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250K OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Transportation

250K OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications for Transportation including Airports, Roads, and Road Shields.

Feature Type

Airport

Roads

Road Shields

 

 

 

AIRPORT

Airport (Visibility Filter: Pop 250,000-499,999)

FType: 200

FCode: 20000

Feature Description: An area of land or a structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of airplanes, and includes its building and facilities, if any.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Airport
Gray airplane symbol.
Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Point Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 111) 
(Rotation: 90-Degree Angle)
10.0051/51/510
Layer 2 (Halo)0.50245/245/2450

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI7.0078/
78/
78
0.50250/
250/
250
Best position around point
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Airport - Label
Gray text displaying official airport name.

 

Airport (Visibility Filter: Pop 500,000 - 999,999)

FType: 200

FCode: 20000

Feature Description: An area of land or a structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of airplanes, and includes its building and facilities, if any.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Airport
Gray airplane symbol.
Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Point Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 111) 
(Rotation: 90-Degree Angle)
11.0051/51/510
Layer 2 (Halo)0.50245/245/2450

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI7.0078/
78/
78
0.50250/
250/
250
Best position around point
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Airport - Label
Gray text displaying official airport name.

 

Airport (Visibility Filter: Pop 1+ Million)

FType: 200

FCode: 20000

Feature Description: An area of land or a structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of airplanes, and includes its building and facilities, if any.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Airport
Gray airplane symbol.
Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Point Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 111) 
(Rotation: 90-Degree Angle)
12.0051/51/510
Layer 2 (Halo)0.50245/245/2450

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI7.0078/
78/
78
0.50250/
250/
250
Best position around point
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Airport - Label
Gray text displaying official airport name.

 

 

ROADS

Expressway

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Interstates and limited access highways.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Expressway
Dark red line with maroon casing.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)1.25175/75/760
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.75130/41/410

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI, Small Caps7.0052/
52/
52
0.50250/
250/
250
Street placement
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Highway - Label
Dark gray text displaying official road name.

 

Secondary Highway

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Main arteries and highways that are not limited access, usually in the U.S. Highway or State Highway systems.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Secondary Highway
Red line with a dark red casing.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)1.00201/103/1030
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.50175/75/760

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI, Small Caps7.0052/
52/
52
0.50250/
250/
250
Street placement
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Highway - Label
Dark gray text displaying official road name.

 

Highway Tunnel

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: An underground passage that is open at both ends and contains a road. Connects and maintains transportation flow underneath physical or human-built obstructions, such as a mountains or rivers. Spatial representation is generalized and may not accurately depict the real world location of the feature.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Highway Tunnel
Light pink dash line with a solid red background line.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash 3 2)1.05250/227/2270
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.75201/103/1030

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI, Small Caps7.0052/
52/
52
0.50250/
250/
250
Street placement
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Highway Tunnel - Label
Dark gray text displaying official road name.

 

Ramp

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: A road, sometimes called a "slip road", that typically allows controlled access from adjacent, not at-grade roads onto a limited access highway, often in the form of a cloverleaf interchange.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Ramp
Pink line.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)0.75201/103/1030

 

Local Connector

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Roads that collect traffic from local roads and connect smaller towns, subdivisions, and neighborhoods.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Local Connector Road
Gray line with a white casing
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)0.80130/130/1300
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.50245/245/2450

Labeling

Font StyleFont SizeFont Color R/G/BHalo SizeHalo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI, Small Caps7.0052/
52/
52
0.50250/
250/
250
Street placement
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Local Connector - Label
Dark gray text displaying official road name.

 

Local Connector Tunnel

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: An underground passage that is open at both ends and contains a road. Connects and maintains transportation flow underneath physical or human-built obstructions, such as a mountains or rivers. Spatial representation is generalized and may not accurately depict the real world location of the feature.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Local Connector Tunnel
Gray dash line with a solid white background line.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash 3 2)0.80130/130/1300
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.50245/245/2450

Labeling

Font StyleFont SizeFont Color R/G/BHalo SizeHalo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI, Small Caps7.0052/
52/
52
0.50250/
250/
250
Street placement
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Local Connector Tunnel - Label
Dark gray text displaying official road name.

 

Local Road

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Generally a paved street, road, or byway that usually has a single lane of traffic in each direction.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Local Road
Gray line with a while casing.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)0.50130/130/1300
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.00245/245/2450

 

Local Road Tunnel

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: An underground passage that is open at both ends and contains a road. Connects and maintains transportation flow underneath physical or human-built obstructions, such as a mountains or rivers. Spatial representation is generalized and may not accurately depict the real world location of the feature.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Local Road Tunnel
Gray dash line with a solid white background line. 
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash 3 2)0.50130/130/1300
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.00245/245/2450

 

4WD

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: An unpaved dirt trail where a four-wheel drive vehicle is required.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - 4WD Road
Gray dash line with a solid white background line. 
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash 2 1)0.60130/130/1300
Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)1.00235/235/2350

 

Ferry

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: A route that connects and maintains transportation flow over a body of water. Conveys vehicles, people, and cargo over a waterbody in a boat. Excludes commuter ferry (ferry taxis) routes and routes used by sightseeing watercraft. Spatial representation is generalized and may not accurately depict the real world location of the feature.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Not Applicable
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Ferry
Gray dashed line.
Not Applicable

Line Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash 4 2)0.60155/155/1550

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI, Small Caps7.0078/
78/
78
0.50250/
250/
250
Street placement
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Ferry - Label
Gray text displaying official ferry route name.

 

 

ROAD SHIELDS

Interstate Route

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Fast, wide roads that traverse states and connect important cities. Part of the Interstate Highway System. 

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Interstate Route Shield
US Highway road shield with a white fill and black outline and black number identifying the road segment.
Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Point Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 166)24.000/0/00
Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 168)24.0020/51/2040
Layer 3 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 167)24.00255/0/00

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI6.00255/
255/
255
Not ApplicableNot ApplicableRegular placement; Centered horizontal on line
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - Interstate Route Shield
Interstate shield show in the traditional red and blue coloring with a white number identifying the road segment.

 

US Route

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Also known as “US Highways,” these are numbered highways that connect populated places across the country and can sometimes be limited-access via onramps and offramps. 

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - US Route Shield
US Highway road shield with a white fill and black outline and black number identifying the road segment.
Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Point Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 164)22.000/0/00
Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 163)22.00255/255/2550

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI6.000/
0/
0
Not ApplicableNot ApplicableRegular placement; Centered horizontal on line
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - US Route Shield
US Highway road shield with a white fill and black outline and black number identifying the road segment.

 

State Route

FType: No FType for this feature

FCode: No FCode for this feature

Feature Description: Numbered routes designated and maintained by local state governments.

Cartographic Representation

Point Graphic DepictionLinear Graphic DepictionPolygon Graphic Depiction
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - State Route Shield
State highway symbol with a white fill and black outline and a black number identifying the road segment.
Not ApplicableNot Applicable

Point Symbology Specifications

SpecNameSize (Pt)Color R/G/BTransparency (%)
Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 171)22.000/0/00
Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Esri Default 172)22.00255/255/2550

Labeling

Font StyleFont Size (Pt)Font Color R/G/BHalo Size (Pt)Halo Color R/G/BPlacement PropertiesLabel Graphic Depiction
Segoe UI6.000/
0/
0
Not ApplicableNot ApplicableRegular placement; Centered horizontal on line
Media
OnDemand - 250K - TRAN - State Route Shield
State highway symbol with a white fill and black outline and a black number identifying the road segment.
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