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7.5-Minute OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Hydrography

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

 

NHDArea

 

Area of Complex Channels (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Area of Complex Channels
  • 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
Outline with marker fill. Fill consists of seventeen layers of varying marker type, size, angle and/or offset.
Area of Complex Channels (No attributes): Blue outline with lighter blue marker fill. Fill consists of multiple layers of varying marker types, sizes, angles and/or offsets.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 7 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 8 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 9 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

BayInlet

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: BayInlet
  • 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: Not applicable

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Not applicable

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
BayInlet - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Centered on point.

 


 

CanalDitch (Type null; Aqueduct)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null)
    • FType: CanalDitch
    • 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: Linear, Polygon
  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Aqueduct)
    • FType: CanalDitch
    • 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: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A dashed line.
CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null; Aqueduct): A blue, dashed line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null; Aqueduct): Blue outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 17·2·1·2·1·2·1·2):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null; Aqueduct) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen)

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. DamWeir exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine and NHDPoint.
    • Feature Geometry: Point, Linear, Polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An "|" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): A black "l" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
Dashed line shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): Brown, dashed line shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): Dark gray outline with a light gray, solid fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 5·2):
    • Size: 0.864 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • 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, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An "|" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A black "l" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
A solid line.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A dark gray, solid line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A dark gray outline with a light gray, solid fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Flume (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Flume
  • FCode: 36200
  • Feature Description: An open, inclined, artificial channel constructed of wood, metal, or concrete generally elevated. May be a named feature. Flume exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A dashed line.
Flume (No attributes): A blue, dashed line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
Flume (No attributes): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern – 4·2):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Foreshore (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Foreshore
  • 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
A horizontal line character (-) that repeats to create a grey marker fill.
Foreshore (No attributes): A horizontal long dash character (–) that repeats to create a grey marker fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Foreshore (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A horizontal long dash character (–) that repeats to create a grey marker fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 104,104,104
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Inundation Area (All)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = null, Stage = null)
    • FType: Inundation Area
    • FCode: 40300
    • Feature Description: An area of land subject to flooding. No information on the existence of functional structures controlling the flow of water into the area. No information on the height of the water surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Inundation Area (Inundation Control Status = Not Controlled, Stage = null)
    • FType: Inundation Area
    • 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
Outline with marker fill. Fill consists of two lines with different dash patterns offset from one another.
Inundation Area (All): A blue, dashed outline with blue marker fill. The blue marker fill consists of two lines with different dash patterns offset from one another.

 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 5.68·1.42):
    • Size: 0.576 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Levee (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Levee
  • FCode: 56800
  • Feature Description: An embankment built to prevent flooding or to control or confine the flow of liquids. Levee also exists as an NHDLine. Not a named feature. Levee exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A hash line.
Levee (No attributes): A brown, vertical hash line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Hash):
    • Shape Marker Size: 2.0016 pt
    • Line Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Rapids (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Rapids
  • FCode: 43100
  • Feature Description: An area of swift current in a stream or river, characterized by standing waves or by boulders and rocks. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An equal sign character (=) rotated 90 degrees, shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue equal sign character (=) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right aligned perpendicular on a stream.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A blue equal sign character (=) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right aligned perpendicular on a stream.
Media
A solid line.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
Media
Blue patterned fill with no outline.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, wave-patterned fill with no outline.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 33,121,235
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Rapids (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

SeaOcean (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: SeaOcean
  • 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
Outline with solid fill.
SeaOcean (No attributes): A blue outline with a blue, solid fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
SeaOcean (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 12.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.60 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement horizontal within the polygon.

 


 

Spillway (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Spillway
  • FCode: 45500
  • Feature Description: A constructed passage for surplus water to run over or around a dam.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with no fill.
Spillway (No attributes): Dark gray outline with no fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = No attributes; Perennial)

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. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear, 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: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A solid line.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = No attributes; Perennial) A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = No attributes; Perennial): A blue outline with a blue, solid fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = No attributes; Perennial) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: StreamRiver
  • 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. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A dashed line.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): A blue, dashed line.
Media
Outline with random blue square dot marker fill. Fill consists of three layers of markers at different angles.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): A blue, solid outline with a blue, random square dot marker fill.  The blue marker fill consists of three layers of markers at different angles.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 17·2·1·2·1·2·1·2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement curved and offset from line.

 


 

Submerged Stream (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Submerged Stream
  • FCode: 46100
  • Feature Description: The original river course inundated by an impounded water body. These are mostly used in drowned river systems like the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) lakes. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with no fill.
Submerged Stream (No attributes): A blue, dashed outline with no fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 5.68·1.42):
    • Size: 0.576 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Wash (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDArea

  • FType: Wash
  • 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
Brown patterned fill with a brown dashed outline.
Wash (No attributes): A brown, patterned marker fill with a brown, dashed outline. The marker fill consists of three dots arranged in a triangular pattern and repeated within in the polygon. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Wash (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A brown, patterned marker fill with a brown, dashed outline. The marker fill consists of three dots arranged in a triangular pattern and repeated within in the polygon. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 18.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 141,126,109
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 5.68·1.42):
    • Size: 0.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 141,126,109
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

NHDFlowline

 

Artificial Path (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: ArtificialPath
  • 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: Not applicable

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Symbology Specifications

  • Not applicable

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Artificial Path (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: River placement curved and offset from line.

 


 

CanalDitch (Type = null; Aqueduct)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = null)
    • FType: CanalDitch
    • 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: Linear, Polygon
  • CanalDitch (CanalDitch Type = Aqueduct)
    • FType: CanalDitch
    • 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: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A dashed line.
CanalDitch (CanalDitch (Type = null; Aqueduct): A blue, dashed line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
CanalDitch (CanalDitch (Type = null; Aqueduct): A solid blue outline with a blue, solid fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 17·2·1·2·1·2·1·2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
CanalDitch (CanalDitch (Type = null; Aqueduct) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

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: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Coastline (No attributes): A blue, solid line shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Coastline (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A blue, solid line shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Pipeline (Solid line, labeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42801
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42802
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42804
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line.
Pipeline (Solid line, labeled): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Pipeline (Solid line, labeled) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Pipeline (Solid line, unlabeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • Pipeline (Product = null, Pipeline Type = null, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42800
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Type of product conveyed by pipeline unknown. Type of function or purpose of pipeline unknown. Vertical location of pipeline relative to the surface unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42816
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42814
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42805
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42806
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42808
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42815
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = At or near)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42809
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is at or near the surface.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Elevated)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42810
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is elevated (supported above the earth).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underwater)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42812
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is underwater (always submerged).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Siphon, Relationship to Surface = Unspecified)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42813
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Siphon pipeline, designed to convey water by gravitational force over, or under, an obstruction. Vertical location of pipeline is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line.
Pipeline (Solid line, unlabeled): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Pipeline (Dashed line, labeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Aqueduct, Relationship to Surface = Underground)

  • FType: Pipeline
  • FCode: 42803
  • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Aqueduct pipeline, designed to transport domestic or industrial water from a supply source to a distribution point, often by gravity. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line.
Pipeline (Dashed line, labeled): A blue, dashed line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 4·2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Pipeline (Dashed line, labeled) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Pipeline (Dashed line, unlabeled)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = General Case, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42807
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. General case (common use) pipeline, used to channel flowing water to another site. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear
  • Pipeline (Product = water, Pipeline Type = Penstock, Relationship to Surface = Underground)
    • FType: Pipeline
    • FCode: 42811
    • Feature Description: A closed conduit, with pumps, valves and control devices, for conveying fluids, gases, or finely divided solids. Penstock pipeline, designed to convey water into the turbine of a hydroelectric generating plant. Vertical location of pipeline is underground (buried below the surface).
    • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line.
Pipeline (Dashed line, unlabeled): A blue, dashed line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 4·2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

StreamRiver (No attributes; Hydrographic Category = Perennial)

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 exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
    • Feature Geometry: Linear, 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: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A solid line.
StreamRiver (No attributes; Hydrographic Category = Perennial): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
StreamRiver (No attributes; Hydrographic Category = Perennial) - Label: A blue, solid outline with a blue, solid fill.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
StreamRiver (No attributes; Hydrographic Category = Perennial) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: StreamRiver
  • 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. StreamRiver exists as an NHDArea and NHDFlowline.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A dashed line.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): A blue, dashed line.
Media
Outline with random blue square dot marker fill. Fill consists of three layers of markers at different angles.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): A blue, solid outline with random blue square dot marker fill.  Marker fill consists of three layers of markers at different angles.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 17·2·1·2·1·2·1·2):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
StreamRiver (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement curved and offset from line.

 


 

Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null)

Subtype of NHDFlowline

  • FType: Underground Conduit
  • FCode: 42000
  • Feature Description: A set of naturally occurring subsurface drainage channels formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks in Karst terrain or in terrain similar to karst but formed in non-soluble rocks, as by melting of permafrost or ground ice, collapse after mining, and by outflow of liquid lava from beneath its solidified crust. The accuracy within which the feature may be confidently positioned is unknown.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line.
Underground Conduit (Positional Accuracy = null): A dark gray, solid line.

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

 

NHDLine

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen)

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, Linear, Polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An "|" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): A black "l" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
Dashed line shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): Brown, dashed line shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): Dark gray outline with a light gray, solid fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 5·2):
    • Size: 0.864 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • 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, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An "|" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A black "l" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
A solid line.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A dark gray, solid line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A dark gray outline with a light gray, solid fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Flume (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Flume
  • FCode: 36200
  • Feature Description: An open, inclined, artificial channel constructed of wood, metal, or concrete; generally elevated. May be a named feature. Flume exists as an NHDArea and NHDLine.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
Media
A dashed line.
Flume (No attributes): A blue, dashed line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
Flume (No attributes): A blue, solid outline with a blue, solid fill.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 4·2):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 81,129,184
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Levee (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Levee
  • 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: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A hash line.
Levee (No attributes): A brown, vertical hash line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Hash):
    • Shape Marker Size: 2.0016 pt
    • Line Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 159,85,31
    • 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: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line.
Nonearthen Shore (No attributes): A dark gray, solid line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Rapids (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Rapids
  • FCode: 43100
  • Feature Description: An area of swift current in a stream or river, characterized by standing waves or by boulders and rocks. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An equal sign character (=) rotated 90 degrees, shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, double hash marker; shown in context on the right aligned perpendicular on a stream.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rapids (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A blue, double hash marker; shown in context on the right aligned perpendicular on a stream.
Media
A solid line.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
Media
Blue patterned fill with no outline.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, wave-patterned fill with no outline.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 33,121,235
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Rapids (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

Reef (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Reef
  • 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: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line with a double quotation mark character (") as the dash, shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Reef (No attributes): A hashed line constructed with a double, straight quotation mark character (") shown on the left; shown in context on the right in a waterbody.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Reef (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A hashed line constructed with a double, straight quotation mark character (") shown on the left; shown in context on the right in a waterbody.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Hash):
    • Shape Marker Size: 5.04 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Tunnel (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Tunnel
  • FCode: 47800
  • Feature Description: An underground or underwater passage that carries water bearing features such as CanalDitch or Pipeline. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Two dashed lines at different offsets.
Tunnel (No attributes): Blue parallel, dashed lines at different offsets.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 4·2):
    • Size: 0.288 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 4·2):
    • Size: 0.288 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Waterfall (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDLine

  • FType: Waterfall
  • 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 NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A tilde character (~) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Waterfall (No attributes): A triple, blue tilde character (~) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right perpendicular on a stream.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Waterfall (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description:  A triple, blue tilde character (~) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right perpendicular on a stream.
Media
A solid line.
Waterfall (No attributes): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Waterfall (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

 

NHDPoint

 

DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen)

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, Linear, Polygon
  • DamWeir (Construction Material = Earthen)
    • FType: DamWeir
    • 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, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An "|" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): A black "l" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
Dashed line shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): Brown, dashed line shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
DamWeir (Construction Material = null; Earthen): Dark gray outline with a light gray, solid fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 5·2):
    • Size: 0.864 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 159,85,31
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • 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, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An "|" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A black "l" character shown on the left; shown in context on the right adjacent to a waterbody.
Media
A solid line.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A dark gray, solid line.
Media
Outline with solid fill.
DamWeir (Construction Material = Nonearthen): A dark gray outline with a light gray, solid fill.

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.72 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Gaging Station (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: Gaging Station
  • FCode: 36700
  • Feature Description: A structure used to measure the characteristics of a hydrographic feature. Stream Gages are usually captured on the flowline and not necessarily on the physical location of the monitoring station. Stream Gages are also available as a Point Event. Not a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A circle with alternating black and white filled quadrants.
Gaging Station (No attributes): A circle with a black outline and alternating black-and-white-filled quadrants.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Rapids (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: Rapids
  • FCode: 43100
  • Feature Description: An area of swift current in a stream or river, characterized by standing waves or by boulders and rocks. May be a named feature. Rapids exists as an NHDArea, NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, Linear, Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An equal sign character (=) rotated 90 degrees, shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, double hash marker; shown in context on the right aligned perpendicular on a stream.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolRapids (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A blue, double hash marker; shown in context on the right aligned perpendicular on a stream.
Media
A solid line.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
Media
Blue patterned fill with no outline.
Rapids (No attributes): A blue, wave-patterned fill with no outline.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 33,121,235
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Rapids (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

Rock (All)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • Rock (Relationship to Surface = null)
    • FType: Rock
    • FCode: 44100
    • Feature Description: A concreted mass of stony material.
    • Feature Geometry: Point
  • Rock (Relationship to Surface = Abovewater)
    • FType: Rock
    • 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: Rock
    • 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

 

Media
Two layers: An "x" character and a horizonal line (-).
Rock (All): A dark gray, layered symbol with an "X" character and a dash (-), similar to an asterisk. Marker symbol is shown in context within a waterbody. 

Graphic Depiction

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 78,78,78
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 78,78,78
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

SpringSeep (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: SpringSeep
  • FCode: 45800
  • Feature Description: A place where water issues from the ground naturally. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point
Media
A round white dot superimposed slightly off-center and above center onto a larger blue dot with a downward pointing wavy line
SpringSeep (No attributes): A white, round dot superimposed slightly off-center and above center onto a blue, larger dot with a downward pointing blue, wavy line.

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolSpringSeep (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A white, round dot superimposed slightly off-center and above center onto a blue, larger dot with a downward pointing blue, wavy line.
  • 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): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 20.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
SpringSeep (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

Waterfall (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: Waterfall
  • 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 NHDLine and NHDPoint.
  • Feature Geometry: Point, Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A tilde character (~) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right.
Waterfall (No attributes): A triple, blue tilde character (~) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right perpendicular on a stream.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolWaterfall (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A triple, blue tilde character (~) rotated 90 degrees shown on the left; shown in context on the right perpendicular on a stream.
Media
A solid line.
Waterfall (No attributes): A blue, solid line; shown in context on the top.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Waterfall (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Charis SIL, Italic
  • Font Size: 8.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

Well (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDPoint

  • FType: Well
  • FCode: 48800
  • Feature Description: A pit or hole dug or bored into the earth for the extraction of oil, water, other fluids, including gases. May be a named feature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point
Media
A blue circular outline.
Well (No attributes): A blue, circular outline.

 

Graphic Depiction

  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

 

NHDWaterbody

 

Estuary (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: Estuary
  • 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
Outline with solid fill.
Estuary (No attributes): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Ice Mass (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: Ice Mass
  • 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
Blue grid marker fill with no outline.
Ice Mass (No attributes): A blue, square-dot-shape marker fill with no outline.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Ice Mass (No attributes) - Label: Blue italic text.
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 9.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 101,137,191
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

LakePond (Hydrographic Category = null; Perennial)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = null, Stage = null)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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
  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = null)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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
  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Average Water Elevation)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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
  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Date of Photography)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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
  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Normal Pool)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
LakePond (Hydrographic Category = null; Perennial):  A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
LakePond (Hydrographic Category = null; Perennial) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Spillway Elevation)

  • FType: LakePond
  • 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

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Perennial, Stage = Spillway Elevation): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = null)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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
  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = Date of Photography)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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
  • LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, Stage = High Water Elevation)
    • FType: LakePond
    • 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

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with a random blue square dot fill.
LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, All): A blue, solid outline with a random blue square-dot fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
LakePond (Hydrographic Category = Intermittent, All) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Playa (No attributes)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • FType: Playa
  • 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
A brown grid marker fill with a blue outline.
Playa (No attributes): A brown, patterned marker fill with a blue, solid outline. The marker fill consists of three dots arranged in a triangular pattern and repeated within in the polygon.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolPlaya (No attributes)
    • Symbol Description: A brown, patterned marker fill with a blue, solid outline. The marker fill consists of three dots arranged in a triangular pattern and repeated within in the polygon.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 18.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Reservoir (Blue outline (.45 pt), labeled)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = null, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43617
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43621
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Perennial)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43615
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for 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

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Blue outline (.45 pt), labeled): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Blue outline (.45 pt), labeled) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Reservoir (Blue outline (.80 pt), labeled)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Aquaculture, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43601
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Aquaculture reservoir used for rearing finfish, shell fish, or aquatic plants. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Blue outline (.80 pt), labeled): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Blue outline (.80 pt), labeled) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Reservoir (Blue outline (.45 pt), unlabeled)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal - unspecified, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43606
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal reservoir (function/purpose is not known and is not required). Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43625
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal Reservoir. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • 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

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Blue outline (.45 pt), unlabeled): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.45 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Reservoir (Blue outline (.80 pt), unlabeled)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailing Pond, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43604
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Tailing pond reservoir used for the disposal of tailing. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is earthen, or a combination of earth and rock. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Blue outline (.80 pt), unlabeled): A blue, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), labeled (.60 pt halo))

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43607
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Evaporator reservoir for natural evaporation of water to allow harvesting of mineral concentrates. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43613
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for 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
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), labeled (.60 pt halo)): A black, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.22 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), labeled (.60 pt halo)) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), labeled (.80 pt halo))

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Decorative Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43603
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Decorative pool reservoir used for improving the aesthetic appearance of the landscape. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43626
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Disposal Reservoir. 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Evaporator, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43623
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Evaporator reservoir for natural evaporation of water to allow harvesting of mineral concentrates. 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Swimming Pool, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43608
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Swimming pool reservoir, used for recreation. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Cooling Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43609
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a cooling 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Filtration Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Sewage Treatment Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43612
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a sewage treatment 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
  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43624
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir. Predominant construction material used is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), labeled (.80 pt halo)): A black, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.22 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), labeled (.80 pt halo)) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), unlabeled)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Unspecified, Construction Material = Nonearthen, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43619
    • 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 concrete, brick, or stone. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with solid fill.
Reservoir (Black outline (.22 pt), unlabeled): A black, solid outline with blue, solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.22 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 70%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Reservoir (Other - Settling Pond)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43611
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Treatment reservoir, used as a settling pond. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is not known and is not required. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with fill; consists of one layer of marker symbols in a grid pattern on top of a layer of solid fill.
Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null): A blue, solid outline with two fills: a brown dot shape marker fill and light blue solid fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 174,203,248
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Treatment - Settling Pond, Construction Material = Unspecified, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Reservoir (Other - Tailings Pond)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43605
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Tailing pond reservoir used for the disposal of tailing. Predominant construction material used to construct the reservoir is unknown. The portion of the year the feature contains water is unknown.
    • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Outline with fill. Fill consists of a dashed line.
Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null): A brown, dashed outline with a long dash, patterned fill. 

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 0.288 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke: Dash/Gap Pattern – 2·1·3·0):
    • Size: 0.288 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 157,99,55
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Disposal - Tailings Pond, Construction Material = null, Hydrographic Category = null) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

Reservoir (Other - Water Storage Pond)

Subtype of NHDWaterbody

  • Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent)
    • FType: Reservoir
    • FCode: 43614
    • Feature Description: A constructed basin formed to contain water or other liquids. Water Storage reservoir, used for 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
Outline with a random blue square dot fill.
Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent): A blue, solid outline with a random blue square-dot fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Outline):
    • Size: 0.58 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 137,172,224
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Blue italic text.
Reservoir (Reservoir Type = Water Storage, Construction Material = Earthen, Hydrographic Category = Intermittent) - Label: Blue italic text.

 


 

 

NATIONAL WETLAND INVENTORY

 

Freshwater Emergent Wetland

Subtype of National Wetland Inventory

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Fish and Wildlife Service wetland type generally consisting of herbaceous marsh, fen, swale and wet meadow.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A blue marker fill, at varying offsets, with no outline.
Freshwater Emergent Wetland: A blue marker fill, at varying offsets, with no outline.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 115,178,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 115,178,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 115,178,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 115,178,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland

Subtype of National Wetland Inventory

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Fish and Wildlife Service wetland type generally consisting of forested swamp or wetland shrub bog or wetland.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A green marker fill, at varying offsets, with no outline.
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland: A green marker fill, at varying offsets, with no outline.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 92,137,68
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 92,137,68
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 92,137,68
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 92,137,68
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

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