Cartographic Specifications - Transportation
7.5-Minute OnDemand Topo cartographic specifications for Transportation including airports, rails, routes, and trails.
Feature Types
Airport
Heliport
FType: Airport
FCode: 20001
Feature Description: An area of land, water, or a structure used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, and includes its building and facilities, if any.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Layer 1 (top) |
6.0 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
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Layer 2 |
19.0 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
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Layer 3 |
14.0 |
230/152/0 |
0 |
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Layer 4 |
16.0 |
230/152/0 |
0 |
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Layer 5 |
14.0 |
230/152/0 |
0 |
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Layer 6 |
16.0 |
230/152/0 |
0 |
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Layer 7 (Base) |
14.0 |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Runway
FType: Runway
FCode: 20100
Feature Description: A defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Polygon Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Outline |
0.4 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
8.00 |
0/0/0 |
0.7 |
240/240/240 |
Horizontal and offset from polygon. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Seaplane Anchorage / Base
FType: Airport
FCode: 20002
Feature Description: A designated area of water used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of seaplanes and shoreside access.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Layer 1 (top) |
16.0 |
24/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 2 |
16.0 |
24/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 3 |
18.0 |
14/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 4 |
2.0 |
24/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 5 |
2.0 |
24/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 6 |
2.0 |
24/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 7 |
2.0 |
24/74/225 |
0 |
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Layer 8 (Base) |
14.0 |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Rail
Rail
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: 20200
Feature Description: A primary railway that provides service between destinations.
Rail: Siding / Spur
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: 20201
Feature Description: A stretch of railway track connected to a main railway and used for temporary storage, passing, loading, and/or unloading. The siding / spur can be part of a rail yard.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Line 1 (Hash Line) |
2.88 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
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Line 2 (Solid Line) |
0.36 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
Routes
4WD
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: An unpaved dirt trail where a four-wheel drive vehicle is required.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
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Line 1 (top) |
0.55 |
130/130/130 |
0 |
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Line 2 |
0.55 |
130/130/130 |
0 |
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Line 3 (base) |
1.8 |
235/235/235 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Segoe UI Italic |
6.00 |
0/0/0 |
1.0 |
240/240/240 |
Curved and offset from the line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Closed Road
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: Roads that are closed to vehicular traffic but still exist on the transportation system for potential future use.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
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Line 1 (top) |
0.7 |
130/130/130 |
0 |
|
Line 2 (base) |
0.9 |
235/235/235 |
0 |
Controlled-access Highway
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: Interstates and limited access highways.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line 1 (top) |
1.25 |
175/75/76 |
0 |
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Line 2 (base) |
2.5 |
130/41/41 |
0 |
Ferry Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: A route that connects and maintains transportation flow over a body of water. Conveys vehicles, people, and cargo over a waterbody in a boat. Excludes commuter ferry (ferry taxis) routes and routes used by sightseeing watercraft. Spatial representation is generalized and may not accurately depict the real world location of the feature.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line |
1.0 |
155/155/155 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI Italic |
7.00 |
0/0/0 |
1.0 |
240/240/240 |
Curved and offset from the line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Interstate Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: N/A
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
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Road Shield, Layer 2 |
24.0 |
0/0/255 |
0 |
|
Road Shield, Layer 1 (top) |
24.0 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
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Road Shield, Layer 3 (base) |
24.0 |
255/0/0 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
255/255/255 |
Regular placement, horizontal and centered on line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Local Connecting Road
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: Roads that collect traffic from local roads and connect smaller towns, subdivisions, and neighborhoods.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line |
1.5 |
110/111/110 |
0 |
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Line (base) |
2.5 |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
0/0/0 |
1.0 |
240/240/240 |
Curved and offset from line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Local Road
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: Generally a paved street, road, or byway that usually has a single lane of traffic in each direction.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line |
1.0 |
155/155/155 |
0 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI Italic |
6.00 |
0/0/0 |
1.0 |
240/240/240 |
Curved and offset from the line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Ramp
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: A road, sometimes called a "slip road", that typically allows controlled access from adjacent, not at-grade roads onto a limited access highway, often in the form of a cloverleaf interchange.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line |
1.75 |
201/103/103 |
0 |
Secondary Highway or Major Connecting Road
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: Main arteries and highways that are not limited access, usually in the U.S. Highway or State Highway systems.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line |
1.75 |
201/103/103 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
0/0/0 |
1.0 |
240/240/240 |
Curved and offset from line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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State Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: N/A
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
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Road Shield, Layer 1 (top) |
22.0 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
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Road Shield, Layer 2 (base) |
22.0 |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
0/0/0 |
Regular placement, horizontal and centered on line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Tunnel
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: An underground passage that is open at both ends and contains a road. Connects and maintains transportation flow underneath physical or human-built obstructions, such as a mountains or rivers. Spatial representation is generalized and may not accurately depict the real world location of the feature.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line 3 (End Caps) |
0.216 |
155/155/155 |
0 |
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Line 1 |
0.216 |
156/156/156 |
0 |
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Line 2 |
0.216 |
156/156/156 |
0 |
US Forest Service High Clearance Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: N/A
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
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Road Shield, Outline |
0.25 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
|
Road Shield, Fill |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
5.25 |
0/0/0 |
Centered on point. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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US Forest Service Primary Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: N/A
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Road Shield, Layer 2 (base) |
22.0 |
255/255/255 |
0 |
|
Road Shield, Layer 1 (top) |
22.0 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
5.00 |
0/0/0 |
Centered on point. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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US Forest Service Secondary Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: N/A
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Road Shield, Outline |
0.25 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
|
Road Shield, Fill |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
5.25 |
0/0/0 |
Centered on point. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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US Route
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: N/A
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Point Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Road Shield, Layer 1 (top) |
22.0 |
0/0/0 |
0 |
|
Road Shield, Layer 2 (base) |
22.0 |
255/255/255 |
0 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
0/0/0 |
Regular placement, horizontal and centered on line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Trails
Snow Trail
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of snow or ice and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Line 1 (top) dashed line |
0.9 |
124/81/173 |
0 |
|
Line 2 (base) solid transparent line |
1.7 |
225/225/225 |
50 |
Annotation
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Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
124/81/173 |
0.8 |
240/240/240 |
Regular placement, curved and offset from line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Standard / Terra Trail
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|
Line 1 (top) dashed line |
0.9 |
230/76/0 |
0 |
| Line 2 (base) solid transparent line | 1.7 | 225/225/225 | 50 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
176/82/33 |
0.8 |
240/240/240 |
Regular placement, curved and offset from line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Water Trail
FType: No FType for this feature
FCode: No FCode for this feature
Feature Description: A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of water (but may include land-based portages) and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.
Cartographic Representation
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Point Graphic Depiction |
Linear Graphic Depiction |
Polygon Graphic Depiction |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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Line Symbology Specifications
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SpecName |
SizePt |
Color RGB |
Transparency(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Line 1 (top) dashed line |
0.9 |
156/156/156 |
0 |
|
Line 2 (base) solid transparent line |
1.7 |
130/130/130 |
80 |
Annotation
|
Font Style |
Font Size |
Font Color |
Halo Size |
Halo Color |
Placement Properties |
Anno Graphic Depiction |
|
Segoe UI |
7.00 |
156/156/156 |
0.8 |
240/240/240 |
Regular placement, curved and offset from line. |
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
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