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100K OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Geographic Names

100K OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Natural Features, Landforms, and Populated Places.

 

Geographic Names Feature Types

Table of Contents

Natural Features

Landforms

Populated Places (PPL) – Point

Populated Places (PPL) – Polygon

 


 

NATURAL FEATURES

 

Arch

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Arch
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Natural arch-like opening in a rock mass (bridge, natural bridge, sea arch).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Arch - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Arch - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text with official name of natural feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Area

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Area
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Any one of several areally extensive natural features not included in other categories (badlands, barren, delta, fan, garden).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Area - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Area - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Arroyo

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Arroyo
  • FCode: 15006
  • Feature Description: Colloquial usage in southwestern United States. The valley of an ephemeral stream with a flat floor and steep banks or the ephemeral stream flowing through a valley with a flat floor and steep banks, either hydrographic or hypsographic (‘āwa‘a, draw, wash, gully).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Arroyo - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Arroyo - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Bar

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Bar
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Natural accumulation of sand, gravel, or alluvium forming an underwater or exposed embankment (ledge, reef, sandbar, shoal, spit).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Bar - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Bar - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Basin

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Basin
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Natural depression or relatively low area enclosed by higher land (amphitheater, bolson, cirque, depression, hole, lua, pit, sink).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Basin - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Basin - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Bay

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Bay - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Bay - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Beach

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Beach
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: The sloping shore along a body of water that is washed by waves or tides and is usually covered by sand or gravel (coast, kahakai, kapa kai, shore, strand).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Beach - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Beach - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Bench

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Bench
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Area of level to gently sloping land on the flank of an elevation such as a hill, ridge, or mountain where the slope of the land rises on one side and descends on the opposite side (first bottom, flood-plain step, level, terrace, tread).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Bench - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Bench - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Bend

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Bend
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Curve in the course of a stream or the land within the curve; A curve in a linear body of water (bottom, loop, meander).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Bend - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Bend - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Cape

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Cape
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Projection of land extending into a body of water (lae, neck, peninsula, point).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Cape - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Cape - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Channel

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Channel - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Channel - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Cliff

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Cliff
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Very steep or vertical slope on one side (bluff, crag, escarpment, head, headland, nose, pali, palisades, precipice, promontory, rim, rimrock, scarp).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Cliff - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Cliff - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Crater

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Crater
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Circular-shaped depression at the summit of a volcanic cone or one on the surface of the land caused by the impact of a meteorite; a manmade depression caused by an explosion (bowl, caldera, lua, maar).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Crater - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Crater - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Crossing

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Crossing
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: A place at which a river or stream may be crossed (landing, ferry, ford).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Crossing - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Crossing - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Falls

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Falls - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Falls - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Flat

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Flat
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Relative level area within a region of greater relief (clearing, glade, pan, park, playa lake, salina, upland, papa).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Flat - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Flat - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Gap

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Gap
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Low point or opening between hills or mountains or in a ridge or mountain range (col, notch, pass, saddle, water gap, wind gap).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Gap - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Gap - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Gut

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Gut - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Gut - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Island

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Island
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by water or low wetland (archipelago, atoll, cay, hammock, hummock, isla, isle, key, moku, mokupuni, rock).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Island - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Island - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Isthmus

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Isthmus - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Isthmus - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Lava

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Lava
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Formations resulting from the consolidation of molten rock on the surface of the Earth (lava flow, kīpuka, māwae, traps).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Lava - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Lava - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Pillar

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Pillar
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Vertical, standing, often spire-shaped, natural rock formation (chimney, hoodoo, monument, pinnacle, pōhaku, rock tower).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Pillar - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Pillar - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Plain

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Plain
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: A region of general uniform slope, comparatively level and of considerable extent; can refer to the flat area of a large mesa (desert, grassland, highland, kula, plateau, savanna).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Plain - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Plain - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Rapids

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Rapids - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Label: Rapids - Label
  • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Ridge

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Ridge
  • FCode: 15044
  • Feature Description: Elevation with a narrow, elongated crest that can be part of a hill or mountain (arête, crest, chenier, cuesta, divide, esker, hogback, mogote, lae, ridge, spur).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Ridge - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Ridge - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Slope

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Slope
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: A gently inclined part of the Earth's surface (grade, pitch).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Slope - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Slope - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Spring

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing the official feature name.
Spring - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Spring - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Summit

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Summit
  • FCode: 15048
  • Feature Description: Prominent elevation rising above the surrounding level of the Earth's surface; does not include pillars, ridges, or ranges; can occur as a single isolated mass or in a group (ahu, ballon, berg, bald, butte, cerro, colina, cone, cumbre, dome, head, hill, horn, knob, knoll, mauna, mesa, mesita, mound, mount, mountain, nu‘u, peak, puʻu, rock, sugarloaf, table, volcano).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Summit - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Summit - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Swamp

Subtype of Natural Features

 

Graphic Depiction

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Swamp - Label: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Swamp - Label
    • Label Description: Blue text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 48, 102, 166
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Valley

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Valley
  • FCode: 15050
  • Feature Description: Linear depression in the Earth's surface that generally slopes from one end to the other (awāwa, barranca, canyon, chasm, cirque, cove, coulee, draw, fjord, glen, gorge, gulch, gulf, gully, hollow, ravine).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Valley - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Valley - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

Woods

Subtype of Natural Features

  • FType: Woods
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Small area covered with a dense growth of trees; does not include an area of trees under the administration of a political agency.
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized 

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Woods - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Woods - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point, maximum 100%; Simplified label zones (center; then top center going clockwise): 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

LANDFORMS

 

Arroyo

Subtype of Landforms

  • FType: Arroyo
  • FCode: 15006
  • Feature Description: Colloquial usage in southwestern United States. The valley of an ephemeral stream with a flat floor and steep banks or the ephemeral stream flowing through a valley with a flat floor and steep banks, either hydrographic or hypsographic (‘āwa‘a, draw, wash, gully).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Arroyo - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Arroyo - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes; Straight in polygon; Spread words up to fixed limit maximum 150%; Spread letters up to fixed limit maximum 25%

 


 

Range

Subtype of Landforms

  • FType: Range
  • FCode: 15042
  • Feature Description: A single mass of hills or mountains; a complex, interconnected series of mountain ranges having a well-defined longitudinal trend (cordillera, mountain belt, sierra).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Range - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Range - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes; Straight in polygon; Spread words up to fixed limit maximum 150%; Spread letters up to fixed limit maximum 25%

 


 

Ridge

Subtype of Landforms

  • FType: Ridge
  • FCode: 15044
  • Feature Description: Elevation with a narrow, elongated crest that can be part of a hill or mountain (arête, crest, chenier, cuesta, divide, esker, hogback, mogote, lae, ridge, spur).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Ridge - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Ridge - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes; Straight in polygon; Spread words up to fixed limit maximum 150%; Spread letters up to fixed limit maximum 25%

 


 

Summit

Subtype of Landforms

  • FType: Summit
  • FCode: 15048
  • Feature Description: Prominent elevation rising above the surrounding level of the Earth's surface; does not include pillars, ridges, or ranges; can occur as a single isolated mass or in a group (ahu, ballon, berg, bald, butte, cerro, colina, cone, cumbre, dome, head, hill, horn, knob, knoll, mauna, mesa, mesita, mound, mount, mountain, nu‘u, peak, puʻu, rock, sugarloaf, table, volcano).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Summit - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Summit - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes; Horizontal in polygon

 


 

Valley

Subtype of Landforms

  • FType: Valley
  • FCode: 15050
  • Feature Description: Linear depression in the Earth's surface that generally slopes from one end to the other (awāwa, barranca, canyon, chasm, cirque, cove, coulee, draw, fjord, glen, gorge, gulch, gulf, gully, hollow, ravine).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text with official name of natural feature.
Valley - Label: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Valley - Label
    • Label Description: Brown italic text showing official name of feature.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 142, 91, 50
  • Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes; Straight in polygon; Spread words up to fixed limit maximum 150%; Spread letters up to fixed limit maximum 25%

 


 

POPULATED PLACES (PPL) - POINT

 

Populated Place

Subtype of Populated Places (PPL) - Point

  • FType: Populated Place
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Place labels include populated place, civil, and census features. A populated place is a place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A populated place is usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. A civil feature is political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). A census feature is a statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census-designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
Populated Place - Label: Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 52, 52, 52
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best position; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum offset 100%; External zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

POPULATED PLACES (PPL) - POLYGON

 

PPL 1-100,000

Subtype of Populated Places (PPL) - Polygon

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Place labels include populated place, civil, and census features. A populated place is a place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A populated place is usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. A civil feature is political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). A census feature is a statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census-designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
PPL 1–100,000 - Label: Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 8.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 52, 52, 52
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; Horizontal in polygon; May place label outside polygon boundary; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum offset 100%; External zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

PPL 100,001-500,000

Subtype of Populated Places (PPL) - Polygon

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Place labels include populated place, civil, and census features. A populated place is a place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A populated place is usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. A civil feature is political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). A census feature is a statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census-designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable 
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable 

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
PPL 100,001–500,000 - Label: Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 52, 52, 52
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best placement; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum offset 100%; External zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

PPL 500,001-2,000,000

Subtype of Populated Places (PPL) - Polygon

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Place labels include populated place, civil, and census features. A populated place is a place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A populated place is usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. A civil feature is political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). A census feature is a statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census-designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable   
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable   
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable   

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
PPL 500,001–2,000,000 - Label: Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 52, 52, 52
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color R,G,B: 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best placement; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum offset 100%; External zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

PPL 2,000,000+

Subtype of Populated Places (PPL) - Polygon

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Place labels include populated place, civil, and census features. A populated place is a place or area with clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent human population (city, settlement, town, village). A populated place is usually not incorporated and by definition has no legal boundaries. However, a populated place may have a corresponding "civil" record, the legal boundaries of which may or may not coincide with the perceived populated place. A civil feature is political division formed for administrative purposes (borough, county, incorporated place, municipio, parish, town, township). A census feature is a statistical area delineated locally specifically for the tabulation of Census Bureau data (census-designated place, census county division, unorganized territory, various types of American Indian/Alaska Native statistical areas).
  • Feature Geometry: Features not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Features Not Symbolized

 

Labeling

Media
Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
PPL 2,000,000+ - Label: Dark gray text with official name of populated place.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Uppercase
  • Font Size: 10.50 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0, 0, 0
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240, 240, 240
  • Placement Properties: Best placement; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum offset 100%; External zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 


 

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