NHD Query Builder Method 2: New Data Layer

NHD Query Builder Method 2: New Data Layer

To create a data layer with a desired scale in Esri ArcMap:

1. Under the Selection menu, open the “Select By Attributes” too
2. Double click the “VisibilityFilter” field and then the “>=” operator
3. Select “Get Unique Values” for a list of available scales
4. Double click on the desired scale and click “OK.” The desired features should now be selected
5. Right click on the layer, choose “Data” and “Export Data”
6. Ensure the “Export:” dropdown is set to “Selected features”. Choose a coordinate system option and location/name for the new dataset and click “OK”