Categorization

Categorization of graticules

I'd like to open some discussion here about a standard for categorization of graticules. If this thing grows a lot, this will be a major issue for navigability.

I'd like to propose that graticules be categorized to their immediate higher geographic category only. I.E. Shreveport, Louisiana would be categorized only to Louisiana. In turn, Louisiana would be categorized only to United States. In turn, United States would only be categorized to North America.

Similarly, Madrid, Spain would be categorized Europe --> Spain --> Madrid. This will keep the higher level categories cleaner.

There are exceptions of course - such as Russia which sits in both Europe and Asia, but those are dealt with easily enough.

--Sartakh 21:41, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Standardization of graticule names

Within the United States and Canada, graticules that cross state or national borders don't represent too much of a problem except for possible confusion. In other neighboring countries, that may be a major issue in the future. Example: Israel/Jordan or Turkey/Greece. The current standard of naming graticules by major city within the graticule will be problematic in the future and should be addressed now. Any ideas?

--Sartakh 21:41, 16 June 2008 (UTC)