mm.MMGIS.usgs_GNIS_Cemeteries

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 19810501
Title: mm.MMGIS.usgs_GNIS_Cemeteries
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Online_Linkage:
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Online_Linkage:
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Description:
Abstract:
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.
Purpose:
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.
Supplemental_Information:
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names Comprised of representatives of Federal agencies, appointed for 2-year terms, the Board is authorized to establish and maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout the Federal Government. Sharing its responsibilities with the Secretary of the Interior, the Board has developed 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:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:
REQUIRED: The year (and optionally month, or month and day) for which the data set corresponds to the ground.
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1974
Ending_Date: Present
Currentness_Reference: Ground Condition
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -91.586938
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.390846
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.531405
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 36.963984
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Feature identification
Theme_Keyword: Geographic feature
Theme_Keyword: Geographical feature
Theme_Keyword: Geographic name
Theme_Keyword: Geographical name
Theme_Keyword: Feature name
Theme_Keyword: Official feature name
Theme_Keyword: Place name
Theme_Keyword: Variant name
Theme_Keyword: Feature location
Theme_Keyword: Feature coordinates
Theme_Keyword: Feature state
Theme_Keyword: Feature county
Theme_Keyword: Feature class
Theme_Keyword: Feature history
Theme_Keyword: Feature description
Theme_Keyword: Feature designation
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System, USGS, Reston, VA
Place_Keyword: United States
Place_Keyword: State
Place_Keyword: County
Place_Keyword: Territory
Place_Keyword: Outlying Area
Place_Keyword: Topographic Map
Place_Keyword: Commonwealth
Place_Keyword: Parish
Place_Keyword: Borough
Place_Keyword: Census Area
Place_Keyword: Municipio
Place_Keyword: District
Place_Keyword: Populated Place
Place_Keyword: Antarctica
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_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4544
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 XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3500
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
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 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.
Online_Linkage: <http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
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.
Online_Linkage: <http://nationalatlas.gov/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
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.
Online_Linkage: <http://nhd.usgs.gov/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: National Imagery and Mapping Agency
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: GEOnet Names Server
Other_Citation_Details:
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.
Online_Linkage: <http://164.214.2.59/gns/html/>
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Census Bureau
Publication_Date: Unknown
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.
Online_Linkage: <http://landview.census.gov/>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
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.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
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.
Completeness_Report:
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.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
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.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: 1:24,000-scale topographic maps
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Contribution: Feature names and attribute data.
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unpublished material
Title: Records of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Type_of_Source_Media: card, paper, and electronic files
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1890
Ending_Date: present
Source_Currentness_Reference: Creation date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USBGN
Source_Contribution: Feature names and attribute information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Forest Service
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title:
U.S. Forest Service 1:24,000-scale topographic maps and visitor maps
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Present
Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: USFS
Source_Contribution: Feature names and attribute information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: National Ocean Service
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: National Ocean Service charts
Type_of_Source_Media: paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Present
Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NOAA/NOS
Source_Contribution: Feature names and attribute information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: State Names Authorities
Originator: Council of Geographic Names Authorities (COGNA)
Originator: National Park Service (NPS)
Originator: Federal, state and local agencies
Originator: Public
Originator: Other sources
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: Unknown
Other_Citation_Details:
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.
Type_of_Source_Media: Multiple electronic or text media types.
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: Unknown
Ending_Date: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Unknown
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Various
Source_Contribution: Feature names 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.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USBGN
Process_Date: 198105
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4544
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.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USBGN
Process_Date: Not complete
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Louis A. Yost
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Information Section
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4552
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: lyost@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0900-1700 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. 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.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USGS
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USBGN
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: USFS
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Various
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: NOAA/NOS
Process_Date: Not complete
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Robin D. Worcester
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Information Section
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4551
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: rworcest@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: 0900-1700 Eastern time
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
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.
Process_Date: Not complete
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4544
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: C:\Data\GNIS\GNIS.xml
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference:
Features are located by State and county, and related to the USGS topographic map on which the feature is shown.
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: 0
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Area point
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Node, planar graph
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Complete chain
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Transverse Mercator
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999853
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -89.500000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 36.666667
False_Easting: 3280833.333333
False_Northing: 3937000.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000989
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000989
Planar_Distance_Units: survey feet
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
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: mm.MMGIS.usgs_GNIS_Cemeteries
Entity_Type_Definition:
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.
Entity_Type_Definition_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/pppdgn.html>).
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:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_ID
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FEATURE_NAME
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CLASS
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_NAME
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: COUNTY_FIPS_CODE
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAT_DEC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LON_DEC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LAT_DMSEC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LON_DMSEC
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ELV
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CELL_NAME
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Geographic Names Project, U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4544
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Hours_of_Service: Monday through Friday 0730-1700 Eastern Time
Resource_Description: Geographic Names Information System
Distribution_Liability:
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.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ASCII
Format_Information_Content:
Data extract files for States and territories are available for download via web browser. Four topical extracts of the data base are also available: the U.S. Populated Places File lists information about all communities throughout the United States that are described in the data base, the U.S. Concise File lists information about major physical and cultural features throughout the United States that are described in the data base, the Historical Features File lists information about features which are no longer in existence, and the Antarctica File contains entries throughout the continent of Antarctica as approved for use by the United States Government.
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://geonames.usgs.gov/>
Fees: None
Custom_Order_Process:
Custom data sets may be requested. Contact gnis_manager@usgs.gov
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20100616
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Roger L. Payne
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
REQUIRED: The organization responsible for the metadata information.
Contact_Person: REQUIRED: The person responsible for the metadata information.
Contact_Position: Chief, Geographic Names Project
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing address
Address: 523 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: Virginia
Postal_Code: 20192
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 703 648 4544
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards 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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