U.S. Geological Survey 20110404 BLM OR WA Northwest Geographic Names Point vector digital data Reston, VA U.S. Geological Survey gnis_point http://geonames.usgs.gov/domestic/ The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN), contains information about physical and cultural geographic features in the United States and associated areas, both current and historical, but not including roads and highways. The database also contains geographic names in Antarctica. The database holds the Federally recognized name of each feature and defines the location of the feature by state, county, USGS topographic map, and geographic coordinates. Other feature attributes include names or spellings other than the official name, feature designations, feature class, historical and descriptive information, and for some categories of features the geometric boundaries. The database assigns a unique feature identifier, a random number, that is a key for accessing, integrating, or reconciling GNIS data with other data sets. The GNIS is our Nation's official repository of domestic geographic feature names information. This file only contains data for the entire state of Oregon and for portions of Washington, California, Nevada and Idaho that fall within a 1 degree buffer around Oregon. Corrected elevation data was added where older entries existed. GNIS elevation values are derived from the current location entered into the digital database. Locations may not match the compiled location photogrammetrically captured. This dataset is modified from the official USGS GNIS download. It represents correctiions that have not yet been incorporated in the official database. Features were compared to quads and other source maps to resolve duplicates, misspellings, locational errors, and missing features. Features located in the Structures database and the National Hydrography Dataset were forwarded for correction in those databases. Elevations were corrected to match current LiDAR datasets or NED 1/3 arc second data. The GNIS is the official vehicle for geographic names use by the Federal Government and the source for applying geographic names to Federal maps & other products. The GNIS supports the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN), a Federal body created in 1890 and established in its present form by Public Law in 1947. The Board serves the Federal Government, other government agencies, and the public as the central authority to which name inquiries, name issues, and new name proposals can be directed. The GNIS provides the data to government agencies and to the public. The GNIS also supports the U.S. Geological Survey National Map (http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/) as the source for the gazetteer search in The National Map viewer and as an active layer in The National Map for Federal boundaries and geographic features not available from state or local sources. 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. 1974 20140522 publication date In work Quarterly -126.348346 0.000000 49.725574 0.000000 None Feature identification Geographic feature Geographical feature Geographic name Geographical name Feature name Official feature name Place name Variant name Feature location Feature coordinates Feature state Feature county Feature class Feature history Feature description Feature designation GNIS Geographical Names Information System None Current Historical BLM-Theme Framework Oregon Washington Idaho Nevada BLM-State California ISO 19115 planningCadastre This data represents pre-release modifications. Do not use for official reference. About 15% of the Oregon data is pre-release and will not match the official dataset supplied by USGS. None. Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Corey Plank U.S. Bureau of Land Management State Data Steward mailing address
PO Box 2965
Portland OR 97208-2965 USA (503) 808-6145 cplank@blm.gov The Geographic Names Information System was developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. This version was modified by BLM to correct location and elevation of many Oregon features. Duplicates were removed and missing features were added as identified in the Oregon Geographic Names Update project. Most changes have not occurred yet in the GNIS database. ESRI ArcCatalog 10.1.SP1. Build 3143 U.S. Geological Survey Unknown The National Map 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 The National Map viewer and as an active layer in The National Map for Federal boundaries and other geographic features not available from state or local sources. http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/ U.S. Geological Survey Unknown The National Hydrography Dataset 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. http://nhd.usgs.gov/ National Imagery and Mapping Agency Unknown GEOnet Names Server The GEOnet Names Server (GNS) provides access to the National Imagery and Mapping Agency's (NIMA) 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. http://164.214.2.59/gns/html/ U.S. Census Bureau Unknown LandView 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. http://landview.census.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 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. 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. This dataset contains information about physical and cultural geographic features identified by a proper name and location, with the exception of most roads and highways. Accuracy of these digital data is based upon the use of 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. U.S. Geological Survey Unknown 1:24,000-scale topographic maps Map Reston, VA U.S. Geological Survey 24000 paper unknown present publication date USGS Feature names and attribute data. U.S. Geological Survey Unpublished material Records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names card, paper, and electronic files 1890 present Creation date USBGN Feature names and attribute information U.S. Forest Service Unknown U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps 24000 paper Unknown Present Publication date USFS Feature names and attribute information National Ocean Service Unknown National Ocean Service charts paper Unknown Present Publication date NOAA/NOS Feature names and attribute information State Names Authorities Council of Geographic Names Authorities (COGNA) National Park Service (NPS) Federal, state and local agencies Public Other sources Unknown Unknown 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. Multiple electronic or text media types. Unknown Unknown Unknown Various Feature names and attribute information 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. withheld withheld 198105 Roger L. Payne U.S. Geological Survey Chief, Geographic Names Project mailing address
523 National Center
Reston Virginia 20192 703 648 4544 gnis_manager@usgs.gov Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time 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. withheld withheld Not complete Louis A. Yost U.S. Geological Survey Chief, Geographic Names Information Section Mailing address
523 National Center
Reston Virginia 20192 703 648 4552 lyost@usgs.gov 0900-1700 Eastern time 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. Data is submitted using web data entry and edit forms and batch file processes. Agencies interested in participating in this program should contact the individual specified below. withheld withheld withheld withheld withheld Not complete Robin D. Worcester U.S. Geological Survey Chief, Geographic Names Information Section Mailing address
523 National Center
Reston Virginia 20192 703 648 4551 rworcest@usgs.gov 0900-1700 Eastern time National Map partnerships - As part of The USGS National Map program, the Geographic Names Office enters into partnerships with state names authorities and state and local GIS agencies to integrate vertically 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 goals of the Board on Geographic Names for national names standardization. Agencies interested in participating in this program should contact the individual specified below. Not complete Roger L. Payne U.S. Geological Survey Chief, Geographic Names Project Mailing address
523 National Center
Reston Virginia 20192 703 648 4544 gnis_manager@usgs.gov Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time Downloaded standard GNIS data for the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California from the most recent GNIS entries from the USGS online database. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=125:1:3892151406206049553 April 2014 Corey Plank Oregon State Office, BLM State Data Steward mailing address
PO Box 2965
Portland OR 97208 (503) 808-6145 Clipped point file with boundary file (quads60.shp). The boundary file included a 1 degree buffer around Oregon and Washington. 20140412 Imported correct elevation data from digital elevation models. LiDAR values replaced 1/3 arc second values where they exist. Current attribute values match corrected locations. 20140515 Corey Plank Oregon State Office, BLM State Data Steward mailing address
PO Box 2965
Portland OR 97208-2965 503-808-6145 mailing address
PO Box 2965
Portland OR 97208-2965 USA Corey Plank USDI Bureau of Land Management State Data Steward 503-808-6145 cplank@blm.gov Corrected locations, spelling, and classes according to Oregon GNIS update project. 20140515 Features are located by State and county, and related to the USGS topographic map on which the feature is shown. Vector Simple FALSE 0 TRUE FALSE North American Datum of 1983 Geodetic Reference System 80 6378137.000000 298.257222 0.000100 Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates GNIS_NW_Point A geographic feature is any relatively permanent part of the natural or manmade landscape or seascape that has recognizable identity within a particular cultural context. The primary attributes of a geographic feature are name and location. 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/pppdgn.html). Feature Class 0 OBJECTID OID OID 4 10 0 Internal feature number. Esri Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated. FEATURE_ID 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. Geographic Names Project, USGS FEATURE_ID Double 8 38 8 FEATURE_NAME 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. Principles, Policies, and Procedures: Domestic Geographic Names FEATURE_NAME String 255 0 0 FEATURE_CLASS A 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. Geographic Names Information System (USGS) Airport Manmade facility maintained for the use of aircraft (airfield, airstrip, landing field, landing strip). Arch Natural arch-like opening in a rock mass (bridge, natural bridge, sea arch). Area Any one of several areally extensive natural features not included in other categories (badlands, barren, delta, fan, garden). Arroyo Watercourse or channel through which water may occasionally flow (coulee, draw, gully, wash). Bar Natural accumulation of sand, gravel, or alluvium forming an underwater or exposed embankment (ledge, reef, sandbar, shoal, spit). Basin Natural depression or relatively low area enclosed by higher land (amphitheater, cirque, pit, sink). Bay Indentation of a coastline orshoreline enclosing a part of a body of water; a body of water partly surrounded by land (arm, bight, cove, estuary, gulf, inlet, sound). Beach The sloping shore along a body of water that is washed by waves or tides and is usually covered by sand or gravel (coast, shore, strand). Bench Area of relatively level land on the flank of an elevation such as a hill, ridge, or mountain where the slope of the land rises on one side and descends on the opposite side (level). Bend Curve in the course of a stream and (or) the land within the curve; a curve in a linear body of water (bottom, loop, meander). Bridge Manmade structure carrying a trail, road, or other transportation system across a body of water or depression (causeway, overpass, trestle). Building A manmade structure with walls and a roof for protection of people and (or) materials, but not including church, hospital, or school. Canal Manmade waterway used by watercraft or for drainage, irrigation, mining, or water power (ditch, lateal). Cape Projection of land extending into a body of water (lea, neck, peninsula, point). Cave Natural underground passageway or chamber, or a hollowed out cavity in the side of a cliff (cavern, grotto). Cemetery A place or area for burying the dead (burial, burying ground, grave, memorial garden). Census A statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas). Distinct from Civil and Populated Place. Channel Linear deep part of a body of water through which the main volume of water flows and is frequently used as aroute for watercraft (passage, reach, strait, thoroughfare, throughfare). Church Building used for religious worship (chapel, mosque, synagogue, tabernacle, temple). Civil A political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). Distinct from Census and Populated Place. Cliff Very steep or vertical slope (bluff, crag, head, headland, nose, palisades, precipice, promontory, rim, rimrock). Crater Circular-shaped depression at the summit of a volcanic cone or one on the surface of the land caused by the impact of a meteorite; a manmade depression caused by an explosion (caldera, lua). Crossing A place where two or more routes of transportation form a junction or intersection (overpass, underpass). Dam Water barrier or embankment built across the course of a stream or into a body of water to control and (or) impound the flow of water (breakwater, dike, jetty). Falls Perpendicular or very steep fall of water in the course of a stream (cascade, cataract, waterfall). Flat Relative level area within a region of greater relief (clearing, glade, playa). Forest Bounded area of woods, forest, or grassland under the administration of a political agency (see "woods") (national forest, national grasslands, State forest). Gap Low point or opening between hills or mountains or in a ridge or mountain range (col, notch, pass, saddle, water gap, wind gap). Glacier Body or stream of ice moving outward and downslope from an area of accumulation; an area of relatively permanent snow or ice on the top or side of a mountain or mountainous area (icefield, ice patch, snow patch). Gut Relatively small coastal waterway connecting larger bodies of water or other waterways (creek, inlet, slough). Harbor Sheltered area of water where ships or other watercraft can anchor or dock (hono, port, roads, roadstead). Hospital Building where the sick or injured may receive medical or surgical attention (infirmary). Island Area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by water or low wetland (archipelago, atoll, cay, hammock, hummock, isla, isle, key, moku, rock). Isthmus Narrow section of land in a body of water connecting two larger land areas. Lake Natural body of inland water (backwater, lac, lagoon, laguna, pond, pool, resaca, waterhole). Lava Formations resulting from the consolidation of molten rock on the surface of the Earth (kepula, lava flow). Levee Natural or manmade embankment flanking a stream (bank, berm). Locale Place at which there is or was human activity; it does not include populated places, mines, and dams (battlefield, crossroad, camp, farm, ghost town, landing, railroad siding, ranch, ruins, site, station, windmill). Military Place or facility used for various aspects of or relating to military activity. Mine Place or area from which commercial minerals are or were removed from the Earth; not including oilfield (pit, quarry, shaft). Oilfield Area where petroleum is or was removed from the Earth. Park Place or area set aside for recreation or preservation of a cultural or natural resource and under some form of government administration; not including National or State forests or Reserves (national historical landmark, national park, State park, wilderness area). Pillar Vertical, standing, often spire-shaped, natural rock formation (chimney, monument, pinnacle, pohaku, rock tower). Plain A region of general uniform slope, comparatively level and of considerable extent (grassland, highland, kula, plateau, upland). Populated Place Place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A populated place is usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. Distinct from Census and Civil classes. Post Office An official facility of the U.S. Postal Service used for processing and distributing mail and other postal material. Range Chain of hills or mountains; a somewhat linear, complex mountainous or hilly area (cordillera, sierra). Rapids Fast-flowing section of a stream, often shallow and with exposed rock or boulders (riffle, ripple). Reserve A tract of land set aside for a specific use (does not include forests, civil divisions, parks). Reservoir Artificially impounded body of water (lake, tank). Ridge Elevation with a narrow, elongated crest which can be part of a hill or mountain (crest, cuesta, escarpment, hogback, lae, rim, spur). School Building or group of buildings used as an institution for study, teaching, and learning (academy, college, high school, university). Sea Large body of salt water (gulf, ocean). Slope A gently inclined part of the Earth's surface (grade, pitch). Spring Place where underground water flows naturally to the surface of the Earth (seep). Stream Linear body of water flowing on the Earth's surface (anabranch, awawa, bayou, branch, brook, creek, distributary, fork, kill, pup, rio, river, run, slough). Summit Prominent elevation rising above the surrounding level of the Earth's surface; does not include pillars, ridges, or ranges (ahu, berg, bald, butte, cerro, colina, cone, cumbre, dome, head, hill, horn, knob, knoll, mauna, mesa, mesita, mound, mount, mountain, peak, puu, rock, sugarloaf, table, volcano). Swamp Poorly drained wetland, fresh or saltwater, wooded or grassy, possibly covered with open water (bog, cienega, marais, marsh, pocosin). Tower A manmade structure, higher than its diameter, generally used for observation, storage, or electronic transmission. Trail Route for passage from one point to another; does not include roads or highways (jeep trail, path, ski trail). Tunnel Linear underground passageway open at both ends. Unknown This class is assigned to legacy data only. It will not be assigned to new or edited records. Valley Linear depression in the Earth's surface that generally slopes from one end to the other (barranca, canyon, chasm, cove, draw, glen, gorge, gulch, gulf, hollow, ravine). Well Manmade shaft or hole in the Earth's surface used to obtain fluid or gaseous materials. Woods Small area covered with a dense growth of trees; does not include an area of trees under the administration of a political agency (see "forest"). FEATURE_CLASS String 255 0 0 STATE_ALPHA The State Name. The State or States or State equivalents containing the geographic feature. This dataset contains features in States of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories, outlying areas of the United States, and associated areas. This is relational data, not spatial data. The data owner specifies the value(s) associated with each geographic feature. Values are represented by state name, state numeric code, and state alpha code. The primary State is the State containing the primary point and is assigned sequence number one. Secondary States are those other than the primary State containing the feature and are sequenced according to guidelines of the Board on Geographic Names, consistent with the primary and secondary counties containing the feature. For linear features (streams, valleys, arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward source. This data may be particularly helpful for features having no known, recognized, standard, or available boundary data. Geographic Names Project, USGS STATE_ALPHA String 255 0 0 STATE_NUMERIC The State Numeric Code - INCITS 38:200x, (Formerly FIPS 5-2). The State or States or State equivalents containing the geographic feature. This dataset contains features in States of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories, outlying areas of the United States, and associated areas. This is relational data, not spatial data. The data owner specifies the value(s) associated with each geographic feature. Values are represented by state name, state numeric code, and state alpha code. The primary State is the State containing the primary point and is assigned sequence number one. Secondary States are those other than the primary State containing the feature and are sequenced according to guidelines of the Board on Geographic Names, consistent with the primary and secondary counties containing the feature. For linear features (streams, valleys, arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward source. This data may be particularly helpful for features having no known, recognized, standard, or available boundary data. Geographic Names Project, USGS STATE_NUMERIC Double 8 38 8 COUNTY_NAME The County Name - INCITS 31:200x, (Formerly FIPS 6-4). The county or counties or county equivalents containing the geographic feature. This dataset contains features in counties or county equivalents of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories, outlying areas of the United States, and associated areas. This is relational data, not spatial data. The data owner specifies the value(s) associated with each geographic feature. Values are represented by county name and county numeric code. The primary county is the county containing the primary point and is assigned sequence number one. Secondary counties are those other than the primary county containing the feature and are sequenced according to guidelines of the Board on Geographic Names. For linear features (streams, valleys, arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward source. This data applies particularly to features for which there is no known, recognized, standard, or available boundary data. Geographic Names Project, USGS COUNTY_NAME String 255 0 0 COUNTY_NUMERIC The County Numeric Code - INCITS 31:200x, (Formerly FIPS 6-4). The county or counties or county equivalents containing the geographic feature. This dataset contains features in counties or county equivalents of the States of the United States, the District of Columbia, territories, outlying areas of the United States, and associated areas. This is relational data, not spatial data. The data owner specifies the value(s) associated with each geographic feature. Values are represented by county name and county numeric code. The primary county is the county containing the primary point and is assigned sequence number one. Secondary counties are those other than the primary county containing the feature and are sequenced according to guidelines of the Board on Geographic Names. For linear features (streams, valleys, arroyos) the sequencing is from mouth toward source. This data applies particularly to features for which there is no known, recognized, standard, or available boundary data. Geographic Names Project, USGS COUNTY_NUMERIC Double 8 38 8 PRIMARY_LAT_DMS The Latitude in Degrees Minutes Seconds format of the official location primary point. The official feature location is a single point to which the official feature name is associated in order to ensure positive and unique identification and association, also referred to as the primary point. The location is determined by the authoritative source and is approved or recognized as official by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names by decision or by policy delegation to the authoritative source. The placing of the location point is governed by policies of the Board as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata, generally at or near the geographic center, but there are exceptions for certain classes of features. For example, the official feature location of flowing bodies of water (streams, rivers, creeks, etc.) or trending linear features (valleys, gulchs, gullys, hollows, etc.) is at the mouth. A geographic feature may have only one official location regardless of size, extent, composition, structure, or boundaries. The location point is coincident with, but in addition to and independent of, any other geospatial representation or boundary definition that may be attached to the feature in other datasets. Linear and aerial features may have secondary points as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata. Locations are stored in the Geographic Names Information System as latitude and longitude in decimal degrees to seven places, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), and are available in geospatial format as needed. (Note: Records showing all zeros for latitude and longitude indicate that the coordinates of the feature are unknown. They are recorded in the database as zeros to satisfy the format requirements of a numerical data type. They are not errors and do not reference the actual geographic coordinates at 0 latitude, 0 longitude.) Geographic Names Project, USGS PRIMARY_LAT_DMS String 255 0 0 PRIM_LONG_DMS The Longitude in Degrees Minutes Seconds format of the official location primary point. The official feature location is a single point to which the official feature name is associated in order to ensure positive and unique identification and association, also referred to as the primary point. The location is determined by the authoritative source and is approved or recognized as official by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names by decision or by policy delegation to the authoritative source. The placing of the location point is governed by policies of the Board as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata, generally at or near the geographic center, but there are exceptions for certain classes of features. For example, the official feature location of flowing bodies of water (streams, rivers, creeks, etc.) or trending linear features (valleys, gulchs, gullys, hollows, etc.) is at the mouth. A geographic feature may have only one official location regardless of size, extent, composition, structure, or boundaries. The location point is coincident with, but in addition to and independent of, any other geospatial representation or boundary definition that may be attached to the feature in other datasets. Linear and aerial features may have secondary points as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata. Locations are stored in the Geographic Names Information System as latitude and longitude in decimal degrees to seven places, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), and are available in geospatial format as needed. (Note: Records showing all zeros for latitude and longitude indicate that the coordinates of the feature are unknown. They are recorded in the database as zeros to satisfy the format requirements of a numerical data type. They are not errors and do not reference the actual geographic coordinates at 0 latitude, 0 longitude.) Geographic Names Project, USGS PRIM_LONG_DMS String 255 0 0 PRIM_LAT_DEC The Latitude in Decimal Degrees format of the official location primary point. The official feature location is a single point to which the official feature name is associated in order to ensure positive and unique identification and association, also referred to as the primary point. The location is determined by the authoritative source and is approved or recognized as official by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names by decision or by policy delegation to the authoritative source. The placing of the location point is governed by policies of the Board as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata, generally at or near the geographic center, but there are exceptions for certain classes of features. For example, the official feature location of flowing bodies of water (streams, rivers, creeks, etc.) or trending linear features (valleys, gulchs, gullys, hollows, etc.) is at the mouth. A geographic feature may have only one official location regardless of size, extent, composition, structure, or boundaries. The location point is coincident with, but in addition to and independent of, any other geospatial representation or boundary definition that may be attached to the feature in other datasets. Linear and aerial features may have secondary points as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata. Locations are stored in the Geographic Names Information System as latitude and longitude in decimal degrees to seven places, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), and are available in geospatial format as needed. (Note: Records showing all zeros for latitude and longitude indicate that the coordinates of the feature are unknown. They are recorded in the database as zeros to satisfy the format requirements of a numerical data type. They are not errors and do not reference the actual geographic coordinates at 0 latitude, 0 longitude.) Geographic Names Project, USGS PRIM_LAT_DEC Double 8 38 8 PRIM_LONG_DEC The Longitude in Decimal Degrees format of the official location primary point. The official feature location is a single point to which the official feature name is associated in order to ensure positive and unique identification and association, also referred to as the primary point. The location is determined by the authoritative source and is approved or recognized as official by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names by decision or by policy delegation to the authoritative source. The placing of the location point is governed by policies of the Board as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata, generally at or near the geographic center, but there are exceptions for certain classes of features. For example, the official feature location of flowing bodies of water (streams, rivers, creeks, etc.) or trending linear features (valleys, gulchs, gullys, hollows, etc.) is at the mouth. A geographic feature may have only one official location regardless of size, extent, composition, structure, or boundaries. The location point is coincident with, but in addition to and independent of, any other geospatial representation or boundary definition that may be attached to the feature in other datasets. Linear and aerial features may have secondary points as defined in the Names Data Users Guide and GNIS metadata. Locations are stored in the Geographic Names Information System as latitude and longitude in decimal degrees to seven places, North American Datum 1983 (NAD83), and are available in geospatial format as needed. (Note: Records showing all zeros for latitude and longitude indicate that the coordinates of the feature are unknown. They are recorded in the database as zeros to satisfy the format requirements of a numerical data type. They are not errors and do not reference the actual geographic coordinates at 0 latitude, 0 longitude.) Geographic Names Project, USGS PRIM_LONG_DEC Double 8 38 8 ELEV_IN_M 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. Values are incorrect where digital locations are generalized due to coordinate measurement. Geographic Names Project, USGS ELEV_IN_M Double 8 38 8 ELEV_IN_FT Location elevation in feet derived from the National Elevation Dataset based on current point location. Geographic Names Project, USGS ELEV_IN_FT Double 8 38 8 MAP_NAME The name of the standard USGS 7.5x7.5 minute quadrangle map(s) containing the representation of the feature. Geographic Names Project, USGS MAP_NAME String 255 0 0 DATE_CREATED The date the geographic feature record was initially committed to the database and made available through GNIS products and services. Geographic Names Project, USGS DATE_CREATED Date 8 0 0 DATE_EDITED The date one or more attributes of an existing geographic feature record were last edited. The attributes edited are not specified. Geographic Names Project, USGS DATE_EDITED String 255 0 0 shape Feature geometry. ESRI Coordinates defining the features. Shape Geometry 8 0 0 Corrected elevations from earlier database BLM map_elevation map_elevation SmallInteger 2 5 0 Elevation_Source Elevation_Source String 12 0 0 Attributes are from the GNIS download. They include official names and locational information (state, county, USGS quad, and latitude/longitude. 20140522 20141122 Stan Frazier Oregon State Office, BLM Data Administrator mailing and physical address
333 SW 1st Avenue, PO Box 2965
Portland Oregon 97204 (503) 808-6009 sfrazier@or.blm.gov FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata FGDC-STD-001-1998 local time ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.1850 GNIS_NW_Point -126.348346 0 49.725574 0 1 -126.348346 0 49.725574 0 1 1 -124.834574 -104.854679 48.126401 39.310273 ISO 19115 Geographic Information - Metadata DIS_ESRI1.0 dataset 002 withheld Local Area Network File Geodatabase Feature Class Enterprise Geodatabase Feature Class GCS_North_American_1983 EPSG 8.9.3(9.0.0) 0 20110503 Eric Hiebenthal Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State Office Mailing address
P.O. Box 2965
Portland OR 97208 USA 503-808-6565 503-808-6419 GIS Data Management Specialist ehiebent@blm.gov No warranty is made by the Bureau of Land Management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual use or aggregate use with other data. Downloadable Data GeonetPlaces 002 -124.834574 -104.854679 39.310273 48.126401 1 Projected GCS_North_American_1983 Linear Unit: Foot (0.304800) <ProjectedCoordinateSystem xsi:type='typens:ProjectedCoordinateSystem' xmlns:xsi='http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance' xmlns:xs='http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema' xmlns:typens='http://www.esri.com/schemas/ArcGIS/2.3.0'><WKT>PROJCS[&quot;NAD_1983_Oregon_Statewide_Lambert_Feet_Intl&quot;,GEOGCS[&quot;GCS_North_American_1983&quot;,DATUM[&quot;D_North_American_1983&quot;,SPHEROID[&quot;GRS_1980&quot;,6378137.0,298.257222101]],PRIMEM[&quot;Greenwich&quot;,0.0],UNIT[&quot;Degree&quot;,0.0174532925199433]],PROJECTION[&quot;Lambert_Conformal_Conic&quot;],PARAMETER[&quot;False_Easting&quot;,1312335.958005249],PARAMETER[&quot;False_Northing&quot;,0.0],PARAMETER[&quot;Central_Meridian&quot;,-120.5],PARAMETER[&quot;Standard_Parallel_1&quot;,43.0],PARAMETER[&quot;Standard_Parallel_2&quot;,45.5],PARAMETER[&quot;Latitude_Of_Origin&quot;,41.75],UNIT[&quot;Foot&quot;,0.3048],AUTHORITY[&quot;EPSG&quot;,2992]]</WKT><XOrigin>-118489100</XOrigin><YOrigin>-97381100</YOrigin><XYScale>3048</XYScale><ZOrigin>0</ZOrigin><ZScale>1</ZScale><MOrigin>0</MOrigin><MScale>1</MScale><XYTolerance>0.0032808398950131233</XYTolerance><ZTolerance>0.001</ZTolerance><MTolerance>0.001</MTolerance><HighPrecision>true</HighPrecision><WKID>2992</WKID><LatestWKID>2992</LatestWKID></ProjectedCoordinateSystem> NAD_1983_Oregon_Statewide_Lambert_Feet_Intl 20200731 15383900 20200731 15383900 20200731 15073100 1.0 FGDC CSDGM Metadata FALSE