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100K OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Hydrography

By NGP Standards and Specifications

100K OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Hydrography including NHDArea, NHDFlowline, NHDLine, NHDPoint, NHDWaterbody, and National Wetland Inventory.

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Hydrography Feature Types

Table of Contents

NHDArea  

NHDFlowline 

NHDLine  

NHDPoint

 NHDWaterbody

National Wetland Inventory 

 

 

NHDArea

 

Area of Complex Channels (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 537
  • FCode: 53700
  • Feature Description: An area where a stream or river flows in an intricate network of sediment-driven interlacing channels. Not named features.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark blue outline with a blue, patterned fill resembling moving water.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Area of Complex Channels (No attributes): Dark blue outline with a blue, patterned fill resembling moving water.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker, Rotation Angle: 45) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 12 Points, Y Step: 6 Points):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 171,203,248
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

BayInlet (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 312
  • FCode: 31200
  • Feature Description: A water area that is an opening of the sea/ocean into the land, or of an estuary, lake, or river into its shore. BayInlets are used in the NHD to provide named areas for other hydrographic features, and must overlap Estuary, LakePond, SeaOcean, or StreamRiver. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
BayInlet (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
BayInlet (No attributes) – Label: Blue text showing official feature name..
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

CanalDitch (All types)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null)
    • FType: 336
    • FCode: 33600
    • Feature Description: An artificial open waterway constructed to transport water, to irrigate or drain land, to connect two or more bodies of water, or to serve as a waterway for watercraft. May be a named feature. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Aqueduct)
    • FType: 336
    • FCode: 33601
    • Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
CanalDitch (All types): Blue dashed line. 
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
CanalDitch (All types): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 17 2 1 2 1 2 1 2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
CanalDitch (All types) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Earthen)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • DamWeir (Construction Material = null)
    • FType: 343
    • FCode: 34300
    • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water. No information on the predominant construction material. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)
    • FType: 343
    • FCode: 34305
    • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water where the predominant material used in construction is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Brown dash line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Earthen): Brown dashed line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Earthen): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 5 2) (Miter Limit: 10):
    • Size: 0.86 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 343
  • FCode: 34306
  • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water where the predominant material used in construction is concrete, brick, or stone. Coincident with a Nonearthen Shore feature. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): Gray line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Flume (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 362
  • FCode: 36200
  • Feature Description: A water area that is an opening of the sea/ocean into the land, or of an estuary, lake, or river into its shore and/or an open, inclined, artificial channel constructed of wood, metal, or concrete; generally elevated. May be a named feature. Flume exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed Line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Flume (No attributes): Blue dashed Line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Flume (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 4 2):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text with official name of natural feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Flume (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Foreshore (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 364
  • FCode: 36400
  • Feature Description: The area of shore that lies between the limits of the mean high water (MHW) and mean low water (MLLW) tidal marks and is exposed during low tides. The NHD acquires Foreshore data from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) and it is not a product of the USGS. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Pattern fill made up of small gray markers.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Foreshore (No attributes): Pattern fill made up of small gray markers.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker) (Rotation: 90) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 8 Points, Y Step: 8 Points):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 143,133,133
    • Transparency: 0% 

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Inundation Area (All types)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = null, Stage = null)
    • FType: 403
    • FCode: 40300
    • Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Not Controlled, Stage = null)
    • FType: 403
    • FCode: 40307
    • Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. No controlling structures exist; flooding is natural and periodic. No information on the height of the water surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Controlled, Stage = null)
    • FType: 403
    • FCode: 40308
    • Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. Functional structures such as a levee or DamWeir, exist to control the water and inundate specific areas. No information on the height of the water surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Controlled, Stage = Flood Elevation)
    • FType: 403
    • FCode: 40309
    • Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. Functional structures, such as a levees or DamWeirs, exist to control the water and inundate specific areas. Height of the surface water is flood elevation (the stage that prevails when a natural water body is at or near capacity).
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with blue dash outline and blue dash marker fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Inundation Area (All types): Polygon with blue dash outline and blue dash marker fill. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 5.68 1.42):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Dash) (Marker Placement, Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary)
    (X Step: 6 Points, Y Step: 8 Points) (Offset X: 8, Offset Y: 4):
    • Size: 3.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3: (Shape Marker - Dash) (Marker Placement, Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 6 Points, Y Step: 8 Points, No Offset):
    • Size: 3.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

Rapids (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 431
  • FCode: 43100
  • Feature Description: An area of swift current in a stream or river, characterized by standing waves or by boulders and rocks. May be a named feature. Rapids exist as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Blue line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
Media
Polygon with blue wave pattern fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Polygon with blue zig zag pattern fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Hatched Fill - Zig Zag Line) (Pattern Separation: 7 Points)
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 21,112,188
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes) – Label: Blue text showing the official feature name. 
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 point; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

SeaOcean (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 445
  • FCode: 44500
  • Feature Description: The great body of salt water that covers much of the earth. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
SeaOcean (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name in uppercase letters.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
SeaOcean (No attributes) - Label: .Blue text showing official feature name in uppercase letters.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Sitka, Italic, Uppercase
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
  • Halo Size:  0.60 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B:  240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement; Avoid Holes in polygon; Horizontal in polygon

 

 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 460
  • FCode: 46003
  • Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): Blue dashed line.
Media
Polygon with blue triple dot triangles.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): Polygon with blue triple dot triangles.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 17 2 1 2 1 2 1):
    • Size: 0.56 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon) (X Step: 9 Points, Y Step: 9 Points):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,108,166
  • Halo Size:  0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B:  240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement; Offset curved; Primary offset 1.0 point

 

 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • StreamRiver (No attributes)
    • FType: StreamRiver
    • FCode: 46000
    • Feature Description: A body of flowing water. Portion of the year the feature contains water unknown. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: 460
    • FCode: 46006
    • Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes): Blue line.
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.56 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Submerged Stream (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 461
  • FCode: 46100
  • Feature Description: The original river course inundated by an impounded water body. These are mostly used in drowned river systems like the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lakes. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dashed blue boundary.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Submerged Stream (No attributes): Dashed blue boundary.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 5.68 1.42):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Wash (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 484
  • FCode: 48400
  • Feature Description: The usually dry portion of a stream bed that contains water only during or after a local rainstorm or heavy snowmelt. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with brown outline and brown triple dot triangles.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wash (No attributes): Polygon with brown outline and brown triple dot triangles.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Wash (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with brown outline and brown triple dot triangles.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 141,126,109
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker) (Marker Placement: 0.45, Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 11 Points, Y Step: 11 Points):
    • Size: 18.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 141,126,109
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

NHDFlowline

 

Artificial Path (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: 558
  • FCode: 55800
  • Feature Description: A surrogate for general flow direction in NHDWaterbodies and NHDAreas. Artificial Paths carry the name of the flowline feature. NHDArea, StreamRivers will have an Artificial Path that will carry the name of the river.
  • Feature Geometry: Feature not symbolized

 

Graphic Depiction

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

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Artificial Path (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00  pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement; Offset curved; Primary offset 1.0 points

 

 

CanalDitch (All types)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null)
    • FType: 336
    • FCode: 33600
    • Feature Description: An artificial open waterway constructed to transport water, to irrigate or drain land, to connect two or more bodies of water, or to serve as a waterway for watercraft. May be a named feature. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Aqueduct)
    • FType: 336
    • FCode: 33601
    • Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
CanalDitch (All types): Blue line comprised of a repeating pattern of two dots and a long dash. 
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
CanalDitch (All types): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 17 2 1 2 1 2 1 2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specification

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
CanalDitch (All types) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Pipeline (Dashed line, labeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42803
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42807
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42811
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
    • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dashed blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underground): Dashed blue line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke – Dash: 4 2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Pipeline (Dashed line, labeled) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Pipeline (Solid line, labeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42801
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42802
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42804
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42816
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Pipeline (Solid line, labeled): Blue line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Pipeline (Solid line, labeled) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Pipeline (Solid line, unlabeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • Pipeline (Product = null, Pipeline Type = null, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42800
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Type of product conveyed by pipeline unknown. Type of function or purpose of pipeline unknown. Vertical location of pipeline relative to the surface unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42805
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42806
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42808
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42809
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42810
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42812
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Siphon, Relationship to Surface = Unspecified)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42813
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Siphon pipeline, designed to convey water by gravitational force over, or under, an obstruction. Vertical location of pipeline is unspecified. The value is not known and is not required.
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42814
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Line
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: 428
    • FCode: 42815
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Pipeline (Solid line, unlabeled): Blue line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: 460
  • FCode: 46003
  • Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): Blue line comprised of a repeating pattern of three dots and a long dash. 
Media
Polygon with blue triple dot triangles.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): Polygon with blue triple dot triangles. 

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 17 2 1 2 1 2 1):
    • Size: 0.56 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon) (X Step: 9 Points, Y Step: 9 Points):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,108,166
  • Halo Size:  0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B:  240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement; Offset curved; Primary offset 1.0 point

 

 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • StreamRiver (No attributes)
    • FType: 460
    • FCode: 46000
    • Feature Description: A body of flowing water. Portion of the year the feature contains water unknown. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: 460
    • FCode: 46006
    • Feature Description: A body of flowing water that contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes): Blue line. 
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.56pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size:  0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B:  240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement; Offset curved; Primary offset 1.0 point

 

 

Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: 420
  • FCode: 42000
  • Feature Description: A set of naturally occurring subsurface drainage channels formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks in Karst terrain or in terrain similar to karst but formed in non-soluble rocks, as by melting of permafrost or ground ice, collapse after mining, and by outflow of liquid lava from beneath its solidified crust. The accuracy within which the feature may be confidently positioned is unknown.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null): Dark gray line.  

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0% 

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

NHDLine

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Earthen)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • DamWeir (Construction Material = null)
    • FType: 343
    • FCode: 34300
    • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water. No information on the predominant construction material. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)
    • FType: 343
    • FCode: 34305
    • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water where the predominant material used in construction is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Brown dash line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Earthen): Brown dashed line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Earthen): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 5 2) (Miter Limit: 10):
    • Size: 0.86 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 343
  • FCode: 34306
  • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water where the predominant material used in construction is concrete, brick, or stone — coincident with a Nonearthen Shore feature. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Nonearthen): Gray line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Nonearthen): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Flume (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 362
  • FCode: 36200
  • Feature Description: An open, inclined, artificial channel constructed of wood, metal, or concrete; generally elevated.  May be a named feature. Flume exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed Line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Flume (No attributes): Blue dashed line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 4 2):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Levee (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 568
  • FCode: 56800
  • Feature Description: An embankment built to prevent flooding or to control or confine the flow of liquids. Not a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Brown vertical hashes that follow feature. Feature symbol size on map is 2.0016 points.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Levee (No attributes): Brown vertical hashes that follow a linear feature. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Dot, Rotation: 90) (Marker Placement: Along Line, Angle to Line) (Placement Template: 2, Offset: 1.5 Points):
    • Size (Shape Marker): 2.0016 pt
    • Size (Line): 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Nonearthen Shore (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 411
  • FCode: 41100
  • Feature Description: A structure built of stone, brick, concrete, or other building materials that borders a body of water. Not a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Nonearthen Shore (No attributes): Gray line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Rapids (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 431
  • FCode: 43100
  • Feature Description: An area of swift current in a stream or river, characterized by standing waves or by boulders and rocks. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Blue line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
Media
Polygon with blue wave pattern fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Polygon with blue zig zag pattern fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Hatched Fill - Zig Zag Line) (Pattern Separation: 7 Points)
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 21,112,188
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes) – Label: Blue text showing the official feature name. 
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred Offset 5 Points; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Reef (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 434
  • FCode: 43400
  • Feature Description: A chain of rocks or coral at or near the surface of the water. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dashed line with a double quotation mark character.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Reef (No attributes): Dashed line with a straight double quotation mark character.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Reef (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Dashed line with a straight double quotation mark character.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Dot) (Marker Placement: Along Line, Angle to Line) (Placement Template: 3 Points, Offset: 2 Points)
    • Size: 5.04 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Tunnel (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 478
  • FCode: 47800
  • Feature Description: An underground or underwater passage that carries water bearing features such as CanalDitch or Pipeline. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dashed blue parallel lines.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Tunnel (No attributes): Dashed blue parallel lines.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 4 2) (Offset: 0.72 Points):
    • Size: 0.288 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash: 4 2) (Offset: -0.72 Points):
    • Size: 0.288 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Waterfall (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 487
  • FCode: 48700
  • Feature Description: A vertical or near vertical descent of water over a step or ledge in the bed of a river. May be a named feature. Waterfall exists as an NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line

 

Media
Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes): Series of three vertically stacked, wavy blue lines depicting moving water. 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Waterfall (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Series of three vertically stacked, wavy blue lines depicting moving water. 
Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes): Blue line.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Wavy Line) (Rotation: -285):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 45,137,217
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Wavy Line) (Position Absolute - X: 2, Y: -1) (Rotation: -285):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Wavy Line) (Position Absolute - X: -2, Y: 1) (Rotation: -285):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 points; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

NHDPoint

 

Gaging Station (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: 367
  • FCode: 36700
  • Feature Description: A structure used to measure the characteristics of a hydrographic feature. Stream Gages are usually captured on the flowline and not necessarily on the physical location of the monitoring station. Stream Gages are also available as a Point Event. Not a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Circle with black and white.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Gaging Station (No attributes): Circle with alternating black filled quadrants. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Rock (All types)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • Rock (Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: 441
    • FCode: 44100
    • Feature Description: A concreted mass of stony material.
    • Feature Geometry: Point
  • Rock (Relationship to Surface = Abovewater)
    • FType: 441
    • FCode: 44101
    • Feature Description: A concreted mass of stony material. The vertical location of the rock relative to the surface is above water (exposed at MLLW [mean lower low water]).
    • Feature Geometry: Point
  • Rock (Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: 441
    • FCode: 44102
    • Feature Description: A concreted mass of stony material. The vertical location of the rock relative to the surface is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Brown/Gray Asterisk.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rock (All types): Brown-gray "X" with a dash running through the center.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker: X):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 114,100,100
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Dash):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 114,100,100
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

Spring (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: 458
  • FCode: 45800
  • Feature Description: A place where water issues from the ground naturally. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Media
Blue and white circles with a wavy line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Spring (No attributes): A round white dot superimposed slightly off-center and above center onto a larger blue dot with a downward pointing wavy line.

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Spring (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A round white dot superimposed slightly off-center and above center onto a larger blue dot with a downward pointing wavy line.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Circle) (Position, Y: -2.286):
    • Size: 8.10 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 255,255,255
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Circle and Line) (Rotation: -90):
    • Size: 18.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing the official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Spring (No attributes) – Label: Blue text showing the official feature name. 
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 points; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Waterfall (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: Waterfall
  • FCode: 48700
  • Feature Description: A vertical or near vertical descent of water over a step or ledge in the bed of a river. May be a named feature. Waterfall exists as an NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line

 

Media
Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes): Series of three vertically stacked, wavy blue lines depicting moving water.

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Waterfall (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Series of three vertically stacked, wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes): Blue line.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Wavy Line) (Rotation: -285):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 45,137,217
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Wavy Line) (Position Absolute - X: 2, Y: -1) (Rotation: -285):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Wavy Line) (Position Absolute - X: -2, Y: 1) (Rotation: -285):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Halo Size: 0.50 pt
    • Halo Color R,G,B: 250,250,250
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 5 points; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Well (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: 488
  • FCode: 48800
  • Feature Description: A pit or hole dug or bored into the earth for the extraction of oil, water, other fluids, including gases. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue circle with darker blue outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Well (No attributes): Light blue filled circle with darker blue outline.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Circle):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Circle):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 217,222,240
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

NHDWaterbody

 

Estuary (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody 

  • FType: 493
  • FCode: 49300
  • Feature Description: An estuary is “a semi-enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea and within which sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage" (Cameron and Pritchard, 1963). An estuary is defined by the NOAA's Coastal Aquatic Framework (CAF) or local information concerning the extent of the mixed zone of fresh and salt water.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Estuary (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Estuary (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; Horizontal in polygon

 

 

Ice Mass (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: 378
  • FCode: 37800
  • Feature Description: A field of ice usually formed in regions of perennial frost. Ice Mass primarily consists of glaciers. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Pattern fill made up of blue dots.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Ice Mass (No attributes): Pattern fill made up of blue square dots.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Square Dot) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 4, Y Step: 4)
    • Size:  1.25 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Ice Mass (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; Horizontal in polygon

 

 

Intermittent Waterbody (All types)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Intermittent Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = null)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39001
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Height of the water surface is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Intermittent Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = High Water Elevation)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39005
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Height of the water surface is the stage that prevails when a natural water body is at or near capacity.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Intermittent Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = Date of Photography)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39006
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt. Height of the water surface is the stage that exists at the date of the photography.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Intermittent Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43614
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used or long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The reservoir contains water for only part of the year, but more than just after rainstorms and at snowmelt.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and diagonal light blue line fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Intermittent Waterbody (All types): Polygon with a dark blue outline and a repeating horizontal wave-shape fill. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon - Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 3, Y Step: 3):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 171,203,248
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Intermittent Waterbody (All types) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Nonearthen Reservoir (All types)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Decorative Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43603
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Decorative pool reservoir used for improving the aesthetic appearance of the landscape. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43607
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Evaporator reservoir for natural evaporation of water to allow harvesting of mineral concentrates. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Swimming Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43608
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Swimming pool reservoir, used for recreation. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Cooling Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43609
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a cooling pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Filtration Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43610
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a filtration pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Sewage Treatment Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43612
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a sewage treatment pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43613
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used or long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43619
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Type of reservoir is not known and is not required. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43623
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Evaporator reservoir for natural evaporation of water to allow harvesting of mineral concentrates. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43624
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir. Predominant construction material used is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Nonearthen Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43626
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal Reservoir. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a gray outline and light blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Nonearthen Reservoir (All types): Polygon with a gray outline and light blue fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Nonearthen Reservoir (All types) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Perennial Waterbody (All types)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Perennial Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = null, Stage = null)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39000
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Portion of the year the LakePond contains water is unknown. Height of the water surface is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = null)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39004
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Average Water Elevation)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39009
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage of a natural water body that prevails for the greater part of the year.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Normal Pool)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39010
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage of an artificially impounded water body that prevails for the greater part of the year.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Date of Photography)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39011
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage that exists at the date of the photography.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Spillway Elevation)
    • FType: 390
    • FCode: 39012
    • Feature Description: A standing body of water with a predominantly natural shoreline surrounded by land or a flooded river system where a dam has been built to withhold water. Contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought. Height of the water surface is the stage of an artificially impounded water body as determined by the spillway.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = null, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43600
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Function or purpose of reservoir is unknown. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Aquaculture, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43601
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Aquaculture reservoir used for rearing finfish, shellfish, or aquatic plants. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Disposal - unspecified, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43606
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal reservoir (function/purpose is not known and is not required). Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43615
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used or long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The reservoir contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43617
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used or long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43618
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Type of reservoir is not known and is not required. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earth, or a combination of earth and rock. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: 436
    • FCode: 43621
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used or long or short-term storage of water. Predominant construction material is unknown. The reservoir contains water throughout the year, except for infrequent periods of severe drought.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Perennial Waterbody (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43625
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal Reservoir. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Perennial Waterbody (All types): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 217,233,255
    • Transparency: 0% 

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Perennial Waterbody (All types) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Playa (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: Playa
  • FCode: 36100
  • Feature Description: The flat area at the lowest part of an undrained desert basin, generally devoid of vegetation. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and brown dash marker fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Playa (No attributes): Polygon with a brown outline and a 3-dot triangular dot repeated pattern fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Playa (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with a brown outline and a 3-dot triangular dot repeated pattern fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon. Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 11, Y Step: 4):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Playa (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; Horizontal in polygon

 

 

Settling Pond (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: 436
  • FCode: 43611
  • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a settling pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is not known and is not required. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline, light blue fill and brown dot patterned fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Settling Pond (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null): Polygon with a dark blue outline, light blue fill and brown dot patterned fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size:  0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 116,154,209
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker) (Fill Polygon, Clip at Boundary) (X Step: 3 Points, Y Step 3 Points):
    • Size:  1.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Fill):
    • Size:  Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 235,248,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Settling Pond (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

Tailings Pond (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: 436
  • FCode: 43605
  • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Tailing pond reservoir used for the disposal of tailing. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dashed brown boundary with brown hash fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Tailings Pond (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null): Dashed brown boundary with brown horizontal hatched fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 2 1 3 0):
    • Size:  0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Hatched Fill) (Pattern Separation: 2 Points):
    • Size:  0.25 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Tailings Pond (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.

 

 

NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY

 

Freshwater Emergent Wetland

Subtype of National Wetland Inventory

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Fish and Wildlife Service wetland type generally consisting of herbaceous marsh, fen, swale and wet meadow.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Pattern fill made up of blue wetland symbols.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Freshwater Emergent Wetland: Pattern fill made up of blue wetland symbols.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Wetland) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon) (X Step: 11, Y Step: 9):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 171,203,248
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Wetland) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon) (X Step: 11, Y Step: 9) (Offset X: 3, Offset Y: -5):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 171,203,248
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Freshwater Emergent Wetland - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland

Subtype of National Wetland Inventory

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Fish and Wildlife Service wetland type generally consisting of forested swamp or wetland shrub bog or wetland
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Pattern fill made up of green wetland symbols.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland: Pattern fill made up of green wetland symbols.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Wetland) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon) (X Step: 11, Y Step: 9):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 153,186,136
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Wetland) (Marker Placement: Fill Polygon) (X Step: 11, Y Step: 9) (Offset X: 3, Offset Y: -5):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 153,186,136
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 7.50 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 48,102,166
  • Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; Preferred offset 1 point; Maximum 100%; Simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

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