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FGDC CSDGM Metadata
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GNIS_NW_Point
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Geographic
GCS_North_American_1983
Angular Unit: Degree (0.017453)
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ArcGIS Metadata
1.0
U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program
1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747)
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HTML
All GNIS data may be queried, displayed, and/or printed from the public web site
https://www.usgs.gov/us-board-on-geographic-names/domestic-names
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Esri File GeoDatabase
10
ZIP lossless data compression has been applied using a DEFLATE algorithm.
Spatial objects with unique identifiers, geographic names data and attributes, and coordinate data. Available as National or state extents.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=StagedProducts/GeographicNames/FullModel/
U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program
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12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 523
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Reston
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None
Open Geospatial Consortium GeoPackage
1.2
ZIP lossless data compression has been applied using a DEFLATE algorithm.
Spatial objects with unique identifiers, geographic names data and attributes, and coordinate data. Available as National or state extents.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=StagedProducts/GeographicNames/FullModel/
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UTF-8 Pipe Delimited Text File
None
ZIP lossless data compression has been applied using a DEFLATE algorithm.
Geographic names data and attributes, and coordinate data. Available as National or state extents, as well as Topical Gazetteer and Federal Codes.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=StagedProducts/GeographicNames/DomesticNames/
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=StagedProducts/GeographicNames/FederalCodes/
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=StagedProducts/GeographicNames/Topical/
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None
Geonames (GNIS) Map Server (ArcGIS)
10.81
https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/open-vision/initiatives/standards-specifications
An ArcGIS Map Service for visualizing GNIS features.
https://carto.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/rest/services/geonames/MapServer
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None
Geonames (GNIS) Map Server (OGC WMS)
1.3.0
https://www.ogc.org/standard/wms/
An OGC WMS Map Service for visualizing GNIS features.
https://carto.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/geonames/MapServer/WMSServer?request=GetCapabilities&service=WMS
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None
Geonames (GNIS) Map Server (OGC WFS)
2.0.2
https://www.ogc.org/standard/wfs/
An OGC WFS Map Service for visualizing GNIS features.
https://carto-wfs.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/geonames/MapServer/WFSServer?request=GetCapabilities&service=WFS
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More information about the file formats available for download can be found at https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf. Custom data sets may be requested in most standard formats. Contact tnm_help@usgs.gov for more information.
https://gbp-blm-egis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/oregon
https://www.usgs.gov/board-on-geographic-names
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/index.html?prefix=StagedProducts/GeographicNames/
File Geodatabase Feature Class
BLM-STATE
Oregon
Washington
BLM-THEME
Geospatial
Geographic Names Information System
OR
WA
NGDA Portfolio Themes
National Geospatial Data Asset
NONE
County
Feature class
Feature coordinates
Feature county
Feature name
GNIS
map
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) - USGS National NW Points
2024
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
Reston, VA
Tabular digital data and vector digital data
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 https://www.usgs.gov/board-on-geographic-names for additional information.
The Geographic Names Information System contains information about physical 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, as applicable, and geographic coordinates. Other attributes include names or spellings other than the official name, feature designations, feature classification, historical, and descriptive information. The database assigns a unique, permanent feature identifier, the Feature ID, as the ANSI-standard Federal key for accessing, integrating, or reconciling feature data from multiple data sets. The GNIS provides data to all levels of government and to the public, as well as to numerous applications through a web application, web map and feature services, and file download services.
The Geographic Names Information System was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey on behalf of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office
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PNG
County
elevation
Feature class
Feature coordinates
Feature county
Feature name
Geospatial
GNIS
location
map
National Geospatial Data Asset
OR
Oregon
WA
Washington
None. Acknowledgment of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
No liability for content or accuracy is presumed by the USBGN or USGS for data.
NON-BLM DATA - INTENDED FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY. These data are available to internal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) staff, contractors and partners. All other requests for this data will be referred to the source agency.
The National Map
U.S. Geological Survey
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.
https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/national-geospatial-program/national-map
Geographic Names Server
2022-07-05
National Geospatial Agency (NGA)
The Geographic Names Server (GNS) is the official repository of standard spellings of all foreign geographic names, sanctioned by the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN). In addition to the current approved names of features, users may find variant and historical spellings, along with non-Roman script spellings. Each record contained within provides information on the feature's location, administrative division, and designation (e.g., populated place, stream, mountain). The GNS can be used for finding places, GIS data, cartography, and GEOINT products.
https://geonames.nga.mil/geonames/GNSHome/
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publication date
1890
2023
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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Esri ArcGIS 13.5.8.57366
Last metadata review date: 19810501
Content is derived from USGS topographic maps during Phase 1 compilation (1976-81), with subsequent collection Phases entered using other Federal, State, and local sources of information.
Data is compiled from Federal, State, and local sources and is validated according to the Board on Geographic Names’ Principles, Policies, and Procedures.
This dataset contains information about physical geographic features of all types and classes, within the United States and Associated Territories. Subsequent to the original data compilation process, based on information contained on primarily Federal maps, the GNIS now relies on information from tribal, Federal, State, county, and local government entities and other approved sources. The completeness, currency, and accuracy of the data varies by area depending on the quality and timeliness of that information.
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. If maps are not used, data is validated against original source material.
Elevation values are obtained using the 3DEP point query service and is dependent on the GNIS primary point location.
GNIS Phase II data compilation and edit - Feature name and attribute data are collected from official federal, state, and local sources and other approved sources, including historical maps and documents.
Unknown
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GNIS Maintenance program - continuation of Phase II efforts. Inquiries may come from Tribal, Federal, and state entities and the general public, providing information for names data specialists to review. The requests may be accepted or rejected based on the information submitted. For additional information, contact tnm_help@usgs.gov.
Unknown
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Feature names and attribute data.
24000
1:24,000-scale topographic maps
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Geological Survey
Map
https://store.usgs.gov
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/
Publication date
1884
2006
Feature names and attribute information
24000
Records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names
U.S. Board on Geographic Names (USBGN)
U.S. Geological Survey
Card, paper, and electronic files
publication date
1890
2023
Feature names and attribute information
24000
U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps
U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
U.S. Forest Service
map
Publication date
1905
2023
Feature names and attribute information
24000
National Ocean Service charts
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service (NOAA/NOS)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Ocean Service
map
https://historicalcharts.noaa.gov/
Publication date
1807
2023
GNIS Phase I data compilation and edit - Feature name and attribute data were collected from the largest-scale USGS topographic maps available, USFS maps and NOAA Charts. These data are compared to the records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
1981-05
U.S. Geological Survey, National Geospatial Program
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GNIS_NW_Point
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) NW Points
Feature Class
138142
OBJECTID
Internal feature number.
Esri
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
OBJECTID
OID
4
0
0
FEATURE_ID
Permanent, unique feature record identifier. See Appendix 3, number 1.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
FEATURE_ID
Double
8
0
0
FEATURE_NAME
Official feature name.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
FEATURE_NAME
String
255
0
0
FEATURE_CLASS
For definitions, see Appendix 1.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
FEATURE_CLASS
String
255
0
0
STATE_ALPHA
The name of the state containing the primary coordinates. The state_name is the short form of the official state name. See Appendix 3, number 2
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
STATE_ALPHA
String
255
0
0
COUNTY_NAME
The name of the county containing the primary coordinates. See Appendix 3,
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
COUNTY_NAME
String
255
0
0
PRIM_LAT_DEC
The official feature location. See Appendix 3, number 1. Datum is NAD83. Coordinates are listed in DMS (degrees-minutes-seconds) and dec (decimal degrees).
Records showing Unknown (DMS) or 0,0 (dec) indicate that the location is unknown. The 0,0 coordinate is not an error and does not reference the actual geographic coordinates at 0,0.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
PRIM_LAT_DEC
Double
8
0
0
PRIM_LONG_DEC
The official feature location. See Appendix 3, number 1. Datum is NAD83. Coordinates are listed in DMS (degrees-minutes-seconds) and dec (decimal degrees).
Records showing Unknown (DMS) or 0,0 (dec) indicate that the location is unknown. The 0,0 coordinate is not an error and does not reference the actual geographic coordinates at 0,0.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
PRIM_LONG_DEC
Double
8
0
0
ELEV_IN_M
Elevation in Meters
ELEV_IN_M
Double
8
0
0
ELEV_IN_FT
Elevation in Feet
ELEV_IN_FT
Double
8
0
0
DATE_CREATED
Date the record was initially entered into GNIS.
https://prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com/StagedProducts/GeographicNames/GNIS_file_format.pdf
DATE_CREATED
Date
8
0
0
Elevation_Source
Source that provided the elevation measurement.
Elevation_Source
String
12
0
0
DATE_EDITED
Date any attribute of an existing record was edited.
DATE_EDITED
Date
8
0
0
SHAPE
Feature geometry.
Esri
Coordinates defining the features.
Shape
Geometry
0
0
0
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 https://www.usgs.gov/board-on-geographic-names for additional information.
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