New Zealand Topographic Data Dictionary

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For more information contact the New Zealand National Topo/Hydro Authority. Please note: the metadata presented here is prior to changes agreed with ICSM members and is therefore subject to alteration. Please read the Explanatory Page for explanations of the fields, abbreviations and symbols which have been used.

Object_classEntity_class Additional entity class Object Inheritance
track_cl ROAD Not applicable simple_line
Object description
A deliberately formed route of a lesser quality than a road.
Map imageDigital data image
track.jpg track.gif
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Comments
Vehicle tracks are defined as all weather routes suitable for four-wheeled vehicles. Foot tracks are defined as formed tracks for the purpose of moving foot traffic.
Entity Source Classification Seed class Last updated Edition number
Standard Entity50k topo not_applicable 30/6/20034

Associated Objects

(Where applicable)

bridge_cl
cattlstp_pnt
ford_pnt
gate_pnt
handwire_cl
ladder_pnt
ladder_cl
road_cl
tunnel_cl

Object Attributes

(Where applicable)

Attribute Data type Attribute description Attribute values
name string Name of the track
"Heaphy Track"
{empty}
track usestring 
foot
vehicle
track typestring 
poled route
{empty}
track statusstring 
unmaintained
overgrown
{empty}