Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) / USGS ; United States Board on Geographic Names.
| Other author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Other author | United States Board on Geographic Names. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Reston, VA : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | United States (including the District of Columbia) and its Territories |
| Supplemental Content | Antarctica [Geographic Names Database] |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | GNIS |
| Frequency | Updated daily |
| Abstract | Database for names authorized by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. GNIS data has information on place names and features. Coverage includes the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and territories/outlying areas of the United States. Access to the Antarctica Geographic Names Database is also available. |
| General note | GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP). |
| Technical details | Mode of access: Internet via the USGS web site. Address as of 4/11/01: http://geonames.usgs.gov; current access is available via PURL. |
| Source of description | Description based on: version updated Oct. 7, 2014; title from web page (viewed Oct. 7, 2014). |
| Issued in other form | CD-ROM version: GNIS |
| Genre/form | Databases. |
| Genre/form | Gazetteers. |
| Genre/form | Maps. |
| LCCN | 2008230186 |
| GPO item number | 0621-J (online) |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16/2: |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |