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U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS)
USGS: Names - Areas, Maps
Data Source:
National Cartographic Information Center
U.S. Geological Survey
User Services Section
507 National Center
Reston, VA 22092
Phone: 703-860-6045
Data Format:
Tabular
Scale:
Not applicable
Data Coverage:
Entire U.S.
Data Description:
The Geographic Names Information System -
a database containing the following data elements:
National Geographic Names Database -
58 state files containing names and other information compiled from
topographic maps for states, territories, & District of Columbia.
USGS Topographic Map Names Database -
57 separate files. 56 for 1:24000 topographic map names of the states
and territories and one file for 1:100000 and 1:250000 scale maps.
Generic Database -
A research/reference tool and a depository of reference information
for the GNIS.
National Atlas Database -
Designed to be an abridged version of the National Geographic
Names Database.
Board on Geographic Names Database -
Information regarding the investigations and decisions of the
U.S. Board on Geographic Names.
Media:
9-track tape 1600bpi
Aquisition Costs:
$50.00/state
Comments:
For more information write/call above address for
USGS Circular 895-F
Geographic Names Information System
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