U.S. Geological Survey, and West Virginia GIS Technical Center (converted text to spatial data points), 20110801, U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Features for West Virginia: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA.Online Links:
Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.00028. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.00028. Latitude and longitude values are specified in decimal degrees.
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Minimum: | 1 |
Maximum: | 9,999,999,999 |
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Codeset Name: | Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names |
Codeset Source: | Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names, By Donald J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names (emeritus) and Roger L. Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board on Geographic Names and Domestic Geographic Names, Third printing (revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997 (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/pro_pol_pro.pdf>). |
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Codeset Name: | Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names |
Codeset Source: | Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names, By Donald J. Orth, Executive Secretary, Domestic Geographic Names (emeritus) and Roger L. Payne, Executive Secretary, United States Board on Geographic Names and Domestic Geographic Names, Third printing (revised) and Preliminary Online Edition, 1997 (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/docs/pro_pol_pro.pdf>). |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | -90.0000000 latitude |
Maximum: | 72.0000000 latitude |
Units: | Decimal degrees |
Resolution: | 0.0000001 |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | -180.0000000 longitude |
Maximum: | 180.0000000 longitude |
Units: | Decimal degrees |
Resolution: | 0.0000001 |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | -90.0000000 |
Maximum: | 72.0000000 |
Units: | Decimal degrees |
Resolution: | 0.0000001 |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | -180.0000000 |
Maximum: | 180.0000000 |
Units: | Decimal degrees |
Resolution: | 0.0000001 |
Value | Definition |
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United States (US) | United States |
Canada (CA) | Canada |
Mexico (MX) | Mexico |
Micronesia (FM) | Federated States of Micronesia |
Marshall Islands (RM) | Republic of the Marshall Islands |
Palau (PS) | Republic of Palau. |
Antarctica (AY) | Antarctica |
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Codeset Name: | Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Insular Areas of the United States. |
Codeset Source: | INCITS 38:200x, (Formerly FIPS 5-2) Codes for the Identification of the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Insular Areas of the United States. |
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Codeset Name: | Codes for the Identification of Counties and Equivalent Entities of the United States, its Possessions, and Insular Areas |
Codeset Source: | INCITS 31:200x, (Formerly FIPS 6-4) Codes for the Identification of Counties and Equivalent Entities of the United States, its Possessions, and Insular Areas. |
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Codeset Name: | Feature class values and definitions for the Geographic Names Information System (<http://geonames.usgs.gov>). See Definitions (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:8>). |
Codeset Source: | Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA 20192-0523 (gnis_manager@usgs.gov). |
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Codeset Name: | Feature designation values and definitions for the Geographic Names Information System (<http://geonames.usgs.gov>). |
Codeset Source: | Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA 20192-0523 (gnis_manager@usgs.gov). |
Unstructured text data.
Unstructured text data.
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | -4,115 |
Maximum: | 6,250 |
Units: | Meters |
Formal codeset | |
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Codeset Name: | The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) |
Codeset Source: | The official database of names assigned to standard USGS products according to USGS policy and procedures, including standard 7.5x7.5 minute quadrangle maps and digital products. Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA 20192-0523 (gnis_manager@usgs.gov). |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | 00001 |
Maximum: | 99999 |
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Codeset Name: | Census Bureau Class Code. See Definitions (<http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:6>). |
Codeset Source: | U.S. Census Bureau |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | 0000 |
Maximum: | 9999 |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | 010000000 |
Maximum: | 999999999 |
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Codeset Name: | Bibliographic reference descriptions for the Geographic Names Information System (<http://geonames.usgs.gov>). |
Codeset Source: | Geographic Names Project, USGS, 523 National Center, Reston, VA 20192-0523 (gnis_manager@usgs.gov). |
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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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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.
U.S. Geological Survey, Unknown, 1:24,000-scale topographic maps: U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA.
U.S. Geological Survey, Unpublished material, Records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
U.S. Forest Service, Unknown, U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps.
National Ocean Service (NOS), Unknown, National Ocean Service charts.
The State Names Authorities, Council of Geographic Names Authorities (COGNA), U.S. Forest Service, National Ocean Service (NOS), National Park Service (NPS), Other Federal, state and local agencies, and Public, Unknown, Unknown.
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U.S. Geological Survey, Unknown, Geodata.gov, Geospatial One-Stop.Online Links:
U.S. Geological Survey, Unknown, The National Map.Online Links:
U.S. Geological Survey, Unknown, The National Atlas.Online Links:
U.S. Geological Survey, Unknown, The National Hydrography Dataset.Online Links:
National Geospatial Agency (NGA), Unknown, GEOnet Names Server.Online Links:
U.S. Census Bureau, Unknown, LandView.Online Links:
During Phase I data compilation, a random sample of 10% of the entries in the system were visually verified against the compilation source data (large-scale USGS topographic maps) to ensure an accuracy rate of at least 95%. Subsequent data compilation and input processes ensure accuracy with programmed validation checks for format and content, visual examination, and spot checks of data.
Accuracy of these digital data is based upon the use of printed or electronic source graphics which are compiled to meet National Map Accuracy Standards. Comparison to the graphic source is used as control to assess digital positional accuracy.
This 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.
During Phase I data compilation, a random sample of 10% of the entries in the system were visually verified against the compilation source data (large-scale USGS topographic maps) to ensure logical consistency of locative references (geographic coordinates, topographic map, and county. Subsequent data compilation and input processes include programmed validation checks for logical consistency, visual examination, and spot checks of data.
Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
- Access_Constraints: None
- Use_Constraints:
- None. Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
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Document of Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Metadata data
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the USGS regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. The Geological Survey will warrant the delivery of this product in computer-readable format. The West Virginia GIS Technical Center (WVGISTC) successfully converted the pipe-delimited ("|") text data set downloaded from the U.S. Geological Survey. No warranty, expressed or implied, however, is made by the WVGISTC regarding the utility of the data for other users and systems. The distribution of this data by the WVGISTC does not constitute any such warranty.
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