This code list is used in association with the Level of Detail attribute which is present within the Water Link Feature Type. The code list is a calculated value indicating the relative cartographic importance of a water link to aid selection and depiction when styling the data.
Label
Definition
District
A watercourse important at a local and district level, recommended for representation only at scales of 1:50 000 and larger.
Local
A watercourse important mainly at a local level, recommended for representation only at scales of 1:20 000 and larger.
National
A watercourse important at a national level recommended for representation at all scales.
Regional
A watercourse important at a local, district and regional level, recommended for representation at scales of 1:250 000 and larger.