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''[[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Geographical_Names_of_Canada|Geographical Names]]''  
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The [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/search/9170 Canadian Geographical Names Data Base] (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.
'''Overview:'''


=== Content  ===
Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.


*Site provides the following searches.
'''Content:'''
**Name of a place
***Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature.
**Coordinates
***Query by CGNDB Coordinates<br>
**Rectangular area<br>
**Unique key
***Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier or Feature ID
**Alphabetical list


<br>
* Site provides the following searches.
** Name of a place
*** Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature.
** Coordinates
*** Query by CGNDB Coordinates
** Unique code
*** Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier
* The results list shows:
** Name
** Province or territory
** Feature type
** Location
** NTS (National Topographic System) map
** Details
** Map


*The results list shows:  
'''Internet Address:'''
**Name
**Province or territory
**Feature type
**Location
**NTS (National Topographic System) map
**Details
**Map


<br>
http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php or a Google search for Geographical Names Canada.


=== Using the site ===
'''Using the site:'''


1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following:  
1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following:


*Name  
* Name
*Coordinates  
* Coordinates
*Rectangular area<br>
* Unique Code
*Unique Code  
*Alphabetical list<br>


2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.  
2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.


<br>
'''Cost:'''


=== Main Internet Address  ===
* Free


Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) -[http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/10786 Canadian Geographical Names] with links to The Atlas of Canada online, and other maps and information. <br>
'''Tips:'''


=== Cost  ===
* Read the instructions before beginning a search.


Free
[[Category:Canada]]
 
=== Tips  ===
 
*Read the instructions before beginning a search.
*Each Canadian province and territory has its own geographical names division. See the [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/place-names/about-geographical-names-board-canada/9241 Canadian Geographical Names list of links for Canada.]<br>
 
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[[Category:Canada Maps]]

Revision as of 09:33, 23 January 2008

 

Overview:

Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.

Content:

  • Site provides the following searches.
    • Name of a place
      • Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature.
    • Coordinates
      • Query by CGNDB Coordinates
    • Unique code
      • Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier
  • The results list shows:
    • Name
    • Province or territory
    • Feature type
    • Location
    • NTS (National Topographic System) map
    • Details
    • Map

Internet Address:

http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php or a Google search for Geographical Names Canada.

Using the site:

1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following:

  • Name
  • Coordinates
  • Unique Code

2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.

Cost:

  • Free

Tips:

  • Read the instructions before beginning a search.
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