New training video: Searching for geographic names

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Are you interested in exploring the current and historical names of geographic features in the United States? This video shows how to use Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Discover the names of geographic features across the country, view named features on a map, and explore help options.

Watch the video exist USGS Training YouTube Channel.

This is just one of dozens of videos on the national map that you can view via Playlists on YouTube.

Geographical features in the United States are named after Board on Geographic Names (BGN) and held at GNIS. For more information on GNIS, visit GNIS FAQ page.