Boundaries
Legally
or otherwise uniquely defined areas,
such as jurisdictions, electoral
districts, ZIP Codes,
etc.
Facilities
& Utilities
Geography
and infrastructure related to the
provision of facility- and
utility-based public
services.
General
Purpose & Miscellaneous
Multiple-use
maps, and maps without a specific
topic
category.
Natural
Resources
The
identification, study, and management
of natural resources, including
the effects and mitigation of human
impacts on the land and environment.
Physical
Geography & Environment
The
earth's surface and what's on
it, such as land forms, hydrography,
topography,
and geology. Also natural and environmental
processes.
Planning
Derived
divisions of
land based on regulatory codes,
such as zoning and
land use; can be cross-jurisdictional.
Public
Health
Community-oriented
health and fitness topics.
Public
Safety
Police, fire, emergency
management, etc.
Recreation
Parks,
trails, outdoor activities, etc..
Transportation
Transit
and road topics, including infrastructure,
planning, routing, public use,
and alternate modes.
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