USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - 2010

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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20100802
Title:
USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - 2010
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm>
Description:
Abstract:
The Geographic Names Information System (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. This dataset contains information about physical and cultural geographic features of all types, 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.
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:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19810501
Beginning_Time: unknown
Ending_Date: 20100802
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: Physical/Cultural
Theme_Keyword: Geographic Features
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: location
Theme_Keyword: society
Place:
Place_Keyword: Florida
Access_Constraints: NONE
Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Geographic Names Project, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: FGDL Mailing Lists: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Data_Set_Credit: United States Geological Survey (<http://geonames.usgs.gov>)
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3000
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: United States Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20100802
Title: USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM IN FLORIDA
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publisher: United States Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details:
U.S. Board on Geographic Names Definition list <http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/feature_class.htm>
Online_Linkage: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
This data is provided 'as is'. GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data layer's topology
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.
This data is provided 'as is' by GeoPlan and is complete to our knowledge.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_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.
This data is provided 'as is' and its horizontal positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: United State Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20100802
Title: USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm>
Source_Scale_Denominator: Varies
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20100802
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Citation_Abbreviation:
U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: National Ocean Service (NOS)
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
NIS 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
Process_Date: 19810501
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
Process_Date: Not Complete
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 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.
Process_Date: Not Complete
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.
Process_Date: Not Complete
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data was downloaded from the United States Geological Survey: U.S. Board on Geographic Names website in text format to GeoPlan in September 2010 (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm>). The original data extent was limited to the State of Florida. GeoPlan, during the QA/QC process included the following aspects:
(1) The original dataset name was FL_Features_20100802.txt (2) The text file was converted to .DBF format. Field names longer than 10 characters were truncated. (3) The .DBF file was then converted to a shapefile using the Add XY tool in ArcMap. (4) The original points were recorded in NAD83. GeoPlan projected the entire dataset to FGDL Albers. (5) Removed 188 points from the dataset due to missing or erroneous spatial information. (6) Upcased all fields. (7) Added the FGDLAQDATE field. (8) Added DESCRIPT item based on FEATURE_NA.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20100910
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 52745
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
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Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D_North_American_1983_HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: GNIS_AUG10
Entity_Type_Definition: GNIS_AUG10.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
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: FEATURE_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Feature Identifier. A permanent, unique identifying number for a geographic feature record.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_NA
Attribute_Definition:
Feature Name. Recognized as the official name of the US Board on Geographic Names for use throughout the Federal Government. The official name is established either by policy of by decision of the Board on Geographic Names.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_CL
Attribute_Definition:
Feature Class. A feature class is a designation for a group of features in a broadly defined descriptive category.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AIRPORT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Manmade facility maintained for the use of aircraft (airfield, airstrip, landing field, landing strip).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ARCH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural arch-like opening in a rock mass (bridge, natural bridge, sea arch).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AREA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Any one of several aerially extensive natural features not included in other categories (badlands, barren, delta, fan, garden).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ARROYO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Watercourse or channel through which water may occasionally flow (coulee, draw, gully, wash).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BAR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
natural accumulation of sand, gravel, or alluvium forming an underwater or exposed embankment (ledge, reef, sandbar, shoal, spit).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BASIN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural depression or relatively low area enclosed by higher land (amphitheater, cirque, pit, sink).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BAY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Indentation of a coastline or shoreline enclosing a part of a body of water; a body of water partly surrounded by land (arm, bight, cove, estuary, gulf, inlet, sound).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BEACH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
The sloping shore along a body of water that is washed by waves or tides and is usually covered by sand or gravel (coast, shore, strand).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BENCH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Area of relatively level land on the flank of an elevation such as a hill, ridge, or mountain where the slope of the land rises on one side and descends on the opposite side (level).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BEND
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Curve in the course of a stream and (or) the land within the curve; a curve in a linear body of water (bottom, loop, meander).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BRIDGE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Manmade structure carrying a trail, road, or other transportation system across a body of water or depression (causeway, overpass, trestle).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BUILDING
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A manmade structure with walls and a roof for protection of people and (or) materials, but not including church, hospital, or school.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CANAL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Manmade waterway used by watercraft or for drainage, irrigation, mining, or water power (ditch, lateal).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CAPE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Projection of land extending into a body of water (lea, neck, peninsula, point).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CAVE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural underground passageway or chamber, or a hollowed out cavity in the side of a cliff (cavern, grotto).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CEMETERY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A place or area for burying the dead (burial, burying ground, grave, memorial garden).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CENSUS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas). See also Civil and Populated Place classes.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CHANNEL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Linear deep part of a body of water through which the main volume of water flows and is frequently used as a route for watercraft (passage, reach, strait, thoroughfare, through fare).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CHURCH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Building used for religious worship (chapel, mosque, synagogue, tabernacle, temple).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CIVIL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipal, parish, town, township) with legally defined boundaries. See also Census and Populated Place classes.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CLIFF
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Very steep or vertical slope (bluff, crag, head, headland, nose, palisades, precipice, promontory, rim, rimrock).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CRATER
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Circular-shaped depression at the summit of a volcanic cone or one on the surface of the land caused by the impact of a meteorite; a manmade depression caused by an explosion (caldera, lua).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CROSSING
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A place where two or more routes of transportation form a junction or intersection (overpass, underpass).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DAM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Water barrier or embankment built across the course of a stream or into a body of water to control and (or) impound the flow of water (breakwater, dike, jetty).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FALLS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Perpendicular or very steep fall of water in the course of a stream (cascade, cataract, waterfall).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FLAT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Relative level area within a region of greater relief (clearing, glade, playa).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FOREST
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Bounded area of woods, forest, or grassland under the administration of a political agency (see "woods") (national forest, national grasslands, State forest).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GAP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Low point or opening between hills or mountains or in a ridge or mountain range (col, notch, pass, saddle, water gap, wind gap).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GLACIER
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Body or stream of ice moving outward and downslope from an area of accumulation; an area of relatively permanent snow or ice on the top or side of a mountain or mountainous area (icefield, ice patch, snow patch).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: GUT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Relatively small coastal waterway connecting larger bodies of water or other waterways (creek, inlet, slough).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HARBOR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Sheltered area of water where ships or other watercraft can anchor or dock (hono, port, roads, roadstead).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HOSPITAL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Building where the sick or injured may receive medical or surgical attention (infirmary).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ISLAND
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by water or low wetland (archipelago, atoll, cay, hammock, hummock, isla, isle, key, moku, rock).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ISTHMUS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Narrow section of land in a body of water connecting two larger land areas.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LAKE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural body of inland water (backwater, lac, lagoon, laguna, pond, pool, resaca, waterhole).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LAVA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Formations resulting from the consolidation of molten rock on the surface of the Earth (kepula, lava flow).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LEVEE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Natural or manmade embankment flanking a stream (bank, berm).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LOCALE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place at which there is or was human activity; it does not include populated places, mines, and dams (battlefield, crossroad, camp, farm, landing, railroad siding, ranch, ruins, site, station, windmill).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MILITARY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place or facility used for various aspects of or relating to military activity.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MINE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place or area from which commercial minerals are or were removed from the Earth; not including oilfield (pit, quarry, shaft).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: OILFIELD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Area where petroleum is or was removed from the Earth.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PARK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place or area set aside for recreation or preservation of a cultural or natural resource and under some form of government administration; not including National or State forests or Reserves (national historical landmark, national park, State park, wilderness area).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGA
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PILLAR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Vertical, standing, often spire-shaped, natural rock formation (chimney, monument, pinnacle, pohaku, rock tower).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PLAIN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A region of general uniform slope, comparatively level and of considerable extent (grassland, highland, kula, plateau, upland).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: POPULATED PLACE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A Populated Place is not incorporated and has no legal boundaries. See also Census and Civil classes.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: POST OFFICE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
An official facility of the U.S. Postal Service used for processing and distributing mail and other postal material.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RANGE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Chain of hills or mountains; a somewhat linear, complex mountainous or hilly area (cordillera, sierra).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RAPIDS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Fast-flowing section of a stream, often shallow and with exposed rock or boulders (riffle, ripple).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RESERVE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A tract of land set aside for a specific use (does not include forests, civil divisions, parks).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RESERVOIR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Artificially impounded body of water (lake, tank).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RIDGE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Elevation with a narrow, elongated crest which can be part of a hill or mountain (crest, cuesta, escarpment, hogback, lae, rim, spur).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SCHOOL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Building or group of buildings used as an institution for study, teaching, and learning (academy, college, high school, university).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SEA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Large body of salt water (gulf, ocean).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SLOPE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: A gently inclined part of the Earth's surface (grade, pitch).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SPRING
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place where underground water flows naturally to the surface of the Earth (geyser, seep).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: STREAM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Linear body of water flowing on the Earth's surface (anabranch, awawa, bayou, branch, brook, creek, distributary, fork, kill, pup, rio, river, run, slough).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SUMMIT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Prominent elevation rising above the surrounding level of the Earth's surface; does not include pillars, ridges, or ranges (ahu, berg, bald, butte, cerro, colina, cone, cumbre, dome, head, hill, horn, knob, knoll, mauna, mesa, mesita, mound, mount, mountain, peak, puu, rock, sugarloaf, table, volcano).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SWAMP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Poorly drained wetland, fresh or saltwater, wooded or grassy, possibly covered with open water (bog, cienega, marais, marsh, pocosin).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TOWER
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A manmade structure, higher than its diameter, generally used for observation, storage, or electronic transmission.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TRAIL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Route for passage from one point to another; does not include roads or highways (jeep trail, path, ski trail).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TUNNEL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Linear underground passageway open at both ends.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UNKNOWN
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
This class is assigned to legacy data only. It will not be assigned to new or edited records.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: VALLEY
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Linear depression in the Earth's surface that generally slopes from one end to the other (barranca, canyon, chasm, cove, draw, glen, gorge, gulch, gulf, hollow, ravine).
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WELL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Manmade shaft or hole in the Earth's surface used to obtain fluid or gaseous materials.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WOODS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Small area covered with a dense growth of trees; does not include an area of trees under the administration of a political agency (see "forest").
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE_ALPH
Attribute_Definition: The state containing the geographic feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE_NUME
Attribute_Definition:
The FIPS number representing the state the feature is located within.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NAM
Attribute_Definition: The county containing the geographic feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NUM
Attribute_Definition:
The FIPS number representing the county the feature is located within.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRI_LATDMS
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature latitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRI_LONDMS
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRI_LATDEC
Attribute_Definition: Official feature latitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRI_LONDEC
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOU_LATDMS
Attribute_Definition:
Source latitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOU_LONDMS
Attribute_Definition:
Source longitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOU_LATDEC
Attribute_Definition:
Source latitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOU_LONDEC
Attribute_Definition:
Source longitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ELEVATION
Attribute_Definition:
Elevation in meters above (-below) sea level of the surface at the primary coordinates from National Elevation Dataset
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAP_NAME
Attribute_Definition:
Name of USGS base series topographic map containing the primary coordinates.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_CREAT
Attribute_Definition: The date the feature was initially committed to the database.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_EDIT
Attribute_Definition: The date any attribute of an existing feature was last edited.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on FEATURE_NA
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date that GeoPlan aquired the data
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
Some feature records in State files will display State Alpha and Number Codes for a State other than Florida. This is not an error. It indicates that the primary coordinates for the feature reside in another State, but that the feature crosses into and is included in the specified State. This also means that the feature record is included in both State files.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies (data sources) who are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source to see if more recent versions of the data exist.
Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided 'as is'. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the materials.
A note about data scale:
Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.
1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.
Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size: 1.409
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20101004
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 523
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192-0523
Country: United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Generated by mp version 2.9.6 on Mon Oct 04 14:43:06 2010