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[at-l] USGS Mapping Information: GNIS Data Base Query

Geographic Names Information System 
Online Data Base Query Form
URL: http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html
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[General Instructions]
Items 1 thru 8 do not all have to be filled in. 

Example: If you are looking cemeteries near the AT. Enter the state name in
item 3. State Name. Enter cemetery in item 5. Feature Type. Enter the name of
the USGS 7.5'x7.5' map in item 8. USGS 7.5' x 7.5' Map Name: This will give
you a list of the cemeteries shown on the map. The AT guide book have the
names of USGS Maps. You can get a list of maps by: entering Appalachian in
item 1. Feature Name. and Trail in item 5. Feature Type.

FEATURE TYPE - Terms.
If you want to find Shelters - use the term Locale or other.
Other terms that you may want to look for:
dam, falls, gap, lake, ppl (populated place), reservoir, spring, summit,
trail, tower and well. You can, get a list of terms on the web site.

1.  Feature Name:                               
2.  Query Variant Name Also?: Yes No 
3.  State Name:                                   
4.  County Name:                                
5.  Feature Type:                                  
6.  Population Range: to  
7.  Elevation Range (feet): to  
8.  USGS 7.5' x 7.5' Map Name:
9.  Does your Browser support Tables? Yes No  (If you want to use the info in
a WP program check NO, even if your brower supports tables.)
10. Execute Query:or 

Have fun. Wildbill
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