Historical Points in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)

Historical Points in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) This feature layer, utilizing National Geospatial Data Asset (NGDA) data from the U.S. Geological Survey, displays historical points from the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Per USGS, “The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is the Federal and national standard for geographic nomenclature. The U.S. Geological Survey's National Geospatial Program developed the GNIS in support of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names as the official repository of domestic geographic names data, the official vehicle for geographic names use by all departments of the Federal Government, and the source for applying geographic names to Federal electronic and printed products.” Washington D.C. Historical Points Data currency: This cached Esri federal service is checked weekly for updates from its enterprise federal source (Historical Points) and will support mapping, analysis, data exports and OGC API – Feature access. NGDAID: 34 (Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) - USGS National Map Downloadable Data Collection) OGC API Features Link: (Historical Points in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) - OGC Features) copy this link to embed it in OGC Compliant viewers For more information, please visit: U.S. Board on Geographic Names For feedback please contact: [e-mail] NGDA Data Set This data set is part of the NGDA Cultural Resources Theme Community. Per the Federal Geospatial Data Committee (FGDC), Cultural Resources are defined as "features and characteristics of a collection of places of significance in history, architecture, engineering, or society. Includes National Monuments and Icons." For other NGDA Content: Esri Federal Datasets