GRANIT Metadata for Places of Interest


Title: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Time Period of Content: 1901 - 08/2008 Publication Date: 06/2006
Originator: NH Office of Energy and Planning
Abstract:
GNIS contains point data derived from the federal Geographic Names Information System, depicting the locations of all named places in New Hampshire. Place name locations from the federal GNIS have been corrected and updated, based upon a variety of sources, including current and historic US Geological Survey topographic maps, aerial photography, New Hampshire state agency records, and current web sites.
Theme Keywords: Geographic Names, Place Names, Named Places, Nomenclature, GNIS
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