25K Recreational OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Government Units
25K Recreational 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, Grassland, National Monument, National Park, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Wilderness), 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 (BLM)
- Forest (Forest Service)
- Grassland (Forest Service)
- National Monument
- Park (National Park)
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife 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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Borough - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: City and Borough - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: County - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: District - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Independent City - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Island - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Judicial Division - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Municipality - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Municipio - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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
- 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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Other County Equivalent - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
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 line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 0.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Parish - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official county or equivalent name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Small caps
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points; max offset 100%
DESIGNATED AREAS
Wild and Scenic Rivers
Subtype of Designated Areas
- FType: Not applicable
- FCode: Not applicable
- Feature Description: River corridors of each Wild and Scenic River designated by Congress or the Secretary of the Interior for the United States and Puerto Rico.
- Feature Geometry: Polygon
Graphic Depiction
- Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
- Polygon Graphic Depiction:
- Symbol: Wild and Scenic Rivers
- Symbol Description: Blue circle marker fill pattern that creates a random pattern.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Circle)
- Size: 1.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 121,139,184
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Circle)
- Size: 1.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 121,139,184
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Circle)
- Size: 1.30 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 121,139,184
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 4 (Shape Marker - Circle)
- Size: 1.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 121,139,184
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 5 (Shape Marker - Circle)
- Size: 1.40 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 121,139,184
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 6 (Shape Marker - Circle)
- Size: 1.80 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 121,139,184
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Wild and Scenic Rivers - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase light blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Label: Wild and Scenic Rivers - Label
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold Italic, Uppercase
- Font Size: 10.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 75,108,153
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal around polygon; preferred offset 1 point; max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 1, 1, 2, 4
FEDERALLY MANAGED LANDS
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
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 (BLM)
- Symbol Description: Orange outline with orange slanted hashes on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 1.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 168,79,0
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Hatch Line Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Hatch Line): 0.80 pt
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 168,79,0
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase brown text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 104,70,39
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Forest 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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 71,100,55
- Transparency: 40%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 70,135,86
- Transparency: 40%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Forest (Forest Service) - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark green text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 22,73,32
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Forest 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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 71,100,55
- Transparency: 40%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 70,135,86
- Transparency: 40%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Grassland (Forest Service) - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark green text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 22,73,32
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 154,113,77
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 147,98,58
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Monument - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase brown text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 104,70,39
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
Park (National Park)
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: Park (National Park)
- Symbol Description: Green outline with green slanted hashes on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 1.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 9,84,1
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Hatch Line Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Hatch Line): 0.80 pt
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 9,84,1
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Park (National Park) - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark green text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 22,73,32
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
U.S. 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, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 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: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Symbol Description: Purple outline with purple slanted hashes on the interior of the polygon area.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 1.50 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 110,88,151
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Hatch Line Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Hatch Line): 0.80 pt
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 110,88,151
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark purple text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 82,73,101
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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: Brown outline with brown dashed lines filling boundary extent.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 1384,120,74
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Shape Marker)
- Size: 9.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 202,178,162
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 3 (Shape Marker)
- Size: 9.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 202,178,162
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Wilderness - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase brown text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 104,70,39
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement, horizontal in polygon may place label outside polygon boundary preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100% Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
INTERNATIONAL
International Boundary
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 Boundary
- Symbol Description: Dark gray dashed line with light purple casing.
- Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Line Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Dashed Stroke)
- Size: 1.15 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: International Boundary - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official country name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 11.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1.2 points, max offset 100%
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Air Force - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Army - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Coast Guard - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Marine - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Military - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Guard - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 (Donut Effect): 4.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 10.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 50%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Navy - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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: Blue outline with light blue transparent fill.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Fill - Donut Effect)
- Size (Donut Effect): 1.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 30%
- Layer 2 (Solid Fill)
- Size: Not applicable
- Color (R,G,B): 53,94,146
- Transparency: 80%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: National Cemetery - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase dark blue text showing official name of boundary area.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Bold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 12.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 36,64,100
- Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Regular placement; horizontal in polygon, may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point, max offset 100%; Zones: 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4
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 dotted line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.30 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Province - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official state or territory name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points, max offset 100%
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 dotted line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.30 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: State - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official state or territory name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points, max offset 100%
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 dotted line with light purple casing.
Polygon Symbology Specifications
- Layer 1 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 1.30 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Transparency: 0%
- Layer 2 (Solid Stroke)
- Size: 3.00 pt
- Color (R,G,B): 185,188,201
- Transparency: 0%
Labeling
- Labeling Graphic Depiction:
- Label: Territory - Label
- Label Description: Uppercase gray text showing official state or territory name.
- Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold, Uppercase
- Font Size: 8.00 pt
- Font Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
- Font Halo Size: 0.75 pt
- Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 245,245,245
- Placement Properties: Boundary placement; place along boundary; preferred offset 1 points, max offset 100%
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