Using legacy feature lists from the U.S. National Topographic Mapping Program of the
twentieth century, a taxonomy of features is presented for purposes of developing a
national topographic feature ontology for geographic mapping and analysis. After
reviewing published taxonomic classifications, six basic classes are suggested; terrain,
surface water, ecological regimes, built-up areas, divisions, and events. Aspects of
ontology development are suggested as the taxonomy is described.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | A topographic feature taxonomy for a U.S. national topographic mapping ontology |
| Authors | Dalia E. Varanka |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Publication Subtype | Conference publication |
| Index ID | 70058712 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center |