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DOI/USGS/GEOG/GNIS  

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  • The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) developed by the USGS contains information in almost 2 million physical and cultural geographic features in the United States. The GNIS also contains information on geographic names in Antarctica, which are approved by the BGN for use by the Federal Government. Website: http://geonames.usgs.gov/ [Summary provided by the USGS.] (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/81a05c5a-4ad0-4aeb-8ba3-37fafd1289c8

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