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ANCHORAGE

 

Definition: A named area that is suitable for ships to anchor in.

 

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  • Capture as a 2D point in the centre of the feature.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Use orthorectified imagery

  • Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, maritime charts, historical mapping, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.

  • The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

  • Only named anchorages are captured. 

 

CAPE

 

Definition: A named prominent headland projecting into the sea or inland waterbody.

 

Alternate Terms: Coastal point, Head, Headland, Ness, Peninsular, Point, Promontory.

 

 

 

  • Capture as a 2D point

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.

  • Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, maritime charts, historical mapping, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.

  • The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

  • Only named capes are captured

 

 

 

CAVE

 

Definition: A naturally formed, subterranean open area or chamber.

 

Alternate Terms: Cavern, Grotto, Sink, Sinkhole

 

 

  • Capture as a 2D point at the mouth of the feature.

  • Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, historical mapping, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.

  • The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

 

 

 

CORNER

 

Definition: A prominent or historical location at the intersection of two or more features.

 

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  • Capture as a 2D point where two or more linear features meet.

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • Only named corners are captured

 

 

FORD

 

Definition: A named shallow place in a river or stream where crossings can be made either on foot or in a vehicle.

 

Alternate Terms: Crossing 

 

  • Capture as a 2D point where the road crosses the stream

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

 

 

 

JUNCTION

 

Definition: A named place where two or more linear features join.

 

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  • Capture as a 2D point where two or more linear features meet.

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • Only named junctions are captured

 

 

LANDING PLACE

 

Definition: A named place where people and goods can be loaded (usually with historical significance)

 

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  • Capture as a 2D point at the centre of the feature.

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • Only named landing places are captured

 

 

MARINE ROCK

 

Definition: An isolated large mass of stone surrounded by the sea that is usually above water for part of the day.

 

Alternate Terms: Offshore Rock

 

 

  • Capture as a 2D point at the centre of the feature

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • Only named marine rocks are captured.

 

 

 

 

 

MOUNTAIN

 

Definition: A named markedly elevated landform having a high point called a peak or summit.

 

Alternate Terms: Hill, Peak, Summit

 

 

  • Capture as a 3D point at the centre of the feature

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • At times the peak may not be the highest point at that location but the most distinctive.

  • Obtain the elevation from the highest resolution digital elevation model (DEM) over the area. If the location of the cape co-insides with a survey control station, use the elevation from the control station.

  • Only named mountain peaks are captured.

 

 

PASS

 

Definition: A named gap in a range of mountains or hills permitting easier passage from one side to the other side.

 

Alternate Terms: Gap

 

 

  • Capture as a 2D point at the centre of the feature

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • Obtain the elevation from the highest resolution digital elevation model (DEM) over the area.

  • Only named passes are captured.

 

 

 

PLAIN

 

Definition: A broad, flat expanse of land.

 

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  • Capture as a 2D point at the centre of the feature

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Only named plains are captured

 

 

 

POCKET

 

Definition: Pocket – A named area of land within the bend of a river.

 

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  • Capture as a 2D point at the centre of the feature

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Only named plains are captured

 

 

TERRESTRIAL ROCK

 

Definition: An isolated rock formation or a monolith either on land or in an inland waterbody.

 

Alternate Terms: Boulder, Crag, Outcrop, Rock formation

 

 

  • Capture as a 2D point at the centre of the feature

  • The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery

  • Obtain the location from historical mapping and other documentation.

  • The actual position of these features is fuzzy and as such hard to define.

  • Only named terrestrial rocks are captured

 

 

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