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FAQ's about Geographic Place Names (GNIS)
Why does the Geographic Names Information System entry say the feature is “in” a community, when I know it is not?
Why are some manmade and administrative features not listed in the Geographic Names Information System?
Can I obtain driving directions to a feature recorded as an entry in the Geographic Names Information System database?
Is there a compact disc (CD) product available for the Geographic Names Information System Database?
Why are there no entries for caves or military installations in the Geographic Names Information System Database?
Why can’t I find a name in the Geographic Names Information System Database?
I think I have found an error in the Geographic Names Information System Database. How do I report it?
Does the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database contain entries for geographic features that are historical?
Can I obtain information regarding who is buried in a particular cemetery?
What datum applies to the geographic coordinates in the Geographic Names Information System Database?
Can I add new entries to the Geographic Names Information System for manmade and administrative features, such as churches, cemeteries, schools, shopping centers, etc.?
Do you have Geographic Names Information System data I can download?
How accurate is the elevation data in the Geographic Names Information System Database? How was it measured?
I have heard that the use of the apostrophe “s”, such as Pike’s Peak (Pikes Peak in the database) to show possession is not allowed in geographic names, so why are there many such entries in the Geographic Names Information System Database?
How can I propose to change the name of a natural feature?
How can I name an unnamed natural feature?
What is the most frequently occurring community (city, town, village, etc.) name in the United States?
What is the difference between "mountain", "hill", and "peak"; "lake" and "pond"; or "river" and "creek"?
How many counties are there in the United States?
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