USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - AUGUST 2012

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20120801
Title:
USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - AUGUST 2012
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 is an update to the gnis_feb12 layer.
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: 1974
Ending_Date: 20120801
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: In work
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: economy
Theme_Keyword: society
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: structure
Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme_Keyword: inlandWaters
Theme_Keyword: transportation
Theme_Keyword: utilitiesCommunication
Theme_Keyword: Feature identification
Theme_Keyword: Geographic feature
Theme_Keyword: Geographical feature
Theme_Keyword: Geographic name
Theme_Keyword: Geographical name
Theme_Keyword: Feature name
Theme_Keyword: Official feature name
Theme_Keyword: Place name
Theme_Keyword: Variant name
Theme_Keyword: Feature coordinates
Theme_Keyword: Feature state
Theme_Keyword: Feature county
Theme_Keyword: Feature class
Theme_Keyword: Feature history
Theme_Keyword: Feature description
Theme_Keyword: Feature designation
Theme_Keyword: Location
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: location
Theme_Keyword: society
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System, USGS, Reston, VA
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: State
Place_Keyword: County
Place_Keyword: Territory
Place_Keyword: Outlying Area
Place_Keyword: Topographic Map
Place_Keyword: Commonwealth
Place_Keyword: Parish
Place_Keyword: Borough
Place_Keyword: Census Area
Place_Keyword: Municipio
Place_Keyword: District
Place_Keyword: Populated Place
Place_Keyword: Florida
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Temporal_Keyword: Current
Temporal_Keyword: Historical
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_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: GNIS Manager
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
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
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:
The Geographic Names Information System is resident on a Sun database server and a Sun web server with Sun Solaris operating system. The database is an Oracle RDBMS with Oracle Spatial. The web server is Oracle Internet Application Server. Web map layers are served through ESRI Spatial Data Engine (SDE) and an ESRI ArcIMS map service. The system contains approximately 2 million records, averaging 500 bytes in length.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Title: Geodata.gov, Geospatial One-Stop
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 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
Title: The National Map
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.gov/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: The National Atlas
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
Title: The National Hydrography Dataset
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
Title: GEOnet Names Server
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://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Census Bureau
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: LandView
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/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
U.S. Board on Geographic Names: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/>
Documentation: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/pro_pol_pro.pdf>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_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.
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.
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.
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: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: 1:24,000-scale topographic maps
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Source_Scale_Denominator: Varies
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: unknown
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Contribution: Feature names and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unpublished material
Title: Records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Type_of_Source_Media: card, paper, and electronic files
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1890
Ending_Date: present
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
Title:
U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Present
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
Title: National Ocean Service charts
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Present
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
Originator: Council of Geographic Names Authorities (COGNA)
Originator: U.S. Forest Service
Originator: National Ocean Service (NOS)
Originator: National Park Service (NPS)
Originator: Other Federal, state and local agencies
Originator: Public
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Unknown
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 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.
Type_of_Source_Media: Multiple electronic or text media types.
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Unknown
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: 198105
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
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
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
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_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
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
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
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. 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_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
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
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0900-1700 Eastern time
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_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
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
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data was downloaded from the United States Geological Survey in text format on August 15, 2012 (<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 undertook the following steps: - The original dataset name was FL_Features_20120801.zip - The text file was converted to .DBF format. Field names longer than 10 characters were truncated. - The .DBF file was then converted to a shapefile using the Add XY tool in ArcMap. The "PRIM_LAT_D" and "PRIM_LONG1" fields were used as the XY coordinates. - The original coordinates were in NAD83. GeoPlan projected the entire dataset to FGDL Albers. - Removed 185 points from the dataset due to missing or erroneous spatial information. - Removed 4 points consisting of large spatial features whose points fall well outside Florida's extent; GULF OF MEXICO, SEA ISLANDS, INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, AND ATLANTIC OCEAN. - Added the FGDLAQDATE field. - Added DESCRIPT item based on FEATURE_NA.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20120815
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference:
Features are located by State and county, and related to the USGS topographic map on which the feature is shown.
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: 53999
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Area point
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Node, planar graph
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Complete chain
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
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:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
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_AUG12
Entity_Type_Definition: GNIS_AUG12.DBF
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: U.S. Geological Survey
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:
A permanent, unique number assigned to a geographic feature for the sole purpose of uniquely identifying that feature as a record in any information system database, dataset, file, or document and for distinguishing it from all other feature records so identified. The number is assigned sequentially (highest existing number plus one) to new records as they are created in the Geographic Names Information System. The number, by design, carries no information or association to the content of the feature record and therefore is not subject to change as attribute values change. Once assigned to a feature, the number is never changed or withdrawn, and never reassigned. The Feature ID can be applied in conjunction with system-unique record identifiers in any database or system, thus providing a national standard common reference identifier across multiple datasets. The Feature ID is stored in the GNIS database as an integer with a maximum of ten digits.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
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. It is the proper name, specific term, or expression by which a particular geographic entity is, or was, known. 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: USGS
Attribute:
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: 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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Arch
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural arch-like opening in a rock mass (bridge, natural bridge, sea arch).
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Area
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Any one of several areally extensive natural features not included in other categories (badlands, barren, delta, fan, garden).
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Basin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Natural depression or relatively low area enclosed by higher land (amphitheater, cirque, pit, sink).
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cape
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Projection of land extending into a body of water (lea, neck, peninsula, point).
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Cemetery
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A place or area for burying the dead (burial, burying ground, grave, memorial garden).
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). Distinct from Civil and Populated Place.
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, throughfare).
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Church
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Building used for religious worship (chapel, mosque, synagogue, tabernacle, temple).
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Civil
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
A political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). Distinct from Census and Populated Place.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Flat
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Relative level area within a region of greater relief (clearing, glade, playa).
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Hospital
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Building where the sick or injured may receive medical or surgical attention (infirmary).
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Isthmus
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Narrow section of land in a body of water connecting two larger land areas.
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Levee
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Natural or manmade embankment flanking a stream (bank, berm).
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, ghost town, landing, railroad siding, ranch, ruins, site, station, windmill).
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Oilfield
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Area where petroleum is or was removed from the Earth.
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Pillar
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Vertical, standing, often spire-shaped, natural rock formation (chimney, monument, pinnacle, pohaku, rock tower).
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:
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 usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. Distinct from Census and Civil classes.
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:
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:
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Reservoir
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Artificially impounded body of water (lake, tank).
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Sea
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Large body of salt water (gulf, ocean).
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Slope
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: A gently inclined part of the Earth's surface (grade, pitch).
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Spring
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Place where underground water flows naturally to the surface of the Earth (seep).
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Tunnel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Linear underground passageway open at both ends.
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:
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:
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:
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").
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE_ALPH
Attribute_Definition:
The unique two letter alphabetic state code containing the geographic feature as specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Codes. Note: Some feature records in State files will display State Alpha and Number Codes for a State other than that requested. 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.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE_NUME
Attribute_Definition:
The unique numeric state code containing the geographic feature as specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Codes. Note: Some feature records in State files will display State Alpha and Number Codes for a State other than that requested. 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.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NAM
Attribute_Definition:
The name for the county or county eqivalent containing the geographic feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NUM
Attribute_Definition:
The unique three number code for the county or county equivalent containing the geographic feature as specified in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Codes.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIMARY_LA
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature latitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_LONG_
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_LAT_D
Attribute_Definition: Official feature latitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_LONG1
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LAT
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: SOURCE_LON
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: SOURCE_L_1
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: SOURCE_L_2
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: ELEV_IN_M
Attribute_Definition:
Elevation in meters: 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). By default, elevations are provided in meters. For custom data extracts, elevations can be provided in either feet or meters depending on user requirements. Elevation figures are not official and do not represent precisely measured or surveyed values. The data are extracted from 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.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ELEV_IN_FT
Attribute_Definition:
Elevation in feet: 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). By default, elevations are provided in meters. For custom data extracts, elevations can be provided in either feet or meters depending on user requirements. Elevation figures are not official and do not represent precisely measured or surveyed values. The data are extracted from 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.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAP_NAME
Attribute_Definition:
The name of the standard USGS 7.5x7.5 minute quadrangle map(s) containing the representation of the feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_CREAT
Attribute_Definition:
The date the geographic feature record was initially committed to the database and made available through GNIS products and services.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_EDITE
Attribute_Definition:
The date one or more attributes of an existing geographic feature record were last edited. The attributes edited are not specified.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: GeoPlan added field based on "FEATURE_NA".
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition:
GeoPlan added field based on the date the data was acquired from the source.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Overview_Description:
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Person:
Contact_Position:
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_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_TDD/TTY_Telephone:
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:
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>
Hours_of_Service:
Contact_Instructions:
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:
Format_Name: HTML.
Format_Information_Content:
All GNIS data may be queried, displayed, and/or printed from the public web site
Transfer_Size: 1.442
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic>
Fees: None
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII.
Format_Information_Content:
Datasets of under 2000 records may be queried and displayed from the public web site and downloaded
Transfer_Size: 1.442
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic>
Fees: None
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: Arc SDE.
Format_Information_Content:
Primary attributes are available from the names layers served through an ESRI ArcGIS web map service. The following are instructions for access by ESRI ArcMap. For other tools, please adjust accordingly. 1) Click Add Data, 2) expand drop-down to GIS Servers, 3) select Add WMS Server, 4) enter the following full URL, 5) click Get Layers, then click OK, (The service is added to the list of available servers), 6) select service if not already highlighted, 7) click Add, 8) select the service again in pop up box, 9) click Add. The layers should appear in the ArcMap table of contents. No data will appear until you zoom in far enough over continental the US. The layers display at varying resolutions. See these same layers in The National Map viewer under the Names category in the layer list. The names layers do not include all attributes. Customized files of large data sets also can be provided on request in most standard formats including shape files. The data is presented in format Arc SDE.
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Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
<http://services.nationalmap.gov/ArcGIS/services/geonames/MapServer/WMSServer>
Fees: None
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: XML.
Format_Information_Content:
Primary attributes are available from the GNIS XML service. Instructions: Insert desired parameter value(s) in single quotes following the equals sign. Do not change or delete unused parameters. Parameter definitions: fname = feature name. (Exact match. Not case sensitive.) state = state name. (Exact match. Case sensitive.) cnty = county name. (Exact match. Not case sensitive.) cell = USGS standard topographic map name. (Exact match. Not case sensitive.) ftype = feature type (class). See the GNIS public query page (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/>). The pick list for feature class contains the values. Note that the value (populated place) in the pick list is abbreviated (ppl) in the data. See question 14, How can I acquire GNIS data?, of our FAQ (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/faqs.htm>) for more details and sample URLs. As currently implemented, it is for relatively small data set queries not for mass downloads. It does not include all attributes. Customized files of large data sets also can be provided on request in most standard formats. The data is presented in format XML.
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Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
<http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/x?fname=&state=&cnty=&cell=&ftype>=
Fees: None
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII.
Format_Information_Content:
Data extract files for States and territories are available for download via web browser. Topical extracts of the data base are also available: the U.S. Populated Places File lists information about all communities throughout the United States that are described in the database; the U.S. Concise File lists information about major physical and cultural features throughout the United States that are described in the database; the Historical Features File lists information about features which are no longer in existence and/or no longer serve their original purpose; the All Names File lists all names, both official and nonofficial (variant), for all features in the nation; and the Antarctica File contains entries throughout the continent of Antarctica as approved for use by the United States Government. The data is presented in format ASCII, UTF-8, or UTF-16.
Transfer_Size: 1.442
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/>
Fees: None
Custom_Order_Process:
Custom data sets may be requested in most standard formats including ASCII, UTF-8, UTF-16, shape, .xls, and Oracle extract. Contact gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20120906
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
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
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
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