Template:Cite gnis/doc

This citation template is used to cite a Feature Detail Report from the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) published by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Usage
A search engine can be found here.


 * For Antarctic locations, specify antarid.
 * For features types retired in 2021, specify retired.
 * To disable links to the publisher, when the template is used multiple times in an article, use off
 * Template accepts all parameters accepted by cite encyclopedia, e.g., access-date or date
 * Positional (unnamed) parameters are interpreted as
 * Some of the parameters are aliases for cite encyclopedia, either form can be used:
 * name → entry
 * date → access-date

Note that latitude, longitude and elevation may be somewhat inaccurate. It is best to confirm this data by viewing the location on a map. If necessary use more reliable sources.