Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for New York 2007

The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN), contains information about physical and cultural geographic features in the United States and associated areas, both current and historical, but not including roads and highways. The database also contains geographic names in Antarctica. The database holds the Federally recognized name of each feature and defines the location of the feature by state, county, USGS topographic map, and geographic coordinates. Other feature attributes include names or spellings other than the official name, feature designations, feature class, historical and descriptive information, and for some categories of features the geometric boundaries. The database assigns a unique feature identifier, a random number, that is a key for accessing, integrating, or reconciling GNIS data with other data sets. The GNIS is our Nation's official repository of domestic geographic feature names information.

Data and Resources

Field Value
access_constraints ["Use Constraints: None. Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey would be appreciated in products derived from these data.", "Access Constraints: None"]
bbox-east-long -71.821731
bbox-north-lat 45.213093
bbox-south-lat 40.483440
bbox-west-long -79.820332
contact-email gnis_manager@usgs.gov
coupled-resource []
dataset-reference-date [{"type": "publication", "value": "2007-01-01"}]
frequency-of-update asNeeded
licence ["Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the USGS regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. The Geological Survey will warrant the delivery of this product in computer-readable format. The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided \"as is\" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.\n\n"]
metadata-date 2008-06-11
metadata-language eng; USA
metadata_type geospatial
progress underDevelopment
resource-type dataset
responsible-party [{"name": "U.S. Geological Survey", "roles": ["pointOfContact"]}]
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spatial_harvester true
Groups
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  • National Provider
  • North America
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  • district
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  • populated-place
  • state
  • territory
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metadata_created 2025-11-21T12:14:12.974954
metadata_modified 2025-11-21T12:14:12.974958
notes The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), developed by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN), contains information about physical and cultural geographic features in the United States and associated areas, both current and historical, but not including roads and highways. The database also contains geographic names in Antarctica. The database holds the Federally recognized name of each feature and defines the location of the feature by state, county, USGS topographic map, and geographic coordinates. Other feature attributes include names or spellings other than the official name, feature designations, feature class, historical and descriptive information, and for some categories of features the geometric boundaries. The database assigns a unique feature identifier, a random number, that is a key for accessing, integrating, or reconciling GNIS data with other data sets. The GNIS is our Nation's official repository of domestic geographic feature names information.
num_resources 9
num_tags 15
title Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) for New York 2007