Does the GEONOMA Database contain entries for geographic features that are historical?
Yes, Geographic Names Committee of Western Australia actively seeks names of features that no longer exist. There are many such entries in the GEONOMA database now but they are not accessible over the web. If you wish to search for historical names please contact The Secretary. We also are very proactive in searching for and capturing information regarding historical names for features that still exist. We term these variant names. They are associated with each entry and official name. Although each geographic feature can have only one official name, the entry for that name may list numerous variant names. For more information contact The Secretary.
