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25K Recreational OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Hydrography

By NGP Standards and Specifications

25K Recreational OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Hydrography including NHDArea, NHDFlowline, NHDLine, NHDPoint, NHDWaterbody, and National Wetland Inventory (NWI).

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Hydrography Feature Types

Table of Contents

NHDArea  

NHDFlowline 

NHDLine  

NHDPoint

 NHDWaterbody

National Wetland Inventory (NWI) 

 

 

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
Polygon with blue outline and blue dash marker fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Area of Complex Channels (No attributes): Polygon with blue outline and blue dash marker fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • 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 named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

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

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
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: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • 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
  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Stormwater)
    • FType: 336
    • FCode: 33603
    • Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to convey stormwater through and from a drainage area. 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 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • 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 = Earthen)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (All types): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Brown line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Brown line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (All types): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.85 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 158,100,71
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

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

Subtype of NHDArea

  • DamWeir (Construction Material = null)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • FCode: 34300
    • Feature Description: A barrier constructed to control the flow or raise the level of water. No information on the predominant construction material.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (All types): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
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 (All types): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

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 lower 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):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • 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: Inundation Area
    • 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: Inundation Area
    • 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 outline and blue dash marker fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Inundation Area (All types): Polygon with blue outline and blue dash marker fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

Levee (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • 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. Levee exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gray diagonal hashes that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Levee (No attributes): Gray diagonal hashes that follow feature.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Lock Chamber (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: 398
  • FCode: 39800
  • Feature Description: An enclosure on a waterway used to raise and lower vessels as they pass from one level to another. Lock Chamber exists as a point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature. Lock Chamber exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Gray line with gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Gray line with gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.40 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • 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. Rapids exist as point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Blue line.
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 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: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • 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: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 16.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size:  Not applicable
  • Halo Color R,G,B:  Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point; maximum offset 100%. Overrun: max 80 pts. External zones: 2,1,3,5,7,8,6,4

 

 

StreamRiver (All types)

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.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: StreamRiver
    • 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 (All types): Blue line.
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (All types): Polygon with a dark blue outline and lighter blue fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

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

 

 

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 a brown outline and diagonal dash fill pattern.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wash (No attributes): Polygon with a brown outline and diagonal dash fill pattern.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Wash (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with a brown outline and diagonal dash fill pattern.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 158,100,171
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size:  Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 158,100,171
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

NHDFlowline

 

Artificial Path (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: Artificial Path
  • 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

  • Feature not symbolized

 

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: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: River 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. CanalDitch exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Line, polygon
  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Stormwater)
    • FType: 336
    • FCode: 33603
    • Feature Description: An artificial, open waterway designed to convey stormwater through and from a drainage area. 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 – 8 8):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Polygon Symbology Specification

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • 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.

 

 

Coastline (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: Coastline
  • FCode: 56600
  • Feature Description: A line of contact between the open sea and the land, including imaginary lines separating inland water bodies from the open sea. The NHD acquires coastline data from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) and it is not a product of the USGS. Coastline in the NHD is a representation of the Mean High Water (MHW) as calculated by NOAA and may not match orthoimagery. Coastline in the NHD could be altered but must have an accompanying metadata record that identifies the scientific method used to calibrate the coastline to a known vertical datum. Coastline may be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

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

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): Blue dashed line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash – 15 3 2 3 2 3)
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • 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: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size:  0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B:  245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: River placement; offset curved; primary offset 1.0 points

 

 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Perennial; No attributes)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

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

 

Graphic Depiction

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

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

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

 

 

NHDLine

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Brown line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Brown line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.85 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 158,100,71
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

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

Subtype of NHDLine

  • DamWeir (Construction Material = null)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Nonearthen): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
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.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Gate (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 369
  • FCode: 36900
  • Feature Description: A structure that may be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or passageway. Gate exists as line or point features. Not a named feature. Gate exists as an NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Gate (Construction Material = Nonearthen): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Line of gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Gate (Construction Material = Nonearthen): Line of gray 'X' markers that follow feature.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • 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. Levee also exists as an NHDArea. Not a named feature. Levee exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gray diagonal hashes that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Levee (No attributes): Gray diagonal hashes that follow feature.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Lock Chamber (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 398
  • FCode: 39800
  • Feature Description: An enclosure on a waterway used to raise and lower vessels as they pass from one level to another. Lock Chamber exists as a point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature. Lock Chamber exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes):  Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Gray line with gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes):  Gray line with gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.40 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Nonearthen Shore (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Nonearthen Shore
  • 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: 0.55 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • 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. Rapids exist as point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Blue line.
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 point; 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
Dark blue dots that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Reef (No attributes): Dark blue dots that follow feature.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 33,47,101
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Wall (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: 483
  • FCode: 48300
  • Feature Description: An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster, or other building material serving to separate land from water with no additional structures present. If other associated structures, such as DamWeir, are present use nonearthen shore. Not a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wall (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: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • 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 NHDPoint and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue symbol depicting waterfall.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes): Blue symbol depicting waterfall.
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):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • 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, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 point; maximum 100%; simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

NHDPoint

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Brown line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Brown line.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.85 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 158,100,71
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

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

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • DamWeir (Construction Material = null)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Construction Material = Nonearthen): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
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.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: 1.00
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Gate (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: 369
  • FCode: 36900
  • Feature Description: A structure that may be swung, drawn, or lowered to block an entrance or passageway. Gate exists as line or point features. Not a named feature. Gate exists as an NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Gate (Construction Material = Nonearthen): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Line of gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Gate (Construction Material = Nonearthen): Line of gray 'X' markers that follow feature.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Lock Chamber (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: 398
  • FCode: 39800
  • Feature Description: An enclosure on a waterway used to raise and lower vessels as they pass from one level to another. Lock Chamber exists as a point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature. Lock Chamber exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Dark gray symbol depicting water meeting a solid structure.
Media
Gray line with gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Gray line with gray 'X' markers that follow feature.
Media
Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Lock Chamber (No attributes): Polygon with light gray fill and darker gray outline.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.40 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 106,99,96
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 195,184,179
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

Rapids (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • 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. Rapids exist as point, line, or polygon. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine, and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line, polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Series of wavy blue lines depicting moving water.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
Media
Blue line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Blue line.
Media
Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes): Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with a dark blue outline and dark blue wave pattern fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rapids (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 point; maximum 100%; simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Rock (All types)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • Rock (Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: 441
    • FCode: 44100
    • Feature Description: A concreted mass of stony material. May be a named feature.
    • 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 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
Dark gray, seven-sided polygon with seven inward-pointing spokes.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rock (All types): Dark gray, seven-sided polygon with seven inward-pointing spokes.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 35,31,32
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

SpringSeep (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

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue symbol depicting a water droplet with water beneath.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
SpringSeep (No attributes): Blue symbol depicting a water droplet with water beneath.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 Shape Marker):
    • Size: 12.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
SpringSeep (No attributes) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 point; maximum 100%; simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4 

 

 

Waterfall (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • 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 NHD Line and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, line

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue symbol depicting waterfall.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Waterfall (No attributes): Blue symbol depicting waterfall.
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):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • 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, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 point; maximum 100%; simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

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: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

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

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 117,172,192
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Snowflake):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 117,172,192
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Solid Fill):
    • Size:  Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
    • Transparency: 75%

 

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: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point; maximum offset 100%. External zones: 2,1,3,5,7,8,6,4

 

 

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 = 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 (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 (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 diagonal light blue line fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Hatched Fill):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • 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 = 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 = 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

 

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: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 110,110,110
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable 

 

 

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 = 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 = 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 = 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 = 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

 

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: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color R,G,B: 197,220,235
    • 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.

 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name in uppercase letters
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Perennial Waterbody (All types) - Label: Blue text showing official feature name in uppercase letters; used for large perennial waterbody features (larger area than 50 square kilometers).

 

 

Playa (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: 361
  • 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 dark blue outline and brown dash marker fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Playa (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: Polygon with a dark blue outline and brown dash marker fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 80,139,195
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 4.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 158,100,71
    • 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: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, avoid holes in polygon; horizontal in polygon; may place label outside polygon boundary; preferred offset 1 point; maximum offset 100%. External zones: 2,1,3,5,7,8,6,4

 

 

NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY (NWI)

 

Wetland: Freshwater emergent

Subtype of National Wetland Inventory (NWI)

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: U.S. 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 of various sizes.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wetland: Freshwater emergent: Pattern fill made up of blue wetland symbols of various sizes.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker: Wetland):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 117,172,192
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker: Wetland):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 117,172,192
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wetland: Freshwater emergent - Label: Blue text showing official feature name..
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point; preferred offset 1 point; maximum 100%; simplified symbol zones: 0, 2, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 6, 4

 

 

Wetland: Freshwater forested and shrub

Subtype of National Wetland Inventory (NWI)

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: U.S. 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 of various sizes.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wetland: Freshwater forested and shrub: Pattern fill made up of green wetland symbols of various sizes.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1: (Shape Marker: Wetland):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 134,156,140
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2: (Shape Marker: Wetland):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color R,G,B: 134,156,140
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling 

Media
Blue text showing official feature name.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wetland: Freshwater forested and shrub – Label: Blue text showing official feature name.
  • Label Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color R,G,B: 75,108,153
  • Halo Size: 0.75 pt
  • Halo Color R,G,B: 245,245,245
  • 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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