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Is the federal government responsible for updating geographic names on non-federal map products?

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) is the official source for geographic names for federal use within the United States. The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) contains geographic names for official use. The BGN, USGS, and GNIS are not responsible for how this information is used, updated, released, or otherwise is managed by end users. Questions about the use, update, or release of geographic names should be directed to the agency, company, or organization responsible for the particular application or product.

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Updated Date: April 4, 2025
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