service (NOS)
- Publication Date Unknown
- Publication Time
- Title National Ocean Service charts
- Geospatial Data Presentation Form
- Publication Information
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- Publication Place
- Publisher
- Other Citation Details
- Source Scale Denominator
- Type of Source Media paper
- Source Time Period of Content
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- Source Currentness Reference Publication date
- Source Citation Abbreviation NOAA/NOS
- Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information
- Source Information
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- Source Citation
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- Citation Information
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- 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
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- 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
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- Source Currentness Reference Unknown
- Source Citation Abbreviation Various
- Source Contribution Feature names and attribute information
- Process Step
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- 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
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- Contact Information
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- Contact Person Primary
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- Contact Person Roger L. Payne
- Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact Organization Primary
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- Contact Organization
- Contact Person
- Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact Address
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- Address Type mailing address
- Address 523 National Center
- City Reston
- State or Province Virginia
- Postal Code 20192
- Country USA
- 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
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- 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
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- Contact Information
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- Contact Person Primary
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- Contact Person Roger L. Payne
- Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact Organization Primary
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- Contact Organization
- Contact Person
- Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact Address
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- Address Type mailing address
- Address 523 National Center
- City Reston
- State or Province Virginia
- Postal Code 20192
- Country USA
- 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
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- 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
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- Contact Information
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- Contact Person Primary
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- Contact Person Louis A. Yost
- Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact Organization Primary
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- Contact Organization
- Contact Person
- Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Information Section
- Contact Address
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- 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
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- 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
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- Contact Information
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- Contact Person Primary
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- Contact Person Roger L. Payne
- Contact Organization U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact Organization Primary
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- Contact Organization
- Contact Person
- Contact Position Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact Address
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- Address Type mailing address
- Address 523 National Center
- City Reston
- State or Province Virginia
- Postal Code 20192
- Country USA
- 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
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- Process Description The New Mexico data was downloaded from the GNIS website, and was created
into a shapefile. Points that had no geographic information were deleted from
the file.
- Process Date 2008-12-10
- Process Time
- Process Contact
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Spatial Data Organization Information
- Indirect Spatial Reference Method Rio Arriba County (35039)
- Direct Spatial Reference Method Vector
- Point and Vector Object Information
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- SDTS Terms Description
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- SDTS Point and Vector Object Type Entity point
- Point and Vector Object Count 53221
- SDTS Terms Description
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- SDTS Point and Vector Object Type Area point
- Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
- SDTS Terms Description
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- SDTS Point and Vector Object Type Node, planar graph
- Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
- SDTS Terms Description
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- SDTS Point and Vector Object Type Complete chain
- Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
- SDTS Terms Description
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- SDTS Point and Vector Object Type GT-polygon composed of chains
- Point and Vector Object Count Unknown
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Spatial Reference Information
- Spatial Reference
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- Name North American Datum of 1983
- Code EPSG:4269
- URL http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4269
- Spatial Reference
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- Name Geodetic Reference System 80
- Code EPSG:7019
- URL http://www.epsg-registry.org/export.htm?gml=urn:ogc:def:ellipsoid:EPSG::7019
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Entity and Attribute Information
- Detailed Description
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- Entity Type
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- Entity Type Labelgnis_nm_all
- Entity Type Definition A geographic feature is any relatively permanent part of the natural or
manmade landscape or seascape that has recognizable identity within a particular
cultural context. The primary attributes of a geographic feature are name and
location.
- Entity Type Definition Source Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names, By Donald
J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names (emeritus) and Roger L.
Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board on Geographic Names and Domestic
Geographic Names, Third printing (revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997
(http://geonames.usgs.gov/pppdgn.html).
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label FID
- Attribute Definition Internal feature number.
- Attribute Definition Source ESRI
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Unrepresentable Domain Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label Shape
- Attribute Definition Feature geometry.
- Attribute Definition Source ESRI
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Unrepresentable Domain Coordinates defining the features.
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label FEATURE_ID
- Attribute Definition A permanent, unique identifying number for a geographic feature record.
This number is assigned by the Geographic Names Information System and used as a
relational key for uniquely identifying, indexing, and searching geographic
features and for integrating or reconciling GNIS data with other data sets. The
number has no information content. The GNIS Feature ID supersedes the Federal
Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 55 Place Code as the Federal standard
unique feature identifier and is under consideration as an ANSI
standard.
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum 885549
- Range Domain Maximum 2413665
- Attribute Units of Measure
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label FEATURE_NA
- Attribute Definition A geographic feature name and its written form and application approved or
recognized as official by the United States Board on Geographic Names for use
throughout the Federal Government. The official name is established either by
policy or by decision of the Board on Geographic Names. A geographic feature may
have only one official name, which must be the name applied to the feature on
all Federal products, electronic or printed.
- Attribute Definition Source Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names, By Donald
J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names (emeritus) and Roger L.
Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board on Geographic Names and Domestic
Geographic Names, Third printing (revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997
(http://geonames.usgs.gov/pppdgn.html).
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Codeset Domain
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- Codeset Name Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic
Names
- Codeset Source Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names,
By Donald J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names
(emeritus) and Roger L. Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board
on Geographic Names and Domestic Geographic Names, Third printing
(revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997
(http://geonames.usgs.gov/pppdgn.html).
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label LATITUDE
- Attribute Definition Latitude
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum 30.0
- Range Domain Maximum 38.0
- Attribute Units of Measure Decimal degrees
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label LONGITUDE
- Attribute Definition Longitude
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum -110.0
- Range Domain Maximum -102.0
- Attribute Units of Measure Decimal degrees
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label OID_
- Attribute Definition Unique Identifier
- Attribute Definition Source ESRI
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Unrepresentable Domain Positive real numbers
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label FEATURE__1
- Attribute Definition Same as Feature ID
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum 885549
- Range Domain Maximum 2413665
- Attribute Units of Measure
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label FEATURE__2
- Attribute Definition Same as Feature Name
- Attribute Definition Source Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names, By Donald
J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names (emeritus) and Roger L.
Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board on Geographic Names and Domestic
Geographic Names, Third printing (revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997
(http://geonames.usgs.gov/pppdgn.html).
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Codeset Domain
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- Codeset Name Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic
Names
- Codeset Source Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names,
By Donald J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names
(emeritus) and Roger L. Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board
on Geographic Names and Domestic Geographic Names, Third printing
(revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997
(http://geonames.usgs.gov/pppdgn.html).
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label FEATURE_CL
- Attribute Definition A feature class is a designation for a group of features in a broadly
defined descriptive category. All features are assigned to one and only one
class. They do not individually classify all kinds of cultural and natural
features. By design, there are no Federal or industry standards or guidelines
for feature classification. These classifications originally were developed for
mainframe file structure search purposes. Although the terms are generally
consistent with dictionary definitions, they may not conform exactly and are not
always intuitive.
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA 20192-0523
(gnis_manager@usgs.gov).
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Codeset Domain
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- Codeset Name Feature class values and definitions for the Geographic Names
Information System (http:\\geonames.usgs.gov).
- Codeset Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523 (gnis_manager@usgs.gov).
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label STATE_ALPH
- Attribute Definition State Abbreviation
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Unrepresentable Domain Two letter designation for State
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label STATE_NUME
- Attribute Definition The State or States or State equivalents containing the geographic feature.
This dataset contains features in States of the United States, the District of
Columbia, territories, outlying areas of the United States, and associated
areas. This is relational data, not spatial data. The data owner specifies the
value(s) associated with each geographic feature. Values are represented by
state name, state numeric code, and state alpha code. The primary State is the
State containing the primary point and is assigned sequence number one.
Secondary States are those other than the primary State containing the feature
and are sequenced according to guidelines of the Board on Geographic Names,
consistent with the primary and secondary counties containing the feature. For
linear features (streams, valleys, arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward
source. Secondary States are displayed in the GNIS public web query site but
currently are not available from the GNIS web map service, XML service, or
downloadable files. Customized data files will be provide upon request. This
data may be particularly helpful for features having no known, recognized,
standard, or available boundary data.
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Codeset Domain
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- Codeset Name Codes For The Identification Of The States, The District Of
Columbia And The Outlying Areas Of The United States, And Associated
Areas.
- Codeset Source Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 5-2, Codes
For The Identification Of The States, The District Of Columbia And The
Outlying Areas Of The United States, And Associated Areas.
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label COUNTY_NAM
- Attribute Definition The county or counties or county equivalents containing the geographic
feature. This dataset contains features in counties or county equivalents of the
States of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories, outlying
areas of the United States, and associated areas. This is relational data, not
spatial data. The data owner specifies the value(s) associated with each
geographic feature. Values are represented by county name and county numeric
code. The primary county is the county containing the primary point and is
assigned sequence number one. Secondary counties are those other than the
primary county containing the feature and are sequenced according to guidelines
of the Board on Geographic Names. For linear features (streams, valleys,
arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward source. Secondary counties are
displayed in the GNIS public web query site but currently are not available from
the GNIS web map service, XML service, or downloadable files. Customized data
files will be provide upon request. This data applies particularly to features
for which there is no known, recognized, standard, or available boundary
data.
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Codeset Domain
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- Codeset Name Counties And Equivalent Entities Of The United States, Its
Possessions, And Associated Areas.
- Codeset Source Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 6-4, Counties
And Equivalent Entities Of The United States, Its Possessions, And
Associated Areas.
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label COUNTY_NUM
- Attribute Definition The county or counties or county equivalents containing the geographic
feature. This dataset contains features in counties or county equivalents of the
States of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories, outlying
areas of the United States, and associated areas. This is relational data, not
spatial data. The data owner specifies the value(s) associated with each
geographic feature. Values are represented by county name and county numeric
code. The primary county is the county containing the primary point and is
assigned sequence number one. Secondary counties are those other than the
primary county containing the feature and are sequenced according to guidelines
of the Board on Geographic Names. For linear features (streams, valleys,
arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward source. Secondary counties are
displayed in the GNIS public web query site but currently are not available from
the GNIS web map service, XML service, or downloadable files. Customized data
files will be provide upon request. This data applies particularly to features
for which there is no known, recognized, standard, or available boundary
data.
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
-
- Codeset Domain
-
- Codeset Name Counties And Equivalent Entities Of The United States, Its
Possessions, And Associated Areas.
- Codeset Source Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 6-4, Counties
And Equivalent Entities Of The United States, Its Possessions, And
Associated Areas.
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label PRIMARY_LA
- Attribute Definition Primary Latitude (DMS)
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum 310000N
- Range Domain Maximum 370000N
- Attribute Units of Measure
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label PRIMARY_LO
- Attribute Definition Primary Longitude (DMS)
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum 1030000W
- Range Domain Maximum 1092500W
- Attribute Units of Measure
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label PRIMARY__1
- Attribute Definition Primary Latitude (Degree)
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum 31
- Range Domain Maximum 37
- Attribute Units of Measure
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label PRIMARY__2
- Attribute Definition Primary Longitude (Degree)
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
-
- Range Domain
-
- Range Domain Minimum -109
- Range Domain Maximum -103
- Attribute Units of Measure
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label SOURCE_LAT
- Attribute Definition Source Latitude
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Unrepresentable Domain No Values
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label SOURCE_LON
- Attribute Definition Source Longitude
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
-
- Unrepresentable Domain No Values
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label SOURCE_L_1
- Attribute Definition Source Latitude (1)
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
-
- Unrepresentable Domain No Values
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label SOURCE_L_2
- Attribute Definition Source Longitude (1)
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
-
- Unrepresentable Domain No Values
- Attribute
-
- Attribute Label Elevation
- Attribute Definition The elevation above sea level of the feature at the primary point (positive
number) or depth of a feature at the lowest point below sea level (negative
number). Elevation figures are not official and do not represent precisely
measured or surveyed values. The data are extracted from digital elevation
models of the National Elevation Dataset (http://ned.usgs.gov/) for the primary
coordinates and may differ from elevations cited in other sources. The
differences will be most evident for features such as summits where precision is
of more concern and where the local relief (rate of change of elevation) may be
more prominent. However, the elevation figures are within tolerances for the
data for most points and sufficiently accurate for purposes of general
information. Elevation data are displayed in the GNIS public web query site but
currently are not available from the GNIS web map service, XML service, or
downloadable files. Customized data files will be provide upon
request.
- Attribute Definition Source Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA
20192-0523.
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Range Domain
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- Range Domain Minimum -13,500
- Range Domain Maximum 20,500
- Attribute Units of Measure Feet
- Attribute
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- Attribute Label MAP_NAME
- Attribute Definition USGS Topo Quad
- Attribute Definition Source USGS
- Attribute Domain Values
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- Unrepresentable Domain Map Reference
- Overview Description
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- Entity and Attribute Overview See definitions in attribute section.
- Entity and Attribute Detail Citation none
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