Vicmap Features - VICNAMES Place Name Register Point
Anzlic ID:
ANZVI0803002305
Custodian:
Abstract:
Part of the Vicmap Features of Interest dataset series. This layer is derived from the Register of Geographic Names.
Named locations desribed in this layer include town names, buildings/structures and place names in general.These locations are stored as named points. The layers primary function is to support production of map annotation and as a general reference for localities.
The Register is the primary reference for official names and their applications. The Register holds the status of names (e.g. official; official alternative; official historical; etc). To provide the official legal name of a place or feature or asset as in section 18 of the Geographic Place Names Act 1998.
Search Words:
Environment
,
Utilities communication
,
Transportation
Publication Date:
03 May 2024
Dataset Status:
Spatial Coverage: 100%
There are currently approximately 34,000 named features present within the layer.
Progress:
Completed
Access Constraint:
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC-BY)
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License Text
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Available directly from Vicmap Data Service Providers listed at www.delwp.vic.gov.au/vicmapdsp or DataVic www.data.vic.gov.au
For enquires relating to this product: vicmap.info@delwp.vic.gov.au
Data is available under a Creative Commons licence. Locality size area is available via Land Channel web site www.depi.vic.gov.au/vicmapdata or large volumes via DEPI Data Service Providers www.depi.vic.gov.au/vicmapdsp or DataVic www.data.vic.gov.au
Data Existence:
Metadata Name
Descriptions
Resource Name:
GNR
Title:
Vicmap Features - VICNAMES Place Name Register Point
Anzlic ID:
ANZVI0803002305
Custodian:
Owner:
Jurisdiction:
Victoria
Abstract:
Part of the Vicmap Features of Interest dataset series. This layer is derived from the Register of Geographic Names.
Named locations desribed in this layer include town names, buildings/structures and place names in general.These locations are stored as named points. The layers primary function is to support production of map annotation and as a general reference for localities.
The Register is the primary reference for official names and their applications. The Register holds the status of names (e.g. official; official alternative; official historical; etc). To provide the official legal name of a place or feature or asset as in section 18 of the Geographic Place Names Act 1998.
Search Words:
Environment
,
Utilities communication
,
Transportation
Purpose:
Geographic Extent Polygon:
Geographic Bounding Box:
-34
141
150
-39
Beginning to Ending Date:
1996-04-01 - now
Maintainence and Update Frequency:
Continual
Stored Data Format:
Available Format(s) Types:
All major digital formats
Positional Accuracy:
Description: 1:25 000 maps (approx. 100m accuracy); 1:100 000 maps (approx. 1000m accuracy)
Determination: Comparison to independent source
Vertical Accuracy (m): N/A (no height data maintained)
Attribute Accuracy:
Estimated at 99%.
Logical Consistency:
Cross error checks undertaken for location.
Data Source:
Dataset Source: This data was derived from the Register of Geographic Names.
Dataset Originality: Derived
Contact Organisation:
DEECA
Contact Position:
Address:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email Address:
Metadata Date:
2017-02-02
Additional Metadata:
Related Documents: None
Please see Vicmap Features of Interest product description for more detailed information on this product.
This can be found on the Vicmap Features of Interest webpage.
http://www.delwp.vic.gov.au/vicmap > Vicmap Products > Vicmap Features of Interest
http://www.delwp.vic.gov.au/vicmap
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