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TNMCorps FAQ: I accidentally created a duplicate point...

By The National Map Corps

QUESTION: I added a point for a structure that I didn't think had an existing point, but then I found one - what should I do? 

ANSWER: Look at the attributes for the existing point.  If the existing point has a GNIS ID, keep the existing point and delete the new point.  If the existing point does not have a GNIS ID, then either point can be deleted. Whichever point you end up keeping, don’t forget to move it to the correct location before saving. 

See this Q&A post for more on GNIS IDs and duplicates.