Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for Pennsylvania 2017

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Distributor 1
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:U.S. Geological Survey

Publication_Date:2017

Title:

Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for Pennsylvania 2017

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place:Reston, VA

Publisher:U.S. Geological Survey

Online_Linkage: http://www.pasda.psu.edu/

Online_Linkage: http://geonames.usgs.gov/

Online_Linkage: http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/

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:201702

Currentness_Reference:

publication date

Status:

Progress:In work

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate:-89.130625

East_Bounding_Coordinate:0.000000

North_Bounding_Coordinate:45.687512

South_Bounding_Coordinate:0.000000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories

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

Theme_Keyword:society

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:Topographic Map

Place_Keyword:Borough

Place_Keyword:District

Place_Keyword:Populated Place

Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus:None

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 9.3.1.1850

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:Unknown

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:\gnis\gnis_template.xml

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Metadata imported.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:

\\Mirror\pasdaroot\UCI_Metadata\GNIS_PA2007.shp.xml

Process_Date:20170113

Process_Time:11462300

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Indirect_Spatial_Reference_Method:

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:58661

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:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution:0.000000

Longitude_Resolution:0.000000

Geographic_Coordinate_Units:Decimal degrees

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:

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label:GNIS_PA2008

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:Shape

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Feature_ID

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Feature_Na

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:County_num

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:PRIM_LAT_D

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:PRIM_LONG1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:FID

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:Primary_la

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Source_lat

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Source_lon

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:ELEVATION

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Source_l_1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:DATE_CREAT

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:DATE_EDITE

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Source_l_2

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:Map_Name

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:STATE_NUME

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:COUNTY_NAM

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:FEATURE_NA

Attribute_Definition:

A variant name is a geographic feature name or spelling other than the official name once or currently used to refer to a particular geographic entity. A geographic feature may have none, one or more than one variant name.

Attribute_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_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

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/pppdgn.html).

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values:18900804

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:SHAPE

Attribute_Definition:

Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source:

ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label:PRIM_LONG_

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.

Transfer_Size:13.644

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

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)

Contact_Address:

Address_Type:mailing address

Address:

115 Land and Water building

City:University Park

State_or_Province:Pennsylvania

Postal_Code:16801

Country:United States

Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu

Resource_Description:downloadabledata

Distribution_Liability:

The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date:20170218

Metadata_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

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:

Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile

Metadata_Extensions:

Online_Linkage:

Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile

Metadata_Extensions:

Online_Linkage:

Profile_Name:ESRI Metadata Profile