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7.5-Minute OnDemand Topo Cartographic Specifications - Structures

7.5-Minute OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and labels for Structures including Emergency Service, Pipeline, Public Service, and Recreation.

Structures Feature Types

Table of Contents

Emergency Service

Pipeline

Public Service

Recreation

 


 

EMERGENCY SERVICE

 

Fire Station / EMS Station

Subtype of Emergency Service

  • FType: Emergency Response and Law Enforcement
  • FCode: 74026
  • Feature Description: A facility housing fire-fighting equipment and/or personnel and a provider of emergency medical services.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White text on top of a red square.
Fire Station / EMS Station: White letter 'F' inside of a red square.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - F):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Square):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 220,20,60
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Hospital / Medical Center

Subtype of Emergency Service

  • FType: Health and Medical
  • FCode: 80012
  • Feature Description: A building or building complex providing inpatient services for medical or surgical care.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White text on top of a blue square.
Hospital / Medical Center: White letter 'H"' inside of a dark blue square.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - H):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Square):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 12,71,157
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Law Enforcement

Subtype of Emergency Service

  • FType: Emergency Response and Law Enforcement
  • FCode: 74034
  • Feature Description: A facility housing law enforcement equipment and personnel.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White star on top of a blue square.
Law Enforcement: White star inside of a blue square.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolLaw Enforcement
    • Symbol Description: White star inside of a blue square.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Star):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Maker - Square):
    • Size: 5.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 65,105,225
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

PIPELINE

 

Oil / Gas Pipeline (Alaska only)

Subtype of Pipeline

  • FType: Energy
  • FCode: 75017
  • Feature Description: A closed conduit for conveying oil and (or) gas over long distances located above the ground (terrain) or above the surface of a waterbody.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A solid line.
Oil / Gas Pipeline (Alaska only): Black solid line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.36 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text with a halo.
Oil / Gas Pipeline (Alaska only) - Label: Black text with a light gray halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Curved and offset from line

 


 

PUBLIC SERVICE

 

Cemetery

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Public Attractions and Landmark Building
  • FCode: 82010
  • Feature Description: A place or area for burying the dead.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White tombstone inside a black square.
Cemetery: White tombstone symbol inside of a black, vertical rectangle.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolCemetery
    • Symbol Description: White tombstone symbol inside of a black, vertical rectangle.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Tombstone - Top):
    • Size: 4.20 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Tombstone - Base):
    • Size: 4.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Rectangle):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text with a halo.
Cemetery - Label: Black text with a light gray halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point.

 


 

City / Town Hall

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83044
  • Feature Description: A building that contains the offices of the public officials of a city, town, or community.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Brown building with four columns.
City / Town Hall: Reddish brown building with four columns.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolCity / Town Hall
    • Symbol Description: Reddish brown building with four columns.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Knockout):
    • Size: 12.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): No Color
    • Transparency: Not applicable

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

College / University

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Education
  • FCode: 73006
  • Feature Description: A building or group of buildings used exclusively as an institution of higher learning that grants a degree at the completion of an extensive course of studies.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Black building on top of a white building-shape background.
College / University: Black building symbol and a triangular flag on top of its roof with a white halo. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolCollege / University
    • Symbol Description: Black building symbol and a triangular flag on top of its roof with a white halo.   
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Halo):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Halo):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 7 (Halo):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text with a halo.
College / University - Label: Black text with a light gray halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point

 


 

Court House

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83011
  • Feature Description: A building in which courts of law are regularly held.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gavel with a gavel block.
Court House: Reddish brown gavel symbol with a darker red gavel block. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolCourt House
    • Symbol Description: Reddish brown gavel symbol with a darker red gavel block. 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 115,38,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 17.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

Media
Black text with a halo.
Court House - Label: Black text with a light gray halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point

 


 

Post Office

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Mail and Shipping
  • FCode: 78006
  • Feature Description: Facility operated by the United States Postal Service for the collection, processing and distribution of mail.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White letters "PO" inside of a dark gray oval.
Post Office: White letters 'P' and 'O' inside of a dark gray oval.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolPost Office
    • Symbol Description: White letters 'P' and 'O' inside of a dark gray oval.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - P):
    • Size: 4.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - O):
    • Size: 4.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 12.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Prison / Correctional Facility

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Emergency Response and Law Enforcement
  • FCode: 74036
  • Feature Description: A facility for the confinement of persons convicted of crimes.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White star on top of a black square.
Prison / Correctional Facility: White star inside of a black square.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Star):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Square):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 52,52,52
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

School

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Education
  • FCode: 73002
  • Feature Description: A building or group of buildings used primarily/exclusively as learning center for children grades pre-kindergarten through high school.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Black marker on top of a white square.
School: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolSchool
    • Symbol Description: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - School):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Rectangle):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Elementary

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Education
  • FCode: 73003
  • Feature Description: A school for the first four to eight years of a child's formal education, often including kindergarten.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction
Media
Black marker on top of a white square.
Elementary: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolElementary
    • Symbol Description: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications
  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - School):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Rectangle):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling
  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Middle School

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Education
  • FCode: 73004
  • Feature Description: A school between elementary school and high school, usually having three or four grades, variously including grades 5 through 9.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction
Media
Black marker on top of a white square.
Middle School: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolMiddle School
    • Symbol Description: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications
  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - School):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Rectangle):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling
  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

High School

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Education
  • FCode: 73005
  • Feature Description: A secondary school attended after middle school that usually includes grades 9 or 10 through 12.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction
Media
Black marker on top of a white square.
High School: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolHigh School
    • Symbol Description: Black, horizontal rectangle symbol with a flag pole and flag inside of a white, vertical rectangle.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications
  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - School):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Rectangle):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling
  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

State Capitol

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83006
  • Feature Description: A building occupied by a state legislature.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Black star on top of a yellow circle, at different offsets.
State Capitol: Black star inside of a yellow circle. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolState Capitol
    • Symbol Description: Black star inside of a yellow circle. 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Star):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Circle):
    • Size: 7.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

State Supreme Court

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83010
  • Feature Description: A building that houses the highest court in the state court system.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Gavel with a gavel block.
State Supreme Court: Reddish brown gavel symbol with a darker red gavel block. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolState Supreme Court
    • Symbol Description: Reddish brown gavel symbol with a darker red gavel block. 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 115,38,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 17.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 7 (Knockout):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): No Color
    • Transparency: Not applicable

 

Labeling

Media
Black text with a halo.
State Supreme Court - Label: Black text with a light gray halo. 
  • Labeling Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 0.70 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Best position around point

 


 

Technical / Trade School

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Education
  • FCode: 73007
  • Feature Description: Private, state or government establishment primarily engaged in offering courses, job-specific training and (or) apprenticeships in skilled occupations often leading to job-specific certifications.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Black marker with the letter "T" on top of a white building-shape background.
Technical / Trade School: Black, horizontal rectangle marker with a flag pole and a letter "T" inside of a white building-shape background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolTechnical / Trade School
    • Symbol Description: Black, horizontal rectangle marker with a flag pole and a letter "T" inside of a white building-shape background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 4.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 7.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5  (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

US Supreme Court

Subtype of Public Service

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83008
  • Feature Description: A building that houses the Supreme Court, the highest judicial body in the United States and meets in Washington, D.C. in the United States Supreme Court Building.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Brown building with five columns.
US Supreme Court: Reddish brown building symbol with five columns and a darker red base.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolUS Supreme Court
    • Symbol Description: Reddish brown building symbol with five columns and a darker red base.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 5.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 2.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 2.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 107,36,18
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 168,56,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

RECREATION

 

Cabin

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Public Attractions and Landmark Building
  • FCode: 82007
  • Feature Description: A cabin is a small house, cottage or hut, usually of primitive design and often situated in a wild or remote area. Cabins are typically isolated and have some functional significance as a shelter.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White outline of a cabin on top of a green background.
Cabin: White outline of a cabin  inside of a light green, square background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolCabin
    • Symbol Description: White outline of a cabin  inside of a light green, square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Building):
    • Size: 11.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Square Dot):
    • Size: 5.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Square):
    • Size: 8.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 60,179,133
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Campground

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Public Attractions and Landmark Building
  • FCode: 82008
  • Feature Description: A developed, designated site for camping in tents and/or recreational vehicles.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White tent inside a green square.
Campground: White outline of a tent inside of a light green, rounded square background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolCampground
    • Symbol Description: White outline of a tent inside of a light green, rounded square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Rounded Square):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 60,179,113
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Tent):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Headquarters

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83023
  • Feature Description: The primary administrative office of an organization, such as the National Park Service or U.S. Forest Service, as designated by the respective organization. This is often a center of operations from which orders are issued.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Letters 'H' and 'Q' in white font on top of a brown background.
Headquarters: White letters 'H' and 'Q' inside of a brown, rounded square background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolHeadquarters
    • Symbol Description: White letters 'H' and 'Q' inside of a brown, rounded square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - H):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Q):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Rounded Square):
    • Size: 10.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 102,51,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Picnic Area

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Public Attractions and Landmark Building
  • FCode: 82040
  • Feature Description: An established area for picnics which may include picnic tables and possibly other items related to eating outdoors, such as built-in grills, water faucets, garbage containers, and restrooms.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White picnic table inside a green square.
Picnic Area: White outline of a picnic table inside of a light green, rounded square background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolPicnic Area
    • Symbol Description: White outline of a picnic table inside of a light green, rounded square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Rounded Square):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 60,179,113
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Picnic Table):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Ranger Station

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Government and Military
  • FCode: 83033
  • Feature Description: A ranger station is a small building or a portion of a larger building typically where law enforcement or emergency services are available to visitors, such as where a Park Ranger or Forest Ranger is based.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Ranger and building on top of a brown background.
Ranger Station: White outlines of a ranger and building with a flag inside of a brown, rounded square background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolRanger Station
    • Symbol Description: White outlines of a ranger and building with a flag inside of a brown, rounded square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Rounded Square):
    • Size: 10.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 102,51,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Ranger Station):
    • Size: 10.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Shelter

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 82008
  • Feature Description: A designated shelter set up to provide warmth and refuge during cold weather conditions.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White shelter inside a green square.
Shelter: White outline of a shelter inside of a light green, square background.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolShelter
    • Symbol Description: White outline of a shelter inside of a light green, square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Base):
    • Size: 5.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Mid):
    • Size: 4.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Top):
    • Size: 3.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4  (Shape Marker - Square):
    • Size: 8.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 60,179,113
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Trailhead

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Public Attractions and Landmark Building
  • FCode: 82047
  • Feature Description: A designated area developed to provide transition from vehicle to foot, horse, or ATV travel. “Designated” means the responsible federal agency has marked the trailhead with ground signage, or it appears on a current and official visitor map, or is included in a GIS dataset provided by the responsible agency.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Hiker inside a light brown square.
Trailhead: White outline of a hiker with a pole and backpack inside of a light orange, rounded square background..
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolTrailhead
    • Symbol Description: White outline of a hiker with a pole and backpack inside of a light orange, rounded square background.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Rounded Square):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 205,133,63
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Hiker):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

Visitor Center

Subtype of Recreation

  • FType: Public Attractions and Landmark Building
  • FCode: 82048
  • Feature Description: A building or building cluster associated with (and usually, but not always, geographically inside) a federal land unit such as a National Park or National Forest. The primary purpose of a visitor center is to serve the general public through direct contact with staff and dissemination of information about the land unit. Visitor centers commonly have educational exhibits, artifact displays, and public restroom facilities. Excludes administrative office buildings open to the public and open-air structures such as amphitheaters, observation towers, or outdoor interpretive exhibits.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
White letter "V" inside a light brown square.
Visitor Center: White letter 'V' inside of a light orange square.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • SymbolVisitor Center
    • Symbol Description: White letter 'V' inside of a light orange square.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - V):
    • Size: 9.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Square):
    • Size: 8.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 205,133,63
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Labeling

  • Labeling: Not applicable

 


 

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