Template:Cite gnis
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Purpose
[change source]Provides an easy way to cite Geographic Names Information System data.
Usage
[change source]You can start a search for a GNIS data page here. Select the search type from the menu on the right.
| Fields | Instructions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
{{cite gnis
| type =
| id =
| name =
| accessdate =
}}
|
antarid Feature ID Feature Name Full date |
For Antarctic data only Required Required Recommended |
The fields id and name must be specified.
Examples
[change source]Wiki markup
{{cite gnis
| id = 269051
| name = Mount Whitney
| accessdate = 2008-10-31 }}
produces:
"Mount Whitney". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
Wiki markup
{{cite gnis|269051|Mount Whitney|2008-10-31}}
produces:
"Mount Whitney". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
Antarctica Locations
[change source]For locations in Antarctica specify type=antarid.
Wiki markup
{{cite gnis
| type = antarid
| id = 15152
| name = Mount Terror
| accessdate = 2008-10-31 }}
produces:
"Mount Terror". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
Related pages
[change source]- {{cite bivouac}}
- {{cite gvp}}
- {{cite ngs}}
- {{cite web}}