USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - JULY 2015

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20150601
Title:
USGS GEOGRAPHIC NAMES INFORMATION SYSTEM (GNIS) IN FLORIDA - JULY 2015
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_aug12 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. 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: 19740101
Ending_Date: 20150601
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: 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
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: location
Theme_Keyword: society
Theme:
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
Place:
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
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_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
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:
The Geographic Names Information System was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.2.3552
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20150601
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. -
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: National Geospatial Agency (NGA)
Publication_Date: 20150601
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. -
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20150601
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. -
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20150601
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. -
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Census Bureau
Publication_Date: 20150601
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. -
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 20150601
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.

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Quantitative_Attribute_Accuracy_Assessment:
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:
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:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the original data.
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: 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
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.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 5000
Type_of_Source_Media:
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Ending_Date: unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Unknown
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Various
Source_Contribution: Spatial 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.
Process_Date: 19810501
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
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
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.
Process_Date: 19810501
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
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
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: 19810501
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
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
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.
Process_Date: 19810501
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
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
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
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
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20150626
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: GeoPlan Center
Contact_Person: GeoPlan Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 431 Architecture Building
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: FL
Postal_Code: 32611
Country: US
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 352-392-8686

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 54471

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: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101
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_JUL15
Entity_Type_Definition: GNIS_JUL15
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated
Codeset_Source: ESRI
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Coordinates defining the features
Codeset_Source: ESRI
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Unique identifiers
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_NAME
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Name of feature
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_CLASS
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:
Unrepresentable_Domain: .
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Type of feature
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE_ALPHA
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: State abbreviation
Codeset_Source: ANSI
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: STATE_NUMERIC
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_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 13
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NAME
Attribute_Definition:
The name for the county or county eqivalent containing the geographic feature.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: County name
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NUMERIC
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_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 299
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIMARY_LAT_DMS
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature latitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Latitude DMS
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_LONG_DMS
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Longitude DMS
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_LAT_DEC
Attribute_Definition: Official feature latitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Latitude DD
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRIM_LONG_DEC
Attribute_Definition:
Official feature longitude location, NAD 83 DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Longitude DD
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LAT_DMS
Attribute_Definition:
Source latitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Linear feature latitude DMS
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LONG_DMS
Attribute_Definition:
Source longitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DMS-degrees/minutes/seconds.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Linear feature longitude DMS
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LAT_DEC
Attribute_Definition:
Source latitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Linear feature latitude DD
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCE_LONG_DEC
Attribute_Definition:
Source longitude coordinates of linear feature only (Class = Stream, Valley, Arroyo), NAD 83; DEC-decimal degrees.
Attribute_Definition_Source: USGS
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Linear feature longitude DD
Codeset_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_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 106
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_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -3
Range_Domain_Maximum: 348
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Map name
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_CREATED
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Date created
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_EDITED
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_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Date edited
Codeset_Source: USGS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: Based on FEATURE_NA.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Feature name
Codeset_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: Date when data was downloaded from source.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Download date
Codeset_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: XML.
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
<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:
Metadata_Date: 20150706
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Address:
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:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile

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