NHDOT MX String Label Convention (v8i)
| GENERAL USE: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Bench mark, Survey disk |
PBMK |
EXD, Topo |
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Boring, Test Pit |
PBOR |
EXD, Topo |
| PBRK Strings | PBRK | Topo |
| Boundary String | BY | Topo |
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Level string |
L |
Topo |
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Elevation Point Survey |
PELV |
Topo |
| Elevation Point Survey - Not at Ground | PEVV | Topo |
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Survey traverse string |
PSSA |
TRAV |
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Point labels within survey traverse string (PSSA) |
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| Traverse | S | TRAV |
| Survey fly station | P | TRAV |
| BOUNDARIES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
| Bound | PBND | EXD, Topo |
| Bound other | PCON | EXD, Topo |
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County line |
BC |
ERW8 |
| Drill hole | PDHL | EXD, Topo |
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Iron pin or pipe |
PIPN |
EXD, Topo |
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National forest line |
BN |
ERW8 |
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Project marker |
PRJM |
EXD, Topo |
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Property line |
BP |
ERW8 |
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Right-of-way, controlled access |
BRC | ERW8 |
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Right-of-way, limited access |
BRL |
ERW8 |
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Right-of-way line |
BRW |
ERW8 |
| Right-of-way line, additional label | BRX | ERW8 |
| Right-of-way, railroad | BRR | ERW8 |
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State line |
BSL |
ERW8 |
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State line marker |
PSLM |
EXD, Topo |
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Town line |
BT |
ERW8 |
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Town line marker |
PTLM |
EXD, Topo |
| ROADWAY FEATURES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Center of road |
CO |
EXD, Topo |
| Edge of Gravel Road | EG | EXD, Topo |
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Edge of traveled way |
TW |
EXD, Topo |
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Edge of pavement |
EP |
EXD, Topo |
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Lane markings |
LM |
EXD, Topo |
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Driveway |
DR |
EXD, Topo |
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Trail |
TL |
EXD, Topo |
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Curb - Left |
CL |
EXD, Topo |
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Curb - Right |
CR |
EXD, Topo |
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Curb - Top |
TC |
EXD, Topo |
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Beam guard rail - Left |
BL |
EXD, Topo |
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Beam guard rail - Right |
BR |
EXD, Topo |
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Cable guard rail - Left |
GL |
EXD, Topo |
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Cable guard rail - Right |
GR |
EXD, Topo |
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Double face beam guard rail |
DF |
EXD, Topo |
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Jersey barrier |
JB |
EXD, Topo |
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Ditch line |
DL |
Topo |
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Bottom of slope |
BS |
Topo |
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Top of slope |
TS |
Topo |
| BRIDGE FEATURES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
| Arch - Bottom | BK | Topo |
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Bridge deck |
BG |
EXD, Topo |
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Bridge abutment - Top |
TB |
EXD, Topo |
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Bridge abutment - Bottom |
BB |
Topo |
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Expansion joint |
EJ |
EXD, Topo |
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Exposed bridge footing - Top |
TF |
EXD, Topo |
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Exposed bridge footing - Bottom |
BF |
Topo |
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Pier - Top |
TP |
EXD, Topo |
| Pier - Bottom | BJ | Topo |
| Scupper | PSBD | EXD, Topo |
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Wing wall - Top |
WT |
EXD, Topo |
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Wing wall - Bottom |
WB |
Topo |
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Rip-rap |
RP |
EXD, Topo |
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Bridge spot elevations |
PEBV |
Topo |
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Bridge miscellaneous detail features - point string |
PMBF |
EXD, Topo |
| RAILROAD FEATURES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Railroad |
RR |
EXD, Topo |
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Railroad sign |
PRSN |
EXD, Topo |
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Railroad signal |
PRSL |
EXD, Topo |
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Railroad switchstand |
PRSW |
EXD, Topo |
| STRUCTURES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Building sill |
BD |
Topo |
| Catch basin top | PCBD | EXD, Topo |
| Catch basin/Drop inlet sump | PSUM | Topo |
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Concrete Pad (gas station island; etc.) |
CP |
EXD, Topo |
| Dam - top | DM | EXD, Topo |
| Dam - bottom | DB | Topo |
| Drainage pipe (Survey: use IGL for dir. shots) | DP | EXD, Topo |
| Drop inlet top | PDID | EXD, Topo |
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Fence - Barbed wire |
FB |
EXD, Topo |
| Fence Other | FO | EXD, Topo |
| Flushing Basin | PFLS | EXD, Topo |
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Foundation/Ruin |
FD |
EXD, Topo |
| Ground at/near building | BE | EXD, Topo |
| Retaining wall - Left ---^---^--- | RL | EXD, Topo |
| Retaining wall - Right ---v---v--- | RW | EXD, Topo |
| Retaining wall - Top |
TR |
EXD, Topo |
| Sidewalk / Patio | SK | EXD, Topo |
| Sill Point | PSIL | Topo |
| Sound Wall | SA | EXD, Topo |
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Steps |
SP |
EXD, Topo |
| UTILITIES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
| Camera Pole New Jan '13 | PCPC | EXD, Topo |
| Fiber Optic Delineator New Jan '13 | PFDD | EXD, Topo |
| Fiber Optic Splice Vault New Jan '13 | PSVF | EXD, Topo |
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Fire hydrant |
PHYD |
EXD, Topo |
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Fuel Tank |
PFTK |
EXD, Topo |
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Gas Pump |
PGAS |
EXD, Topo |
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Gas pumps |
GP |
EXD, Topo |
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Gas shutoff |
PGSO |
EXD, Topo |
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Guy pole or stub |
PGUY |
EXD, Topo |
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Guy wire anchors |
PANC |
EXD, Topo |
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Headwall, culvert end - Bottom |
BH |
Topo |
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Headwall - Top |
TH |
EXD, Topo |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems | IT | EXD, Topo |
| ITS Equipment Cabinet New Jan '13 | PITS | EXD, Topo |
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Joint power and telephone pole |
PJNT |
EXD, Topo |
| Junction box | PJCT | EXD, Topo |
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Light on joint pole |
PLTJ |
EXD, Topo |
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Light on power pole |
PLTP |
EXD, Topo |
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Light pole |
PLIT |
EXD, Topo |
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Manhole - Drainage |
PMHD |
EXD, Topo |
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Manhole - Electric |
PMHE |
EXD, Topo |
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Manhole - Gas |
PMHG |
EXD, Topo |
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Manhole - Sewer |
PMHS |
EXD, Topo |
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Manhole - Telephone |
PMHT |
EXD, Topo |
| Manhole - Unknown | PMHU | EXD, Topo |
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Manhole - Water |
PMHW |
EXD, Topo |
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Pole |
PPOL |
EXD, Topo |
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Power pole |
PPWR |
EXD, Topo |
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Sluiceway |
SU |
EXD, Topo |
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Storage tanks |
SG |
EXD, Topo |
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Storage tank fill cap |
PSTT |
EXD, Topo |
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Public telephone |
PBTH |
EXD, Topo |
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Telephone/telegraph pole |
PTEL |
EXD, Topo |
| Tower - all types | PPTR | EXD, Topo |
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Transmission line/Aerial electric lines |
AE |
EXD, Topo |
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Underdrain Discontinued Mar '10, use DP |
UD |
EXD, Topo |
| Underground Cable TV | UC | EXD, Topo |
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Underground Electric |
UE |
EXD, Topo |
| Underground Fiber Optics | UP | EXD, Topo |
| Underground Fire Alarm | UF | EXD, Topo |
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Underground Gas |
UG |
EXD, Topo |
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Underground Sewer |
US |
EXD, Topo |
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Underground Telephone |
UT |
EXD, Topo |
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Underground Water |
UW |
EXD, Topo |
| Variable Speed Limit Sign New Jan '13 | PVSL | EXD, Topo |
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Water gate |
PWGT |
EXD, Topo |
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Water shutoff |
PWSO |
EXD, Topo |
| SIGNING/SIGNALS: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Controller cabinet |
PCCT |
EXD, Topo |
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Handhole Discontinued June '10, use PPBX |
PHHL |
EXD, Topo |
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Loop detector |
SD |
EXD, Topo |
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Magnetic detector sleeve |
DS |
EXD, Topo |
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Mast arm pole |
PMAP |
EXD, Topo |
| Meter Pedestal | PMTR | EXD, Topo |
| Pedestrian Signal Pole | PWLK | EXD, Topo |
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Pullbox |
PPBX |
EXD, Topo |
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Sign - Single post |
PSGN |
EXD, Topo |
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Sign - Double post |
PSND |
EXD, Topo |
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Sign - Billboard or other large sign (string feature) |
SN |
EXD, Topo |
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Signal conduit |
SC |
EXD, Topo |
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Street light conduit |
LC |
EXD, Topo |
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Traffic signal without mast arm |
PSGL |
EXD, Topo |
| OTHER GROUND FEATURES: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Athletic Field |
AF |
EXD, Topo |
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Berm |
BM |
EXD, Topo |
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Boulder |
PBDR |
EXD, Topo |
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Bush |
PBUS |
EXD, Topo |
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Cemetery |
CM |
EXD, Topo |
| Gate | GA | EXD, Topo |
| Gate post Use PPST, June '09 | PGPT | EXD, Topo |
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Ground light/yard light |
PGLT |
EXD, Topo |
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Fire tower Removed May '08 |
PFTR |
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Flag pole |
PFPL |
EXD, Topo |
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Gravestone |
PGRV |
EXD, Topo |
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Hedge |
HE |
EXD, Topo |
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High water mark |
HW |
EXD, Topo |
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Intermittent or small stream |
ST |
EXD, Topo |
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Lamp post |
PLPT |
EXD, Topo |
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Leachfield |
LF |
EXD, Topo |
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Mail box |
PMBX |
EXD, Topo |
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Miscellaneous detail features - Point string |
PMDF |
EXD, Topo |
| Miscellaneous detail features - Not at Ground | PMVF | EXD, Topo |
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Miscellaneous detail features - Feature string |
FM |
EXD, Topo |
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Monuments/statues or other related items |
PMON |
EXD, Topo |
| Ornamental features (flower beds; etc.) | OR | EXD, Topo |
| Parking Meter | PARK | EXD, Topo |
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Pool |
QP |
EXD, Topo |
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Post - all types |
PPST |
EXD, Topo |
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Ramp - Boat; etc. |
RM |
EXD, Topo |
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Ridge line |
RD |
EXD, Topo |
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Rock outcrop Left |
RO |
EXD, Topo |
| Rock outcrop Right | RK | EXD, Topo |
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Satellite dish |
PDAT |
EXD, Topo |
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Septic Tank |
PSTK |
EXD, Topo |
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Shore line - Left |
SL |
EXD, Topo |
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Shore line - Right |
SR |
EXD, Topo |
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Lumber stockpile Removed Jan. '09, Use SO |
QS |
EXD, Topo |
| Stockpile | SO | EXD, Topo |
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Stone wall |
SW |
EXD, Topo |
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Stump |
PSTP |
EXD, Topo |
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Swamp/marsh or wet area |
WA |
EXD, Topo |
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Swamp symbol |
PSWP |
EXD, Topo |
| Test pit Removed December '08, Use PBOR | PTPT | EXD, Topo |
| Top of slope | TS | Topo |
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Tree - Coniferous |
PTCS |
EXD, Topo |
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Tree - Deciduous |
PTDS |
EXD, Topo |
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Vent pipe - Outlet |
PVNT |
EXD, Topo |
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Waterfall |
WF |
EXD, Topo |
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Well |
PWEL |
EXD, Topo |
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Woods line or brush line - Left |
WL |
EXD, Topo |
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Woods line or brush line - Right |
WR |
EXD, Topo |
| ENVIRONMENT: | String Label: | Style Set: |
| Invasive Species | VA | ENV8, Topo |
| Monitoring Well | PMWL | EXD, Topo |
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HOTL |
VT |
ENV8, Topo |
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MHT |
VM |
ENV8, Topo |
| OHT | VK | ENV8, Topo |
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OHW |
VH |
ENV8, Topo |
| Prime Wetland | VR | ENV8, Topo |
| Special Aquatic Site | VS | ENV8, Topo |
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TBZ |
VZ |
ENV8, Topo |
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TOB |
VB |
ENV8, Topo |
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TOBOHW |
VO |
ENV8, Topo |
| Vernal Pool | VP | ENV8, Topo |
| Wetland Delineated | WD | ENV8, Topo |
| CONTOURS: | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Index contour - Approximate |
CA |
CTR8 |
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Index contour - Approx. depression |
CB |
CTR8 |
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Index contour - Depression |
CD |
CTR8 |
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Index contour - Standard |
CS |
CTR8 |
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Intermediate contour - Approximate |
ZA |
CTR8 |
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Intermediate contour - Approx. depression |
ZB |
CTR8 |
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Intermediate contour - Depression |
ZD |
CTR8 |
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Intermediate contour - Standard |
ZF |
CTR8 |
| AERIALS: | String Label: | Style Set: |
| Text - Dense Trees | *DT | |
| Text - Grid Text | *GR | |
| Asphalt Pad | AP | EXD, Topo |
| Buildings | BA | EXD, Topo |
| Curb Bottom | CB | EXD, Topo |
| Culvert - Aerial Mapping | CU | EXD, Topo |
| Deck | DK | EXD, Topo |
| Driveway Unpaved | DU | EXD, Topo |
| Stream or river flow arrow | FA | Topo |
| Grid | GD | EXD, Topo |
| Gravel Shoulder | GS | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Tank | KO | EXD, Topo |
| Back of Curb | NC | EXD, Topo |
| Back of Curb Obscured | ND | EXD, Topo |
| Back of Curb - No Elevation Change from Bottom | NE | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Railroad | NO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured area | OA | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Bridge | OB | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Curb - Bottom Right | OC | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Drive | OD | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Shoulder | OE | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Fence | OF | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Guardrail | OH | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Structure | OI | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Wall | OJ | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Deck | OK | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Lane Marking | OL | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Misc. Object | OM | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Sign | ON | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Concrete Pad | OO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Pavement | OP | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Pool | OQ | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Sidewalk | OS | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Headwall | OT | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Culvert | OU | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Wetland | OW | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Water | OX | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Ramp/Dock | OY | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Catch Basin | PCBO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Drain | PDIO | EXD, Topo |
| Elevation Point Aerial | PDTM | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Flagpole | PFPO | EXD, Topo |
| Fence Post | PFPS | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Hydrant | PHYO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Lightpole | PLPO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Manhole | PMHO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Pole | POPL | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Post | POPS | EXD, Topo |
| Horizontal Vertical Control | PPHV | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Sign | PSGO | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Traffic Signal | PSOL | EXD, Topo |
| Tree from Aerial Mapping | PTR1 | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Steps | SQ | EXD, Topo |
| Curb Top | TC | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Top of Curb | TD | EXD, Topo |
| Top of Curb - No Elevation Change from Bottom | TE | EXD, Topo |
| Tank | TK | EXD, Topo |
| Transmission Tower | TN | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Trail | TO | EXD, Topo |
| Retaining Walls | TR | EXD, Topo |
| Obscured Utility | UO | EXD, Topo |
| Break lines | X | EXD, Topo |
| PIT SURVEYS: (Construction/Audit Items) | String Label: | Style Set: |
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Bottom of slope |
BS |
Topo |
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Level string |
L |
Topo |
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Limit of pit |
LP |
Topo |
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Limit of work |
LW |
Topo |
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Old ground |
OG |
Topo |
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Stockpile |
SO |
EXD, Topo |
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Top of slope |
TS |
Topo |
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Waste Removed Jan. '09, Use SO |
WS |
Topo |
| TEXT STRINGS: (Not for survey use) | String Label: | Style Set:: |
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Building name |
*BD |
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Cemetery name |
*CM |
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County name |
*CT |
|
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Dam name |
*DM |
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General name |
*GN |
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Miscellaneous name |
*MS |
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Ocean name |
*OC |
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Pipeline name |
*PI |
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Pole numbers |
*PL |
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Pool text |
*PO |
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Road names |
*RD |
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Railroad name |
*RR |
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River name |
*RV |
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Spot elevations |
*E |
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State name |
*ST |
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Town name |
*TW |