An artificial bank of earth and or stone built above the natural surface

Data Dictionary for embankment_cl: http://apps.linz.govt.nz/topo-data-dictionary/index.aspx?page=class-embankment_cl

This layer is a component of the Topo50 map series. The Topo50 map series provides topographic mapping for New Zealand and it's offshore dependancies, at 1:50,000. For some small islands the printed map scale is 1:25,000. Although presented at 1:25,000 this layer, for all intents and purposes, forms part of the Topo50 map series.

Further information on Topo50: http://www.linz.govt.nz/topography/topo-maps/topo50