U.S. Board on Geographic Names
Proposals to name an unnamed natural feature or to change the name of a natural feature that is within the purview of the federal government may be submitted to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (US BGN or Board). The Board is responsible by law for standardizing geographic names throughout the Federal Government and promulgates policies governing issues such as commemorative naming, derogatory names, and names in wilderness areas.
For more information contact : BGNEXEC@usgs.gov
