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titleAttribute Schema:

Bays

A polygon feature class displaying the extent of named recesses in the coastline of sea or shoreline of a waterbody.

Column Name

Nulls

Format

Size

Description

Constraints

FEATURE_TYPE

No

Text

50

 

Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options:

  • Bay

 

 

NAME

No

Text

100

The name of the feature.

 

ALTERNATE_NAME

Yes

Text

100

 

An alternate name of the feature if available from the Queensland Place Names Database, otherwise left blank.

 

 

QLD_PNDB_ID

Yes

Long

 

Queensland Place Names Database unique identifier

 

ATTRIBUTE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

The source map, or data where the name of the feature was obtained.

 

ATTRIBUTE_DATE

No

Date

 

Date of the source map, or data where the name of the feature was obtained.

 

ADDITIONAL_NAMES

Yes

Text

100

 

The feature may be commonly known by other names or have different spelling. Multiple additional names can be shown and separated by a comma.

 

 

ADD_NAMES_SOURCE

Yes

Text

100

 

The source map or data that the additional names were obtained.  Multiple sources can be shown, separated by a comma. If multiple sources are shown, the written sequence will be the same as the written sequence of the names themselves.

 

 

FEATURE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

 

The source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

FEATURE_DATE

No

Date

 

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

PFI

No

Text

 

 

A Persistent Feature Identifier (PFI) is generated for each feature at the point of creation in the database. The value of the PFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) until the feature is retired. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

UFI

No

Text

 

 

A Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) is generated for each new feature at the point of creation in the database (at this point the PFI and UFI will be the same). The value of the UFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) unless the feature is split into multiple other parts. If the feature is split, the separate parts will retain the original PFI but new UFI’s will be generated for the split parts. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

CREATED_DATE*

No

Date

 

The date the feature was originally captured and first loaded to the database

*internal use only

 

LAST_EDITED_DATE*

No

Date

 

Date of the last editing or revision to the feature

*internal use only

 

DIMENSION_M2

No

Double

 

The area of the feature measured in square metres GDA2020

 

UPPER_SCALE

No

Long

 

The upper scale for which the feature should be considered suitable for digital display

dm_upper_scale

TEXT_NOTE

Yes

Text

50

 

For mapping purposes. Additional annotation that can be shown on a map.

 

 

ADD_INFORMATION

Yes

Text

255

A comment field (additional information)

 

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titleAttribute Schema:

Islands

A polygon feature class displaying the extent of marine (offshore) and terrestrial (within an inland waterbody) islands within the state of Queensland

Column Name

Nulls

Format

Size

Description

Constraints

FEATURE_TYPE

No

Text

50

 

Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options:

  • Marine Island

  • Terrestrial Island

 

dm_island

NAME

Yes

Text

100

The name of the feature (if available)

 

ALTERNATE_NAME

Yes

Text

100

 

An alternate name of the feature if available from the Queensland Place Names Database, otherwise left blank

 

 

QLD_PNDB_ID

Yes

Long

 

Queensland Place Names Database unique identifier

 

ATTRIBUTE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

 

If the feature is named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data from which the features name has been obtained.

If the feature is not named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data used to define what the feature type is.  

 

 

ATTRIBUTE_DATE

No

Date

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data used for attributing the feature.

 

ADDITIONAL_NAMES

Yes

Text

100

 

Other names of the feature if not recorded in the Queensland Place Names Database. May be commonly known by other names or have different spelling. Multiple names can be shown, separated by a comma.

 

 

ADD_NAMES_SOURCE

Yes

Text

100

 

The source map or data that the additional names were obtained.  Multiple sources can be shown, separated by a comma. If multiple sources are shown, the written sequence will be the same as the written sequence of the names themselves.

 

 

FEATURE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

FEATURE_DATE

No

Date

 

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

PFI

No

Text

 

 

A Persistent Feature Identifier (PFI) is generated for each feature at the point of creation in the database. The value of the PFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) until the feature is retired. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

UFI

No

Text

 

 

A Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) is generated for each new feature at the point of creation in the database (at this point the PFI and UFI will be the same). The value of the UFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) unless the feature is split into multiple other parts. If the feature is split, the separate parts will retain the original PFI but new UFI’s will be generated for the split parts. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

CREATED_DATE*

No

Date

 

The date the feature was originally captured and first loaded to the database

*internal use only

 

LAST_EDITED_DATE*

No

Date

 

Date of the last editing or revision to the feature

*internal use only

 

DIMENSION_M2

No

Double

 

The area of the feature measured in square metres GDA2020

 

UPPER_SCALE

No

Long

 

The upper scale for which the feature should be considered suitable for digital display

dm_upper_scale

TEXT_NOTE

Yes

Text

50

 

For mapping purposes. Additional annotation that can be shown on a map. In this field,

  • If the feature has no name - type in lower case

either of the following
  • :

    • island

 

ADD_INFORMATION

Yes

Text

255

A comment field (additional information)

 

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titleAttribute Schema:

Linear Landforms

A polyline feature class displaying the location of identified coastal, marine and terrestrial landforms.

Column Name

Nulls

Format

Size

Description

Constraints

FEATURE_TYPE

No

Text

50

 

Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options:

  • Beach

  • Cliff

  • Passage

  • Range

  • Reach

  • Valley

  • Other Linear Landform

 

dm_linear_

landform

NAME

Yes

Text

100

The name of the feature (if available)

 

ALTERNATE_NAME

Yes

Text

100

An alternate name of the feature if available from the Queensland Place Names Database, otherwise left blank

 

QLD_PNDB_ID

Yes

Long

 

Queensland Place Names Database unique identifier

 

ATTRIBUTE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

 

If the feature is named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data from which the features name has been obtained.

If the feature is not named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data used to define what the feature type is.  

 

 

ATTRIBUTE_DATE

No

Date

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data used for attributing the feature.

 

ADDITIONAL_NAMES

Yes

Text

100

 

Other names of the feature if not recorded in the Queensland Place Names Database. May be commonly known by other names or have different spelling. Multiple names can be shown, separated by a comma.

 

 

ADD_NAMES_SOURCE

Yes

Text

100

 

The source map or data that the additional names were obtained.  Multiple sources can be shown, separated by a comma. If multiple sources are shown, the written sequence will be the same as the written sequence of the names themselves.

 

 

FEATURE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

 

The source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

FEATURE_DATE

No

Date

 

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

PFI

No

Text

 

 

A Persistent Feature Identifier (PFI) is generated for each feature at the point of creation in the database. The value of the PFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) until the feature is retired. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

UFI

No

Text

 

 

A Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) is generated for each new feature at the point of creation in the database (at this point the PFI and UFI will be the same). The value of the UFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) unless the feature is split into multiple other parts. If the feature is split, the separate parts will retain the original PFI but new UFI’s will be generated for the split parts. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

CREATED_DATE*

No

Date

 

The date the feature was originally captured and first loaded to the database

*internal use only

 

LAST_EDITED_DATE*

No

Date

 

Date of the last editing or revision to the feature

*internal use only

 

DIMENSION_M

No

Double

 

The length of the feature measured in metres GDA2020

 

UPPER_SCALE

No

Long

 

The upper scale for which the feature should be considered suitable for digital display

dm_upper_scale

TEXT_NOTE

Yes

Text

50

 

For mapping purposes. Additional annotation that can be shown on a map.

  • If the feature has no name, type in lower case, the feature type:

    • e.g., beach

 

 

ADD_INFORMATION

Yes

Text

255

A comment field (additional information)

 

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titleAttribute Schema:

Terrain Points

A point feature class displaying the location of identified terrestrial and marine formations.

Column Name

Nulls

Format

Size

Description

Constraints

FEATURE_TYPE

No

Text

50

 

Unique feature type that identifies the type of topographic feature. Options:

  • Cape

  • Cave

  • Corner

  • Ford

  • Junction

  • Landing Place

  • Marine Rock

  • Mountain

  • Pass

  • Plain

  • Pocket

  • Terrestrial Rock

  • Other Terrain Point

 

dm_terrain

NAME

Yes

Text

100

The name of the feature (if available)

 

ALTERNATE_NAME

Yes

Text

100

 

An alternate name of the feature if available from the Queensland Place Names Database, otherwise left blank.

 

 

QLD_PNDB_ID

Yes

Long

 

Queensland Place Names Database unique identifier

 

ATTRIBUTE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

 

If the feature is named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data from which the features name has been obtained.

If the feature is not named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data used to define what the feature type is.  

 

 

ATTRIBUTE_DATE

No

Date

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data used for attributing the feature.

 

ADDITIONAL_NAMES

Yes

Test

100

 

Other names of the feature if not recorded in the Queensland Place Names Database. May be commonly known by other names or have different spelling. Multiple names can be shown, separated by a comma.

 

 

ADD_NAMES_SOURCE

Yes

Text

100

 

The source map or data that the additional names were obtained.  Multiple sources can be shown, separated by a comma. If multiple sources are shown, the written sequence will be the same as the written sequence of the names themselves.

 

 

FEATURE_SOURCE

No

Text

100

The source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location of the feature was obtained from.

 

FEATURE_DATE

No

Date

 

 

Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

ELEVATION_M

Yes

Double

 

 

The elevation of the feature measured in metres in relation to the Australian Height Datum. This field only relates to Capes, Mountains and Passes otherwise left blank

 

 

ELEVATION_SOURCE

Yes

Text

100

The digital elevation model, map, or data that the elevation of the feature was obtained from

 

ELEVATION_DATE

Yes

Date

 

 

Date of the digital elevation model, map, or data that the elevation of the feature was obtained from.

 

 

RELATIONSHIP

Yes

Text

12

 

Relationship to sea level. Options:

Exposed

Submerged

Tidal

 

This field only relates to Marine Rocks, otherwise left blank

 

dm_geo

relationship

PFI

No

Text

 

 

A Persistent Feature Identifier (PFI) is generated for each feature at the point of creation in the database. The value of the PFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) until the feature is retired. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

UFI

No

Text

 

 

A Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) is generated for each new feature at the point of creation in the database (at this point the PFI and UFI will be the same). The value of the UFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) unless the feature is split into multiple other parts. If the feature is split, the separate parts will retain the original PFI but new UFI’s will be generated for the split parts. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers)

 

 

CREATED_DATE*

No

Date

 

The date the feature was originally captured and first loaded to the database

*internal use only

 

LAST_EDTED_DATE

No

Date

 

Date of the last editing or revision to the feature

*internal use only

 

UPPER_SCALE

No

Long

 

The upper scale for which the feature should be considered suitable for digital display

dm_upper_scale

TEXT_NOTE

Yes

Text

50

 

For mapping purposes. Additional annotation that can be shown on a map. In this field, type in lower case either of the following:

ford

 

  • If the feature type is classified as mountain, transfer the elevation and unit of measurement (typed in lower case) into this field.

    • e.g., 150m

 

ADD_INFORMATION

Yes

Text

255

A comment field (additional information)

 

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titleCapture Process:

 

ANCHORAGE

 

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

 

Alternate Terms:

 

 

 

  • 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.

 

Alternate Terms:

 

 

 

  • 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.

 

Alternate Terms:

 

 

 

  • 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)

 

Alternate Terms: 

 

  • 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.

 

Alternate Terms:

 

 

  • 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.

 

Alternate Terms:

 

 

  • 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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