USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - JULY 2015
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title:
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USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - JULY 2015
- Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
- Publication_Information:
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- Publication_Place: Reston, VA
- Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
- Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
- Online_Linkage: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm>
- Description:
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- Abstract:
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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_aug12 layer.
- Purpose:
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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. 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.
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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.
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- Beginning_Date: 19740101
- Ending_Date: 20150601
- Currentness_Reference: publication date
- Status:
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- Progress: Complete
- Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
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- West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
- East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
- North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
- South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
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- Theme_Keyword: Geographic name
- Theme_Keyword: environment
- Theme_Keyword: utilitiesCommunication
- Theme_Keyword: inlandWaters
- Theme_Keyword: Place name
- Theme_Keyword: Feature class
- Theme_Keyword: Geographical name
- Theme_Keyword: Feature identification
- Theme_Keyword: society
- Theme_Keyword: Feature name
- Theme_Keyword: Geographical feature
- Theme_Keyword: Feature history
- Theme_Keyword: Feature coordinates
- Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
- Theme_Keyword: economy
- Theme_Keyword: Feature designation
- Theme_Keyword: Feature description
- Theme_Keyword: transportation
- Theme_Keyword: Feature county
- Theme_Keyword: Variant name
- Theme_Keyword: structure
- Theme_Keyword: Official feature name
- Theme_Keyword: Feature state
- Theme_Keyword: Geographic feature
- Theme_Keyword: Location
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- Theme_Keyword: location
- Theme_Keyword: society
- Theme:
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- Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
- Theme_Keyword: society
- Theme_Keyword: economy
- Theme_Keyword: transportation
- Theme_Keyword: utilitiesCommunication
- Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
- Theme_Keyword: location
- Theme_Keyword: inlandWaters
- Theme_Keyword: environment
- Theme_Keyword: structure
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- Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System, USGS, Reston, VA
- Place_Keyword: Populated Place
- Place_Keyword: Florida
- Place_Keyword: Municipal
- Place_Keyword: Census Area
- Place_Keyword: Outlying Area
- Place_Keyword: Parish
- Place_Keyword: United States
- Place_Keyword: District
- Place_Keyword: Commonwealth
- Place_Keyword: Territory
- Place_Keyword: State
- Place_Keyword: Borough
- Place_Keyword: Topographic Map
- Place_Keyword: County
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- Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
- Temporal_Keyword: Current
- Temporal_Keyword: Historical
- Access_Constraints: None
- Use_Constraints:
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None. Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in
products derived from these data.
- Point_of_Contact:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
- Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact_Address:
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- Address_Type: mailing and physical
- 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:
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The Geographic Names Information System was developed by the U.S. Geological
Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
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Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.2.3552
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: The National Map
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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.
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: National Geospatial Agency (NGA)
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: GEOnet Names Server
- Other_Citation_Details:
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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.
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: Geodata.gov, Geospatial One-Stop
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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.
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: The National Atlas
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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.
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: U.S. Census Bureau
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: LandView
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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.
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- Cross_Reference:
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- Citation_Information:
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- Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: The National Hydrography Dataset
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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.
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GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within
the original data.
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- Attribute_Accuracy_Explanation: GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data.
- Logical_Consistency_Report: GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data.
- Completeness_Report:
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This dataset contains information about United States physical and cultural
geographic features of all types and classes, with the exception of most roads and
highways. Subsequent to the original data compilation process, which was taken
primarily from Federal maps, the GNIS has become dependent on input from
Federal, State, county, and local government agencies and other approved
sources. The completeness, currency, and accuracy of the data varies by area
depending on the quality and timeliness of that input. Accordingly, the Geographic
Names Project actively seeks to expand partnerships with Government agencies at
all levels and other interested organizations. The latest tools and methodologies are
being applied, including web map and feature services, and joint or linked web
applications, to ensure that local data are properly represented in the GNIS and
through the GNIS to all Federal agencies and to the public. Feature additions or
corrections are accepted for consideration from any source, and when validated by
appropriate agencies, will be entered into the database. Local and State agencies
are encouraged to submit data and to participate in the GNIS partnership program.
Non-government organizations with valuable data are considered on a case basis.
Authorized partners have access to web based transaction entry and edit forms,
which submit data directly to the GNIS for review and inclusion in the database.
Partners also submit batch files in most standard formats, and coordinate with the
Geographic Names Project to develop joint services, processes, and applications
for greatest efficiency. Data entered into the GNIS immediately is available to all
web services and applications dependent on it. For additional information or to
request user accounts for entry and edit of production data and web seminar
training, contact gnis_manager@usgs.gov.
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This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
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- Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data.
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- Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
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This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy
has not been verified by GeoPlan
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- Originator: Council of Geographic Names Authorities (COGNA)
- Originator: Other Federal, state and local agencies
- Originator: National Ocean Service (NOS)
- Originator: National Park Service (NPS)
- Originator: Public
- Originator: U.S. Forest Service
- Publication_Date: 20150601
- Title: Unknown
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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.
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- Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
- Process_Step:
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- Process_Description:
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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.
- Process_Date: 19810501
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
- Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact_Address:
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- Address_Type: mailing and physical
- Address: 523 National Center
- City: Reston
- State_or_Province: Virginia
- Postal_Code: 20192
- Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
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- Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
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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.
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- Process_Contact:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
- Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact_Address:
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- Address_Type: mailing and physical
- 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
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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.
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- Process_Contact:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
- Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
- Contact_Address:
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- Address_Type: mailing and physical
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- 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
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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.
- Process_Date: 19810501
- Process_Contact:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
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- Contact_Address:
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- Address_Type: mailing and physical
- 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
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GeoPlan downloaded the data on June 10, 2015 from the United States Geological
Survey at <http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/download_data.htm> in text format.
The original data extent was limited to the State of Florida.
GeoPlan completed the following process steps during QA/QC:
-Modified original text file in a text editor to
change delimiters to commas
-Saved as a .csv and exported to a geodatabase table
-Created an XY event layer from fields "PRIM_LAT_DEC" and PRIM_LONG_DEC"
-Selected Geographic Coordinate System NAD 83 as source projection
-Changed precision of latitude and longitude from 6 to 7
-Exported event layer to feature class
-Selected points within Florida extent
-Exported selection to new feature class
-Projected to Albers using NAD_83_to_NAD_83_HARN_Florida transformation
-Uppercased all fields
-Added field DESCRIPT based on FEATURE_NAME
-Added field FGDLAQDATE based on date downloaded from source
-Name changed from FL_Features20150601.txt to gnis_jun15
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- Process_Date: 20150626
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- Contact_Organization: GeoPlan Center
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- Address: 431 Architecture Building
- City: Gainesville
- State_or_Province: FL
- Postal_Code: 32611
- Country: US
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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.
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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.
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- Attribute_Label: PRIM_LONG_DMS
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Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Source: USGS
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- Attribute_Label: PRIM_LAT_DEC
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- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Latitude DD
- Codeset_Source: USGS
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: PRIM_LONG_DEC
- Attribute_Definition:
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Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
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- Codeset_Name: Longitude DD
- Codeset_Source: USGS
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LAT_DMS
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Source latitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LONG_DMS
- Attribute_Definition:
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Source longitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Linear feature longitude DMS
- Codeset_Source: USGS
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LAT_DEC
- Attribute_Definition:
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Source latitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DEC-decimal degrees.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Linear feature latitude DD
- Codeset_Source: USGS
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LONG_DEC
- Attribute_Definition:
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Source longitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DEC-decimal degrees.
- Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
- Attribute_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Linear feature longitude DD
- Codeset_Source: USGS
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: ELEV_IN_M
- Attribute_Definition:
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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
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- Range_Domain_Maximum: 106
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: ELEV_IN_FT
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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_Domain_Values:
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- Range_Domain:
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- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: MAP_NAME
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The name of the standard USGS 7.5x7.5 minute quadrangle map(s) containing the representation of the feature.
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Map name
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- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: DATE_CREATED
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The date the geographic feature record was initially committed to the database and made available through GNIS products and services.
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Date created
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- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: DATE_EDITED
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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_Domain_Values:
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Date edited
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- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
- Attribute_Definition: Based on FEATURE_NA.
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Name: Feature name
- Codeset_Source: GeoPlan
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
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- Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
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- Codeset_Domain:
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- Codeset_Source: GeoPlan
- Attribute:
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- Attribute_Label: AUTOID
- Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
- Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
- Overview_Description:
- Distribution_Information:
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- Distributor:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
- Contact_Person:
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- Contact_Address:
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- 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:
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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>
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- Online_Option:
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- Computer_Contact_Information:
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- Network_Address:
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- Network_Resource_Name:
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<http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/x?fname=&state=&cnty=&cell=&ftype>=
- Fees: None
- Technical_Prerequisites:
-
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.
- Metadata_Reference_Information:
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- Metadata_Date: 20150706
- Metadata_Contact:
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- Contact_Information:
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- Contact_Organization_Primary:
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- Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
- Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
- Contact_Address:
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- Address_Type: physical 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 Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
- Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
- Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
- Metadata_Extensions:
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- Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
- Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
Generated by mp version 2.9.6 on Mon Aug 31 20:07:45 2015