Geographic Names

Geographical names encompass features whose primary characteristics relate to identifying places and provide location identifiers for named cultural and physical features of the real world.

This theme includes the following feature classes:

Bays

Islands

Bays

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

Attribute 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)

Feature Type definitions:

Bay – A named recess in the coastline of a sea or shoreline of a waterbody.

Upper scale:

Individual features may not agree with the following specifications to improve mapping legibility.

1:250 000 – all data < 9,000,000 m²
1:1 000 000 – >/= 9,000,000 m²

Capture Process:

BAY

Definition: A named recess in the shoreline of a sea or waterbody.

Alternate Terms: Bight, Cove, Entrance, Gulf, Harbour, Haven, Inlet, Sound

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extent of bays is fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Capture the boundary of the feature coincident with the defined coastline or shoreline. The polygon is completed by a straight line joining the approximate points where the recess into the land starts and finishes.
Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, maritime charts, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
NOTE – The Gulf of Carpentaria is included in the Feature Class “Seas”.

Islands

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

Attribute 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, type in lower case either of the following: island
ADD_INFORMATION	Yes	Text	255	A comment field (additional information)

Feature Type definitions:

Marine Island – An area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by the sea.
Terrestrial Island – A significant area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by inland waters.

Upper scale:

Individual features may not agree with the following specifications to improve mapping legibility.

1:1 000 000 – all data < 15,000,000 m²
1:5 000 000 – >/= 15,000,000 m²

Capture Process:

MARINE ISLAND

Definition: An area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by the sea

Alternate Terms: Cay, Island, Isles, Islet

Capture as a 2D polygon coincident with the defined coastline
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, maritime charts, maritime organisations, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

TERRESTRIAL ISLAND

Definition: An area of dry or relatively dry land surrounded by inland waters

Alternate Terms: Island

Capture as a 2D polygon coincident with the defined shoreline
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

Island Groups

A polygon feature class displaying the extent of named clusters or chains of marine islands within Queensland’s maritime waters.

Attribute Schema:

Island Groups
A polygon feature class displaying the extent of named clusters or chains of marine islands within Queensland’s maritime waters.
Column Name	Nulls	Format	Size	Description	Constraints
FEATURE_TYPE	No	Text	50	Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options: Island Group
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	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 of the feature 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)

Feature Type definitions:

Island Group – A cluster or chain of islands named as a group.

Upper scale:

1:1 000 000 – all data

Capture Process:

ISLAND GROUP

Definition: A cluster or chain of islands named as a group.

Alternate Terms: Archipelago, Island chain, Islets

Capture as a 2D polygon
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain the extent by enclosing those islands that make up the island group with a suitable buffer at the extremities.
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, maritime charts, maritime organisations, other datasets, existing mapping, Local Government websites or other source material.
heck for name from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named island groups are captured.

Linear Landforms

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

Attribute 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.
ADD_INFORMATION	Yes	Text	255	A comment field (additional information)

Feature Type definitions:

Beach - A named gently sloping shore which is washed by waves or tide - this may occur bordering the sea, waterbody, or watercourse.
Cliff – A named high steep face of rock and or compacted soil that is an obstacle to movement.
Passage – A named navigable channel, especially one through reefs or islands.
Range – A named series of connected or aligned mountains or mountain ridges.
Reach – A named stretch of river between two bends.
Valley – A named elongated low-lying area of land bordered by higher ground, such as hills or mountains, typically with a watercourse flowing through it.
Other Linear Landform – Any linear landform not covered by the above.

Upper scale:

Individual features may not agree with the following specifications to improve mapping legibility.

1:25 000 – < 125 m
1:100 000 – >/= 125 m and < 1,250 m
1:250 000 – >/= 1,250 m and < 10,000 m
1:1 000 000 – >/= 10,000 m and < 100,000 m
1:2 500 000 – >/= 100,000 m and < 300,000 m
1:5 000 000 – >/= 300,000 m

Capture Process:

BEACH

Definition: A named gently sloping shore which is washed by waves or tide - this may occur adjacent to sea, waterbody, or watercourse

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polyline.
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The feature to be captured parallel to the defined coastline or shoreline and halfway between the defined coastline or shoreline and vegetation on the mainland.
Locations can be obtained from other datasets, existing mapping, tourist publications, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named beaches are captured.

CLIFF

Definition: A high steep face of rock and or compacted soil that is an obstacle to movement.

Alternate Terms: Bluff, Coastal cliff, Crag, Escarpment, Precipice

Capture as a 2D polyline
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The direction of the polyline to be such that the cliff face is on the right side of the polyline in the direction of capture.
Captured polyline is to be no smaller than 125m. (if necessary, extend length)
Obtain position and extent by using suitable elevation datasets (contours) and/or the highest resolution digital elevation model (DEM) over the area.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named cliffs are captured.

PASSAGE

Definition: A named navigable channel, especially one through reefs or islands

Alternate Terms: Channel, Cutting, Deep, Entrance, Gutter, Opening, Pass, Seaway, Strait, The Narrows

Capture as a 2D polyline
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define, show polyline in the middle of the feature, parallel to its sides.
Position and extent are determined from documentation, maritime charts, historical mapping other datasets, existing mapping, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named passages are captured.
NOTE: Torres Strait is included in the Feature Class “Seas”
NOTE: A small number of watercourses named as Channels in Western Queensland have been included in the Feature Class “Watercourse Lines”

RANGE

Definition: A named series of connected and aligned mountains or mountain ridges.

Alternate Terms: Mountain Range, Razorback, Ridge, Spur

Capture as a 2D polyline
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain position and extent by using suitable elevation datasets (contours) and/or the highest resolution digital elevation model (DEM) over the area. (Traversing along the watershed)
Locations can be obtained from existing mapping, other datasets, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named ranges are captured.

REACH

Definition: A stretch of river between two bends

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polyline
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Capture polyline coincident with the Feature Type “Connector” down the centre of the river
Position and extent are determined from documentation, maritime charts, historical mapping other datasets, existing mapping, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named reaches are captured.

VALLEY

Definition: A named elongated low-lying area of land bordered by higher ground, such as hills or mountains, typically with a watercourse flowing through it.

Alternate Terms: Canyon, Dale, Gorge, Ravine

Capture as a 2D polyline along the centre of the feature
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Position and extent are determined from historical mapping, other datasets, existing mapping, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

· Only named valleys are captured.

Mainland

A polygon feature class displaying the land extent of continental Queensland.

Attribute Schema:

Mainland
A polygon feature class displaying the land extent of continental Queensland.
Column Name	Nulls	Format	Size	Description	Constraints
FEATURE_TYPE	No	Text	50	Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options: Mainland
NAME	No	Text	100	The name of the feature (Queensland)
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.
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)

Feature Type definitions:

Mainland – The land extent of continental Queensland.

Upper scale:

1:10 000 000 – all data

Capture Process:

MAINLAND

Definition: The land extent of continental Queensland.

(excluding marine islands)

Alternate Terms: State

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery
Plotted from the amalgamation of the Feature Class “Coastline” and the Feature Class “State Border”.

Natural Regions

A polygon feature class displaying the extent of natural regions and terrestrial landforms within the state of Queensland.

Attribute Schema:

Natural Regions
A polygon feature class displaying the extent of natural regions and terrestrial landforms 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: Crater Desert Isthmus Natural Region Pastoral District Peninsula Plateau Sand Spit Other Natural Region	dm_natural_region
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_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)

Feature Type definitions:

Crater – A bowl-shaped depression produced by the impact of a meteorite, volcanic activity, or an explosion.
Desert - A named large, dry, and often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.
Isthmus – A named narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.
Natural Region – A large area of land with similar characteristics across the landscape. (Named)
Pastoral District – Pastoral districts were created to administer pastoral runs/holdings. A run/ holding referred to a large area on which livestock were grazed without the need for a lot of fencing.
Peninsula – A named large body of land jutting out into and nearly surrounded by water.
Plateau - A named extensive area of highland, usually flat land bounded by an escarpment on at least one side.
Sand – An area of loose finely divided mineral particles of consistent size, devoid of vegetation.
Spit - A named sandy point jutting out into the sea.
Other Natural Region – Any natural region not covered by the above.

Upper scale:

Individual features may not agree with the following specifications to improve mapping legibility.

1:25 000 – < 500,000 m²
1:100 000 – >/= 500,000 m² and < 2,000,000 m²
1:250 000 – >/= 2,000,000 m² and < 10,00,000 m²
1:1 000 000 – >/= 10,000,000 m² and < 100,000,000 m²
1:2 500 000 – >/= 100,000,000m² and < 1,000,000,000 m²
1:5 000 000 – >/= 20,000,000m² and < 2,000,000,000,000 m²

Capture Process:

CRATER

Definition: A bowl-shaped depression produced by the impact of a meteorite, volcanic activity, or an explosion.

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain the location and extent from historical mapping, elevation data, documentation, other datasets, existing mapping, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

DESERT

Definition: A named large, dry, and often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation.

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain the location and extent from historical mapping, elevation data, documentation, other datasets, existing mapping, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named deserts are captured.

ISTHMUS

Definition: A named narrow strip of land with sea or waterbody on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land.

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
The feature to be captured coincident with the defined coastline or shoreline. The polygon is completed by a straight line joining the approximate points where the landward end of the feature commences and ends.
Obtain the location and extent from historical mapping, elevation data, documentation, other datasets, existing mapping, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named isthmus are captured.

NATURAL REGION

Definition: – A large area of land with similar characteristics across the landscape. (Named)

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain the location and extent from historical mapping, elevation data, documentation, other datasets, existing mapping, Local Government websites or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named natural regions are captured.

PASTORAL DISTRICT

Definition: Pastoral districts were created to administer pastoral runs/holdings. A run/ holding referred to a large area on which sheep and cattle were grazed without the need for a lot of fencing.

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
Location and extent are plotted from the historical mapping identified in the government gazettal notice, documentation, Queensland Place Names dataset, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

PENINSULA

Definition: A named large body of land jutting out into and nearly surrounded by water.

Alternate Terms: Promontory

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The feature to be captured coincident with the defined coastline or shoreline. The polygon is completed by a straight line joining the approximate points where the landward end of the feature commences and ends.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain the extent from historical mapping, elevation data, documentation, other datasets, existing mapping, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named plateaus are captured.

PLATEAU

Definition: - A named extensive area of highland, usually flat land bounded by an escarpment on at least one side.

Alternate Terms: Tableland

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Obtain the extent from historical mapping, elevation data, documentation, other datasets, existing mapping, or other source material.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named plateaus are captured.

SAND

Definition: - An area of loose finely divided mineral particles of consistent size, devoid of vegetation.

Alternate Terms: Dune, Sandhill, Sand Dune

Capture as 2d polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
For large areas use automated feature interpretation techniques from imagery.

SPIT

Definition: - A named sandy point jutting out into the sea.

Alternate Terms: Sandspit (for a submerged Spit see Shoal)

Capture as a 2D polygon
The location is plotted from orthorectified imagery.
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
The feature to be captured coincident with the defined coastline or shoreline. The polygon is completed by a straight line joining the approximate points where the landward end of the feature commences and ends.
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define. Obtain the extent from historical mapping and other documentation.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named spits are captured.

Reefs

A polygon feature class displaying the location of identified reefs and shoals within Queensland’s maritime waters

Attribute Schema:

Reefs
A polygon feature class displaying the location of identified reefs and shoals within Queensland’s maritime waters.
Column Name	Nulls	Format	Size	Description	Constraints
FEATURE_TYPE	No	Text	50	Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options: Reef Shoal	dm_reef
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.
GBRMPA_REEF_ID	Yes	Long		Unique identifier allocated to a reef by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
RELATIONSHIP	No	Text	12	Relationship to sea level. Options: Exposed Submerged Tidal	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_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)

Feature Type definitions:

Reef – An offshore area of rock or coral, lying near the surface of the sea, exposed at low tide.
Shoal – An area of sand or mud, lying near the surface of the sea and may be visible at low tide, but is usually covered by water.

Relationship

Exposed – Always exposed.
Submerged – Not exposed at low tide.
Tidal – Exposed at low tide.

Upper scale:

1:25 000 – < 4,000 m²
1:100 000 – >/= 4,000 m² and < 62,500 m²
1:250 000 – >/= 62,500 m² and < 400,000 m²
1:1 000 000 – >/= 400,000 and < 1,000,000 m²
1:2 500 000 – >/= 1,000,000 m² and < 3,000,000 m²
1:5 00 000 – >/= 3,000,000 m² and < 6,000,000
1:10 000 000 – >/= 6,000,000 m²

Capture Process:

REEF

Definition: An offshore area of rock or coral, lying near the surface of the sea, exposed at low tide.

Alternate Terms: Drying Reef, Fringing Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Ledge, Rocks,

Capture as a 2D polygon
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
The general outline is plotted from orthorectified imagery or maritime charts including the Great Barrier Reef Base Maps produced by the Department on behalf of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.

SHOAL

Definition: An area of sand or mud, lying near the surface of the sea and may be visible at low tide, but is usually covered by water.

Alternate Terms: Bank, Bar, Shallows, Spit (those covered by water)

Capture as a 2D polygon
The actual extents of these features are fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
Capture features with an area greater than 1600 sq metres
The general outline is plotted from orthorectified imagery or maritime charts including the Great Barrier Reef Base Maps produced by the Department on behalf of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
The name is obtained from Queensland Place Names dataset.
Only named shoals are captured.

Seas

A polygon feature class displaying the extent of named Gulfs, Oceans and Seas that surround the State of Queensland including Torres Strait.

Attribute Schema:

Seas
A polygon feature class displaying the extent of named Gulfs, Oceans and Seas that surround the State of Queensland including Torres Strait.
Column Name	Nulls	Format	Size	Description	Constraints
FEATURE_TYPE	No	Text	50	Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options: Gulf Sea Strait	dm_sea
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. (e.g., AHO - Australian Hydrographic Office, IHO – International Hydrographic Organisation)
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	Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the feature was obtained from (e.g., AHO - Australian Hydrographic Office, IHO – International Hydrographic Organisation)
FEATURE_DATE	No	Date		The source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the 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	100	For mapping purposes. Additional annotation that can be shown on a map.
ADD_INFORMATION	Yes	Text	255	A comment field (additional information)

Feature Types:

Gulf – A named large inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land.
Sea - A named large body of salt water that is surrounded in whole or in part by land.
Strait - A named large navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water

Upper scale:

1:2 000 000 – Straits
1:5 000 000 – Oceans, Seas

Capture Process:

GULF

Definition: A named large inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land.

(The name of the sea and ocean that the gulf is within, is included in the Additional Names field).

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
The actual extent of a Gulf is fuzzy and as such hard to define.
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
Capture the boundary of the gulf coincident with the defined Coastline and Coastline Junctions. The polygon is completed by a straight line joining the approximate points where the recess into the land starts and finishes.
The seaward extent of the Gulf of Carpentaria has been taken as a straight line from Cape Arnhem in the Northern Territory to Cape Slade on Cape York Peninsula.
Only named gulfs are captured.

SEA

Definition: A named large body of salt water that is surrounded in whole or in part by land.

(The name of the ocean that the sea is within, is included in the Additional Names field).

Alternate Terms: Ocean

Capture as a 2D polygon
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
Capture the boundary of the sea coincident with the defined Coastline and Coastline Junctions. The seaward extent of the ocean is to the edge of Australia’s Maritime Exclusive Economic Zone.
Include the relevant ocean name in Additional names field. Source being the International Hydrographic Organisation, Limits of Oceans and Seas 3rd edition Published 1953.
The boundary between the Coral and Arafura Seas is that defined by the International Hydrographic Organisation, Limits of Oceans and Seas 3rd edition Published 1953.
Only named seas are captured.

STRAIT

Definition: A named large navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water.

(The name of the sea and ocean that the strait is within, is included in the Additional Names field).

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polygon
Locate the extent from maritime charts, other datasets, existing mapping, organisations, Local Government websites, or other source material.
Capture the boundary of the strait coincident with the defined Coastline and Coastline Junctions. The seaward extent of the ocean is to the edge of Australia’s Maritime Exclusive Economic Zone.
The boundary of the Torres Strait was obtained from the International Hydrographic Organisation, Limits of Oceans and Seas 4th edition Published 2002. This edition however has never been ratified.
Note – Smaller straits such as the Great Sandy Strait, Endeavour Strait and Turkeys Strait are depicted in the “Linear Landforms” dataset.
Only named straits are captured.

State Border

A polyline feature class displaying the boundaries defining the state border of Queensland.

Attribute Schema:

State Border
A polyline feature class displaying the boundaries defining the state border of Queensland.
Column Name	Nulls	Format	Size	Description	Constraints
FEATURE_TYPE	No	Text	50	Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options: State Border
ATTRIBUTE_SOURCE	No	Text	100	The source imagery, map, or data which defines what the feature type is.
ATTRIBUTE_DATE	No	Date		Date of the source imagery, map, or data used for defining what the feature is.
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.
ADD_INFORMATION	Yes	Text	255	A comment field (additional information)

Feature Type definitions:

State Border – The boundary defining the division of the Commonwealth of Australia into State/Territory administrations.

Upper scale:

1:10 000 000 – all data

Capture Process:

STATE BORDER

Definition: - The boundary defining the division of the Commonwealth of Australia into State/Territory administrations.

Alternate Terms:

Capture as a 2D polyline
The location of the feature is plotted from orthorectified imagery
The data aligns with the Queensland Spatial Cadastre.
The data aligns with the Feature Class “Coastline” and the Feature Class “Mainland”

Terrain Points

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

Attribute 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
ADD_INFORMATION	Yes	Text	255	A comment field (additional information)

Feature Type definitions:

Anchorage – A named area that is suitable for ships to anchor in.
Cape - A named prominent headland projecting into the sea or inland waterbody.
Cave – A naturally formed, subterranean open area or chamber.
Corner – A prominent or historical location at the intersection of two or more features.
Ford – A named shallow place in a river or stream where crossings can be made either on foot or in a vehicle.
Junction – A named place where two or more linear features join.
Landing Place – A named place where people and goods can be loaded (usually with historical significance)
Marine Rock – An isolated large mass of stone surrounded by the sea that is usually above water for part of the day.
Mountain – A named markedly elevated landform having a high point called a peak or summit.
Pass – A named gap in a range of mountains or hills permitting easier passage from one side to the other side.
Plain – A broad, flat expanse of land.
Pocket – A named area of land within the bend of a river.
Terrestrial Rock – An isolated rock formation or a monolith either on land or in an inland waterbody.
Other Terrain Point – Any terrain points not covered by the above.

Relationship:

Exposed – Always exposed.
Submerged – Not exposed at low tide.
Tidal – Exposed at low tide.

Upper scale:

Individual features may not agree with the following specifications to improve mapping legibility.

1:25 000 – all Corner, Ford, Junction, Landing Place
1:50 000 – all Anchorage, Pass, Pocket
1:100 000 – all Cape, Cave, Plain, Marine Rock, Terrestrial Rock

1:250 000 – all Mountains

Capture 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