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Geographic Names Information System
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is an automated data system developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to standardize and disseminate information on geographic names. GNIS provides primary information for all known places, features, and areas in the United States identified by a proper name. The information in the system can be manipulated to meet varied needs. You can incorporate information from GNIS into your own data base for special applications.
Suggested Citation
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 1984, Geographic Names Information System, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/70039514.