NSW Physiography Category: Landform and Topographic Feature Classes

A geospatial dataset from Spatial Services (DCS) representing topographic features and landforms across New South Wales, Australia. It includes feature classes for Distinctive Land Surface and Fuzzy Extent categories, such as Intertidal Flats, Levees, Dunes, Plains, and Valleys. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-08 and is provided as an ArcGIS REST service.

Use Cases

• Classifying land surface types based on Distinctive Land Surface (DLS) categories like Intertidal Flat and Levee.
• Mapping approximate locations of indistinct landforms using Fuzzy Extent features such as Dune Like and Valley Like.
• Integrating topographic feature data with elevation themes for comprehensive terrain analysis.
• Supporting cartographic workflows by providing standardized physiographic feature classes for map production.

Strengths

• Includes multiple physiographic feature classes (Distinctive Land Surface, Fuzzy Extent) with specific subcategories.
• Managed by an authoritative government source, Spatial Services (DCS).
• Provides API access via an ArcGIS REST FeatureServer for programmatic use.

Limitations

• The service is scheduled for retirement and uses the GDA94 spatial reference, which may cause misalignment in GDA2020 environments.
• Column-level documentation and sample data are unavailable, requiring inspection after access.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for large-scale projects.

Provenance

Source

Spatial Services (DCS), New South Wales Government

Collection Method

Likely derived from topographic mapping and survey data.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-08 19:16:38.398557

Geography

New South Wales, Australia