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US Topo cartographic specifications including feature symbology and annotation for Transportation including Airport, Rail, Route, and Trail.

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Transportation Feature Types

Table of Contents

Airport

Rail

Route

Trail

 

 

AIRPORT

 

Heliport

Subtype of Airport

  • FType: 200
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A capital letter "H" on a white background inside of an orange circle with a black outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Heliport: A capital letter "H" on a white background inside of an orange circle with a black outline.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Heliport
    • Symbol Description: A capital letter "H" on a white background inside of an orange circle with a black outline.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 6.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 19.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 230,152,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 230,152,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 230,152,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 230,152,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 7 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

Runway

Subtype of Airport

  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Polygon

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Polygon outline with no fill.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Runway: Black outline with no fill.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Runway
    • Symbol Description: Black outline with no fill.

 

Polygon Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.40 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
Black text in a roman font.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Runway - Annotation: Black text with a light gray halo.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 8.00 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: Horizontal and offset from polygon.

 

 

Seaplane Anchorage / Base

Subtype of Airport

  • FType: 200
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Blue anchor inside of a blue circle.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Seaplane Anchorage / Base: Blue anchor symbol inside of a blue circle with a white halo, resembling a compass.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Seaplane Anchorage / Base
    • Symbol Description: Blue anchor symbol inside of a blue circle with a white halo, resembling a compass.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 16.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 18.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 14,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 4 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 2.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 5 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 2.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 6 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 2.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 7 (Shape Marker):
    • Size: 2.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 24,74,225
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 8 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: 14.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

RAIL

 

Rail

Subtype of Rail

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: 20200
  • Feature Description: A primary railway that provides service between destinations.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A hash line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rail: Hashed, black lines on top of a solid black line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rail
    • Symbol Description: Hashed, black lines on top of a solid black line.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Shape Size: 2.88 pt
    • Stroke Size: 0.003 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.36 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

Rail: Siding / Spur

Subtype of Rail

  • FType: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A hash line on top of a solid line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Rail: Siding / Spur: Hashed, black lines on top of a solid black line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Rail: Siding / Spur
    • Symbol Description: Hashed, black lines on top of a solid black line.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Shape Size: 2.88 pt
    • Stroke Size: 0.003 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.36 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

ROUTE

 

4WD

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: An unpaved dirt trail where a four-wheel drive vehicle is required.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A double dashed gray line on top of a light gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
4WD: Double dashed gray line on top of a lighter gray line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: 4WD
    • Symbol Description: Double dashed gray line on top of a lighter gray line.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 3.6·1.6):
    • Size: 0.55 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 130,130,130
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 3.6·1.6):
    • Size: 0.55 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 130,130,130
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.80 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 235,235,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

Closed Road

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Roads that are closed to vehicular traffic but still exist on the transportation system for potential future use.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

Graphic Depiction

Media
Two lines, a dashed gray line with a light gray outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Closed Road. Gray, dashed line with a light gray casing.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Closed Road
    • Symbol Description: Gray, dashed line with a light gray casing.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 5·2):
    • Size: 0.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 130,130,130
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 5·2):
    • Size: 0.90 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 235,235,235
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

Controlled-access Highway

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Interstates and limited access highways.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A line with an outline.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Controlled-access Highway: Red, solid line with a darker red casing. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.25 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 175,75,76
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 2.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 130,41,41
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

Ferry Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A dashed line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Ferry Route: Gray, dashed line with rounded caps.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Ferry Route
    • Symbol Description: Gray, dashed line with rounded caps.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 5.5·2):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 155,155,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
Black text in an italic font.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Ferry Route - Annotation: Black text in an italic font.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 6.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Curved and offset from the line.

 

 

Forest Service High Clearance Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Routes under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service that require a vehicle with high ground clearance to navigate safely.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Text symbol with route number placed on top of a road shield marker.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest Service High Clearance Route: Forest Service road symbol consisting of a vertical rectangle with a black outline and a black number identifying the road segment. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Forest Service High Clearance Route
    • Symbol Description: Forest Service road symbol consisting of a vertical rectangle with a black outline and a black number identifying the road segment. 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.25 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Media
A vertically oriented rectangle with a black outline and black number that identifies the route. `
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest Service High Clearance Route - Annotation: Forest Service road symbol consisting of a vertical rectangle with a black outline and a black number identifying the road segment. 

Annotation

  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 5.25 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: Not applicable
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Centered on point.

 

 

Forest Service Primary Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Routes under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service that provide public access to popular recreation areas and connect populated areas.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Text symbol with route number placed on top of a road shield marker.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest Service Primary Route: Forest Service road shield consisting of a multi-part polygon with a black outline, white fill, and a black number identifying the road segment. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Forest Service Primary Route
    • Symbol Description: Forest Service road shield consisting of a multi-part polygon with a black outline, white fill, and a black number identifying the road segment. 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Solid Stroke):
    • Shape Marker Size: 22.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Solid Stroke):
    • Shape Marker Size: 22.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
A two-part polygon with a black outline and a black number identifying the route.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest Service Primary Route - Annotation: Forest Service road shield consisting a multi-part polygon with a black outline, white fill, and a black number identifying the road segment. 
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
    • Annotation: Forest Service Primary Route - Annotation
    • Annotation Description: Forest Service road shield consisting a multi-part polygon with a black outline, white fill, and a black number identifying the road segment. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 5.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: Not applicable
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Centered on point.

 

 

Forest Service Secondary Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Routes under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service that are not as highly trafficked as primary routes but have higher traffic than local roads.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Text symbol with route number placed on top of a road shield marker.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest Service Secondary Route: Forest Service road shield consisting of a horizontally oriented rectangle with a black outline, white fill and a black number identifying a road segment. 
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Forest Service Secondary Route
    • Symbol Description: Forest Service road shield consisting of a horizontally oriented rectangle with a black outline, white fill and a black number identifying a road segment. 
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 0.25 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Fill):
    • Size: Not applicable
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
A horizontally oriented rectangle with a black outline and a black number identifying the route.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Forest Service Secondary Route - Annotation: Forest Service road shield consisting of a horizontally oriented rectangle with a black outline, white fill and a black number identifying a road segment. 
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
    • Annotation: Forest Service Secondary Route - Annotation
    • Annotation Description: Forest Service road shield consisting of a horizontally oriented rectangle with a black outline, white fill and a black number identifying a road segment. 
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 5.25 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: Not applicable
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Centered on point.

 

 

Interstate Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Fast, wide roads that traverse states and connect important cities. Part of the Interstate Highway System.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Text symbol with route number placed on top of a road shield marker.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Interstate Route: Interstate shield shown in the traditional red and blue coloring with a white number identifying the road segment.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Interstate Route
    • Symbol Description: Interstate shield shown in the traditional red and blue coloring with a white number identifying the road segment.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Solid Stroke):
    • Shape Maker Size: 24.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Shape Marker Size: 24.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,255
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - Fill):
    • Shape Marker Size: 24.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
A red and blue interstate symbol with a white number that identifies the route.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Interstate Route - Annotation: Interstate shield shown in the traditional red and blue coloring with a white number identifying the road segment.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
    • Annotation: Interstate Route - Annotation
    • Annotation Description: Interstate shield shown in the traditional red and blue coloring with a white number identifying the road segment.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
  • Font Halo Size: Not applicable
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, horizontal and centered on line.

 

 

Local Connecting Road

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Roads that collect traffic from local roads and connect smaller towns, subdivisions, and neighborhoods.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A gray line on top of a white line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Local Connecting Road: Gray line with a white casing.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 110,111,110
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 2.50 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
Black text in a roman font.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Local Connecting Road - Annotation: Black text.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Curved and offset from line.

 

 

Local Road

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Generally a paved street, road, or byway that usually has a single lane of traffic in each direction.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A single gray line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Local Road: Gray line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 155,155,155
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
Black text in an italic font.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Local Road - Annotation: Black text with an italic font.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI, Italic
  • Font Size: 6.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Curved and offset from the line.

 

 

Ramp

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A single red line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Ramp: Red line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Ramp
    • Symbol Description: Red line.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.75 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 201,103,103
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

Secondary Highway

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Main arteries and highways that are not limited access, usually in the US Highway or State Highway systems.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A single red line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Secondary Highway: Red line.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.75 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 201,103,103
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
Black text in a roman font.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Secondary Highway - Annotation: Black text.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: 1.00 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Curved and offset from line.

 

 

State Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Numbered routes designated and maintained by local state governments.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Text symbol with route number placed on top of a road shield marker.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
State Route: Shape marker consisting of a black circle, white fill, and a black label contained within identifying a road segment.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: State Route
    • Symbol Description: Shape marker consisting of a black circle, white fill, and a black label contained within identifying a road segment.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker - Solid Stroke):
    • Shape Marker Size: 22.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker - Solid Fill):
    • Shape Marker Size: 22.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
A state highway shield consisting of a circular shield with a black outline and black number identifying the route.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
State Route - Annotation: Shape marker consisting of a black circle, white fill, and a black label contained within identifying a road segment.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
    • Annotation: State Route - Annotation
    • Annotation Description: Shape marker consisting of a black circle, white fill, and a black label contained within identifying a road segment.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: Not applicable
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, horizontal and centered on line.

 

 

Tunnel

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Two dashed lines (at different offsets) with caps on both ends.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Tunnel: Two dashed lines (at different offsets) with caps on both ends.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Tunnel
    • Symbol Description: Two dashed lines (at different offsets) with caps on both ends. 
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 3.6·1.6):
    • Size: 0.216 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 3.6·1.6):
    • Size: 0.216 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 3 (Shape Marker - End Caps):
    • Size: 13.0003 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

  • Annotation: Not applicable

 

 

US Route

Subtype of Route

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • Feature Description: Also known as “US Highways,” these are numbered highways that connect populated places across the country and can sometimes be limited-access via onramps and offramps.
  • Feature Geometry: Point

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
Text symbol with route number placed on top of a road shield marker.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
US Route: Text symbol with annotation placed on top of a road shield marker.
  • Point Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: US Route
    • Symbol Description: Text symbol with annotation placed on top of a road shield marker.
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Point Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Shape Marker):
    • Shape Marker Size: 22.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Shape Marker):
    • Shape Marker Size: 22.00 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 255,255,255
    • Transparency: 0%

 

Annotation

Media
A US Highway shield symbol with a black outline and a black number identifying the route.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
US Route - Annotation: US Highway road shield with a black outline and a black number identifying the road segment.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
    • Annotation: US Route - Annotation
    • Annotation Description: US Highway road shield with a black outline and a black number identifying the road segment.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 0,0,0
  • Font Halo Size: Not applicable
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): Not applicable
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, horizontal and centered on line.

 

 

TRAIL

 

Snow Trail

Subtype of Trail

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A purple dashed line on top of a solid gray transparent line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Snow Trail: Purple, dashed line with light gray, transparent casing.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: 
    • Symbol: Snow Trail
    • Symbol Description: Purple, dashed line with light gray, transparent casing.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 13·2·2·2·6·2·2·2):
    • Size: 0.90 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 124,81,173
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 225,225,225
    • Transparency: 50%

 

Annotation

Media
A purple text string with an off-white halo identifying a snow trail.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Snow Trail - Annotation: Purple text with a light gray halo displaying trail name.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
    • Annotation: Snow Trail - Annotation
    • Annotation Description: Purple text with a light gray halo displaying trail name.
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 124,81,173
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, curved and offset from line.

 

 

Terra Trail

Subtype of Trail

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
An orange dashed line on top of a solid gray transparent line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Terra Trail: Orange, dashed line with light gray, transparent casing.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction: 
    • Symbol: Terra Trail
    • Symbol Description: Orange, dashed line with light gray, transparent casing.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 13·2·2·2·6·2·2·2):
    • Size: 0.90 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 230,76,0
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 225,225,225
    • Transparency: 50%

 

Annotation

Media
A dark orange text string with an off-white halo identifying a standard/terra trail.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Terra Trail - Annotation: Orange text with a light gray halo displaying trail name.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 176,82,33
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, curved and offset from line.

 

 

Water Trail

Subtype of Trail

  • FType: Not applicable
  • FCode: Not applicable
  • 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.
  • Feature Geometry: Linear

 

Graphic Depiction

Media
A gray dashed line on top of a solid gray transparent line.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Water Trail: Gray, dashed line with light gray, transparent casing.
  • Point Graphic Depiction: Not applicable
  • Linear Graphic Depiction:
    • Symbol: Water Trail
    • Symbol Description: Gray, dashed line with light gray, transparent casing.
  • Polygon Graphic Depiction: Not applicable

 

Line Symbology Specifications

  • Layer 1 (Stroke - Dash/Gap Pattern: 13·2·2·2·6·2·2·2):
    • Size: 0.90 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
    • Transparency: 0%
  • Layer 2 (Solid Stroke):
    • Size: 1.70 pt
    • Color (R,G,B): 130,130,130
    • Transparency: 80%

 

Annotation

Media
A gray text string with an off-white halo identifying a water trail.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Water Trail - Annotation: Gray text with a light gray halo displaying trail name.
  • Annotation Graphic Depiction:
  • Font Style: Segoe UI
  • Font Size: 7.00 pt
  • Font Color (R,G,B): 156,156,156
  • Font Halo Size: 0.80 pt
  • Font Halo Color (R,G,B): 240,240,240
  • Placement Properties: Regular placement, curved and offset from line.

 

 

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