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* If data is only available from a single source, use it. | * If data is only available from a single source, use it. | ||
* If multiple sources conflict with a single source, use the road name confirmed by multiple sources and add the other names as alternates. | * If multiple sources conflict with a single source, use the road name confirmed by multiple sources and add the other names as alternates. | ||
* If it isn't possible to be sure about the primary name and there is a name on the segment that matches any of the possibilities, then leave that name as primary and add the others as alternates. | |||
* Always include the name from the BGS/LGS '''and''' the name from parcel data. | * Always include the name from the BGS/LGS '''and''' the name from parcel data. | ||
* If an address is outside the bounds of a [[Glossary#CDP|CDP]], include the USPS City as an alternate. | * If an address is outside the bounds of a [[Glossary#CDP|CDP]], include the USPS City as an alternate. | ||
Revision as of 02:06, 11 March 2017
WV Road Naming
Road names in West Virginia follow the nationwide Road Name guidance. Pay specific attention to the list of approved Abbreviations and acronyms, and when in doubt: "spell it out".
Road Names
In general, use the data you find first on this list as the primary name and all other names/numbers as alternates.
- Use SV to find BGS/LGS - if available, this is the primary name
- Use WVDOT data to find local name and route numbering (for the map raid, you’ll generally need the County Route information, CR-x or CR-x/y, but confirm higher named roads)
- WVDOT GIS: https://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/27965-wme-wv-gis-map (script by MapOMatic)
- WVDOT County Maps (PDF)
- County GIS maps (may be part of MoM’s script (?) or use the original GIS script to jump to each county)
- Parcel/lot information from County GIS sources or MoM's script
- USPS Address Search - check addresses and add as an alternate, as appropriate
Notes:
- If data is only available from a single source, use it.
- If multiple sources conflict with a single source, use the road name confirmed by multiple sources and add the other names as alternates.
- If it isn't possible to be sure about the primary name and there is a name on the segment that matches any of the possibilities, then leave that name as primary and add the others as alternates.
- Always include the name from the BGS/LGS and the name from parcel data.
- If an address is outside the bounds of a CDP, include the USPS City as an alternate.
WV Route Naming
West Virginia uses the WV-XXX format for all State Routes. For County Routes, CR-XX or CR-XX/YY is used. There are no Township Roads (TR-XXX) in West Virginia. In a few limited cases, there are special road names in use; if you see one, please do not delete it or ask a question first prior to deleting it. More detail and examples can be found here: WV Route Naming.