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7.5-Minute OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Government Units

By NGP Standards and Specifications

7.5-Minute OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Government Units (Boundaries) including County or Equivalent, Designated Areas, Federally Managed Lands, International, Military, Native American Area, Public Land Survey System (PLSS), and State.

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Government Units Feature Type

Table of Contents
County or Equivalent

Designated Areas

Federally Managed Lands

International

Military

Native American Area

Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

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

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Borough: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Borough
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Borough - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Borough - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

City and Borough

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61210
  • Feature Description: A legally established geographic entity in Alaska (Juneau, Sitka and Yakutat), which the U.S. Census Bureau treats as the statistical equivalent of a county in other states.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
City and Borough: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: City and Borough
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
City and Borough - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

County

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61200
  • Feature Description: The primary division of a state or state equivalent area.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
County: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: County
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
County - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo.  
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: County - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

District

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61202
  • Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in American Samoa.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
District: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: District
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
District - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo.  
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: District - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Independent City

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61203
  • Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Maryland, Missouri, Nevada and Virginia.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Independent City: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line.  
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Independent City
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Independent City - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Island

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61204
  • Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Island: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Island
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Island - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Island - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Judicial Division

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61205
  • Feature Description: A geographic area established by a judicial governmental authority for establishing the jurisdiction for trying cases involving the government and the administration of justice.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Judicial Division: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line.  
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Judicial Division
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Judicial Division - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Municipality

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61206
  • Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Alaska (Anchorage) and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Municipality: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line.  
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Municipality
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Municipality - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Municipio

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61207
  • Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Puerto Rico.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Municipio: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Municipio
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Municipio - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Municipio - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Other County Equivalent

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61299
  • Feature Description: Any other established geographic entity that is equivalent to a county.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Other County Equivalent: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Other County Equivalent - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Parish

Subtype of County or Equivalent

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61208
  • Feature Description: A legal county equivalent in Louisiana.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Parish: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Parish
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, gray line on top of a thicker, solid yellow line. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.0024 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 240,225,135
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in upper case with a yellow casing.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Parish - Label: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Parish - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a yellow halo. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,250,177
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

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

Media
Multipart, blue dot pattern
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wild and Scenic Rivers: Multipart, blue dot pattern
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (0 -25m: Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (0 -25m: Fill):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (0 -25m: Fill):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (0-25m: Fill):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (26m -100m: Fill):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (26m -100m: Fill):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 7 (26m -100m: Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 45,108,215
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wild and Scenic Rivers - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 68,101,173
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal and offset from polygon

 

 

FEDERALLY MANAGED LANDS

 

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (Alaska only)

Subtype of Federally Managed Lands

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 67400
  • Feature Description: United States federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (Alaska only): Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • 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): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 161,217,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Green text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) (Alaska only) - Label: Uppercase, green text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 67,138,56
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest (Forest Service): Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Forest (Forest Service)
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 161,217,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Green text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest (Forest Service) - Label: Uppercase, green text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 67,138,56
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Grassland (Forest Service): Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Grassland (Forest Service)
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 161,217,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Green text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Grassland (Forest Service) - Label: Uppercase, green text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 67,138,56
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
Three layers: a solid line outline, a solid line outline, and fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Monument: Solid, gray outline with a dark brown band on the interior of the polygon area with a light brown fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: National Monument
    • Symbol Description: Solid, gray outline with a dark brown band on the interior of the polygon area with a light brown fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Large Area: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Large Area: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 202,143,112
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Large Area: Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 237,222,204
    • Transparency: 60%

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text in upper case.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Monument - Label: Uppercase, brown text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size (National Monument Area <= 0.5 sq km): 9.00 pt
  • Font Size (National Monument Area  > 0.5 sq km): 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 112,77,58
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Park (National Park): Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Park (National Park)
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 161,217,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Green text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Park (National Park) - Label: Uppercase, green text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 67,138,56
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

Wildlife

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 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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wildlife: Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Wildlife
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a light green band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 161,217,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Green text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wildlife - Label: Uppercase, green text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Wildlife - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, green text with a white halo.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size (Wildlife area <= 0.5 sq km): 9.00 pt
  • Font Size (Wildlife area > 0.5 sq km): 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 67,138,56
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
Three layers: a solid line outline, a solid line outline, and fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wilderness: Solid, gray outline with a dark brown band on the interior of the polygon area with a light brown fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Wilderness
    • Symbol Description: Solid, gray outline with a dark brown band on the interior of the polygon area with a light brown fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Large Area: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Large Area: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 202,143,112
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Large Area: Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 237,222,204
    • Transparency: 60%

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text in upper case.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Wilderness - Label: Uppercase, brown text with a white halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 112,77,58
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A black dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
International Boundary: Dashed, black line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·3·3·3·3·9·0):
    • Size: 1.152 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
International Boundary - Label: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary.

 

 

MILITARY

 

Air Force

Subtype of Military

  • FType: Military
  • FCode: 67303
  • Feature Description: The aerial warfare, space warfare, and cyberwarfare branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Air Force: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Air Force
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Air Force - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Air Force - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Army: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Army
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Army - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Army - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Coast Guard: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Coast Guard
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Coast Guard - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Marine: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Marine
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Marine - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Marine - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Military: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Military
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Military - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Military - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

National Cemetery

Subtype of Military

  • 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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Cemetery: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: National Cemetery
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Cemetery - Label: Blue text in uppercase. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size (Cemetery area <= 0.5 sq km): 9.00 pt
  • Font Size (Cemetery area > 0.5 sq km): 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

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

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Guard: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: National Guard
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Guard - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

Navy

Subtype of Military

  • FType: Military
  • FCode: 67302
  • Feature Description: The sea branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line outline and a solid line outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Navy: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Navy
    • Symbol Description: Solid, dark gray outline with a blue band on the interior of the polygon area.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 77,77,77
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 3.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 84,148,204
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Navy - Label: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Navy - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, blue text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Charis SIL
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

NATIVE AMERICAN AREA

 

Native American Reservation (Alaska only)

Subtype of Native American Area

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 64000
  • Feature Description: An area that has been set aside by the federal government or a state government for the use of one or more officially recognized American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Area (AIANNH) tribes.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An outline and solid fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Native American Reservation (Alaska only): Light brown, transparent outline with a light orange, transparent fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,145,0
    • Transparency: 80%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.29 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 175,75,0
    • Transparency: 80%

 

Labeling

Media
Brown text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Native American Reservation (Alaska only) - Label: Uppercase, brown text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Bold
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 105,86,56
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon.

 

 

PUBLIC LAND SURVEY SYSTEM (PLSS)

 

PLSS Section

Subtype of Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: First set of divisions for a Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Township, commonly the section, but can also be lots or tracts or protracted blocks.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Two boxes: a solid red line; a dashed line on top of a solid white line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
PLSS Section: Section line (surveyed) - A solid red line. (upper image)
Section line (protracted) - A dashed line on top of a solid white line. (lower image)
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: PLSS Section
    • Symbol Description: Section line (surveyed) - A solid red line (upper image).
      Section line (protracted) - A dashed line on top of a solid white line  (lower image).

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Surveyed: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.85 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 190,60,70
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 1 (Protracted: Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 2.16·1.44):
    • Size: 0.85 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 190,60,70
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Protracted: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.36 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Red text in uppercase displaying an alpha-numeric value.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
PLSS Section - Label: Uppercase, red alphanumeric text.  
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 10.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 204,32,48
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon

 

 

PLSS Special Survey Land Grants

Subtype of Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: This feature class contains the Special Surveys that are nonrectangular components of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) from Bureau of Land Management (BLM) survey records.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
PLSS Special Survey Land Grants: Dashed, red line on top of a solid white line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 7.2·3.6·1.44·2.1):
    • Size: 0.65 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 190,60,70
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 

 

PLSS Township / Range

Subtype of Public Land Survey System (PLSS)

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Townships, the primary unit of survey for the PLSS.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Two boxes: a solid red line; a dashed line on top of a solid white line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
PLSS Township / Range: Township/Range line (surveyed) - Solid red line. (upper image)
Township/Range line (protracted) - Dashed, red line on top of a solid white line. (lower image)
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: PLSS Township / Range
    • Symbol Description: Township/Range (surveyed) - Solid red line.
      Township/Range (protracted) - Dashed, red line on top of a solid white line.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Surveyed: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 190,60,70
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 1 (Protracted: Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 2.16·1.44):
    • Size: 1.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 190,60,70
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Protracted: Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Red text in uppercase displaying township and range values and a cardinal direction.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
PLSS Township / Range - Label: Uppercase, red alphanumeric text. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Semibold
  • Font Size: 12.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 204,32,48
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Horizontal within the polygon

 

 

STATE

 

Province

Subtype of State

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61102
  • Feature Description: A province is a jurisdictional unit within a country that exercises its own constitutional powers.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Province: Dashed, black line on top of a solid white line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Province
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, black line on top of a solid white line.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.864 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Province - Label: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Province - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

State

Subtype of State

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61100
  • Feature Description: A primary governmental division of the United States.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
State: Dashed, black line on top of a solid white line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: State
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, black line on top of a solid white line.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.864 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
State - Label: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: State - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

Territory

Subtype of State

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 61101
  • Feature Description: A United States jurisdiction that is neither a part of one of the several States nor a federal district (for example, the United States Virgin Islands). The United States Congress determines whether the full United States Constitution or selected parts of the United States Constitution apply to the jurisdiction (incorporated territory and unincorporated territory, respectively).
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Territory: Dashed, black line on top of a solid white line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Territory
    • Symbol Description: Dashed, black line on top of a solid white line.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 9·3·5·3·5·3·9·0):
    • Size: 0.864 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text in uppercase.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Territory - Label: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
    • Label: Territory - Label
    • Label Description: Uppercase, black text with a light gray halo.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Positioned along polygon boundary

 

 

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