250K OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Government Units
250K OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Government Units including Counties or Equivalent, Designated Areas, Federally Managed Lands (Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service), International, Military, National Cemetery, and State Boundaries.
Government Units Feature Types
Table of Contents
County or Equivalent
- Borough
- City and Borough
- County
- District
- Independent City
- Island
- Judicial Division
- Municipality
- Municipio
- Other County Equivalent
- Parish
Designated Areas
Federally Managed Lands
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fish and Wildlife Service
- Forest (Forest Service)
- Grassland (Forest Service)
- National Monument
- National Park Service
- Wilderness
International
Military
National Cemetery
State
COUNTY OR EQUIVALENT
Borough
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61201
- Feature Description: A legally established geographic entity in Alaska, which the Census Bureau treats as statistically equivalent to a county in other states.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Borough
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Borough - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
City and Borough
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61210
- Feature Description: A legally established geographic entity in Alaska (Juneau, Sitka and Yakutat), which the U.S. Census Bureau treats as the statistical equivalent of a county in other states.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: City and Borough
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: City and Borough - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
County
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61200
- Feature Description: The primary division of a state or state equivalent area.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: County
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: County - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
District
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61202
- Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in American Samoa.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: District
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: District - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Independent City
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61203
- Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Maryland, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Independent City
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Independent City - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Island
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61204
- Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Island
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Island - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Judicial Division
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61205
- Feature Description: A geographic area established by a judicial governmental authority for establishing the jurisdiction for trying cases involving the government and the administration of justice.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Judicial Division
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Judicial Division - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Municipality
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61206
- Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Alaska (Anchorage) and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Municipality
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Municipality - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Municipio
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61207
- Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Puerto Rico.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Municipio
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Municipio - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Other County Equivalent
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61299
- Feature Description: Any other established geographic entity that is equivalent to a county.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Other County Equivalent
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Other County Equivalent - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Parish
Subtype of County or Equivalent
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61208
- Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Louisiana.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Parish
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with yellow casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Parish - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text with yellow halo showing county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Small caps
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
DESIGNATED AREAS
Native American Area
Subtype of Designated Areas
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: Not applicable
- Feature Description: An area that has been set aside by the federal government or a state government for the use of one or more officially recognized American Indian tribes.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Native American Area
- Symbol Description: Dark orange outline with lighter orange shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 189,120,54
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 235,204,169
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Native American Area - Label
- Label Description: Orange text showing official area name.
- Label: Native American Area - Label
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 189,120,54
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
FEDERALLY MANAGED LANDS
Bureau of Land Management
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: Not applicable
- Feature Description: United States federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Bureau of Land Management
- Symbol Description: Dark brown outline with lighter brown shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 106,80,63
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 237,222,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Bureau of Land Management - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase light brown text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 136,103,68
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Fish and Wildlife Service
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Wildlife
- FCode: 67600
- Feature Description: Area primarily for wildlife management or preservation; includes the following areas: conservation, game, hunting/fishing, preserve, or other “wildlife” designation. (Generic examples include: Animal Farm, Aquatic Preserve, Conservation Area, Estuarine Sanctuary, Fish and Wildlife Area, Game Land, Game Management Area, Game Preserve, Game Refuge, Hunting and Fishing Area, National Park, Natural Area, Natural Area Reserve, Wild Horse Range, Wildlife Area, Wildlife Management Area, Wildlife Preserve, Wildlife Range, Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife Research Center, Wildlife Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuary).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Fish and Wildlife Service
- Symbol Description: Dark purple outline with lighter purple shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 66,43,90
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 170,142,198
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Fish and Wildlife Service - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase purple text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 66,43,90
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Forest (Forest Service)
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Forest
- FCode: 67100
- Feature Description: Area primarily for the management of forest resources.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Forest
- Symbol Description: Dark green outline with lighter green shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 70,89,71
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 128,166,133
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Forest - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark green text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 57,73,58
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Grassland (Forest Service)
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Grassland
- FCode: 67200
- Feature Description: Area primarily for the management of native grasses.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Grassland
- Symbol Description: Dark green outline with lighter green shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 70,89,71
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 128,166,133
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Grassland - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark green text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 57,73,58
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
National Monument
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Park
- FCode: 67400
- Feature Description: Subset of the Park feature class. Area for public recreation and preservation of a cultural or natural resource. (Generic examples include: Battlefield, Battlefield Park, Battlefield Site, Historical Park, Lakeshore, Memorial, Military Park, Monument, Park, Parkway, Recreation Area, Seashore).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: National Monument
- Symbol Description: Dark brown outline with lighter brown shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 115,67,42
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 158,105,62
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Monument - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark brown text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 115,67,42
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
National Park Service
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Park
- FCode: 67400
- Feature Description: Area for public recreation and preservation of a cultural or natural resource. (Generic examples include: Battlefield, Battlefield Park, Battlefield Site, Historical Park, Lakeshore, Memorial, Military Park, Monument, Park, Parkway, Recreation Area, Seashore).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: National Park Service
- Symbol Description: Dark green outline with lighter green shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 50,77,21
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 89,140,84
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Park Service - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase green text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 50,77,21
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Wilderness
Subtype of Federally Managed Lands
- FType: Wilderness
- FCode: 67500
- Feature Description: Area virtually unsettled and uncultivated (natural); includes areas designated by an administrative group as wilderness, primitive, wild and scenic, or similar designation (Generic examples include: Riverway, Scenic Riverway, Scenic Waterway, Wild and Scenic).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Wilderness
- Symbol Description: Dark brown outline with lighter brown shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 132,56,0
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 3.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 201,143,111
- Transparency: 40%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Wilderness - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase brown text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 129,61,27
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
INTERNATIONAL
International
Subtype of International
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: Not applicable
- Feature Description: The boundary between two independent, self-governing, political entities (for example, the United States and Canada).
- Feature Geometry: Line
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: International
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line.
- Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 3 3 3 3 9)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: International - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing country name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 7.50 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary
MILITARY
Air Force
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67303
- Feature Description: The aerial warfare, space warfare, and cyberwarfare branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Air Force
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Air Force - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Army
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67301
- Feature Description: A federal agency and a major Army command that is the world's largest public engineering, design and construction management agency.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Army
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Army - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Coast Guard
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67305
- Feature Description: A branch of the U.S. Armed Forces that is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission (with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters) and a federal regulatory agency mission as part of its mission set.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Coast Guard
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Coast Guard - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Marine
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67304
- Feature Description: The branch of the U.S. Armed Forces responsible for providing force projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Marine
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Marine - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Military
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67300
- Feature Description: Area for carrying out military activities. (Generic examples include: Air Force Base, Ammunition Depot, Arsenal, Bombing and Gunnery Range, Coast Guard Station, Fort, Military Airfield, Military Reservation, National Cemetery, National Guard Training Site, Naval Air Station, Weapons Station).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Military
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Military - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
National Guard
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67306
- Feature Description: A reserve military force composed of state National Guard militia members or units under federally recognized active or inactive armed force service for the United States.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: National Guard
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Guard - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
Navy
Subtype of Military
- FType: Military
- FCode: 67302
- Feature Description: The sea branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Navy
- Symbol Description: Dark blue outline with lighter blue shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Navy - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 0,38,115
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal in polygon; may place label outside of the interior of the polygon area
NATIONAL CEMETERY
National Cemetery
Subtype of National Cemetery
- FType: Cemetery
- FCode: 67000
- Feature Description: Federal land for burying deceased military personnel, veterans, civilian leaders, national figures, and their eligible family members. Maintained by the National Cemetery Administration, Department of the Army or National Park Service.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: National Cemetery
- Symbol Description: Dark gray outline with lighter gray shading on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 0.60 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 104,84,74
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size: 2.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 194,174,164
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Cemetery - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark brown-gray text showing official area name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 9.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 104,84,74
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
- Placement Properties: Regular – horizontal around polygon
STATE
Province
Subtype of State
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61102
- Feature Description: A province is a jurisdictional unit within a country that exercises its own constitutional powers.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Province
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with white casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.25 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Province - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing state or territory name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Uppercase
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
State
Subtype of State
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61100
- Feature Description: A primary governmental division of the United States.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: State
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with white casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.25 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: State - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing state or territory name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Uppercase
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
Territory
Subtype of State
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: 61101
- Feature Description: A United States jurisdiction that is neither a part of one of the several States nor a federal district (for example, the United States Virgin Islands). The United States Congress determines whether the full United States Constitution or selected parts of the United States Constitution apply to the jurisdiction (incorporated territory and unincorporated territory, respectively).
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Territory
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with white casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash: 9 3 5 3 5 3 9 0)
- Size: 0.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.25 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Territory - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing state or territory name.
- Font Style: Charis SIL, Uppercase
- Font Size: 7.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.50 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 250,250,250
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement – place along boundary
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