Gazetteer API

Description
This API returns provides access to a gazetteer of Minnesota places as defined by a number DNR core GIS data layers including:

  • State Park Statutory Boundaries
  • ...

Why We Provide It
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Response Metadata
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API Base
http://services.dnr.state.mn.us/api/gazetteer/v1

API Call
http://services.dnr.state.mn.us/api/gazetteer/v1?name={string}&type={string}&callback={string}

Sample Call
http://services.dnr.state.mn.us/api/gazetteer/v1?name=linwood&type=lake

Required Parameters

name:
Name of the place to search for.

Optional Parameters

type:
Feature type to restrict the search to. Valid values are:

  • ama: Aquatic Management Area
  • county: County
  • lake: Lake or River
  • map100k: USGS 1:100,000 Quadrangle
  • map24k: USGS 1:24,000 Quadrangle
  • map250k: USGS 1:250,000 Quadrangle
  • mcd: Minor Civil Division
  • ntfor: National Forest
  • nwr: National Wildlife Refuge
  • sna: Scientific & Natural Area
  • stfor: State Forest
  • stprk: State Park
  • stream: Stream
  • township: Township
  • wma: Wildlife Management Unit
  • wpa: Waterfowl Production Area

callback:
JSONP callback function name.