National Populated Places 2000

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Publisher:

Research and Innovative Technology Administration's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (RITA/BTS)

This data set includes cities in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These cities were collected from the 1970 National Atlas of the United States. Where applicable, U.S. Census Bureau codes for named populated places were associated with each name to allow additional information to be attached. The Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) was also used as a source for additional information. This is a revised version of the December, 2003, data set. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data.

The data is aggregated by population of < 50,000, 50,000 to 500,000, and > 500,000

For more detailed information please review the FGDC metadata: Populated Places 2000.htm