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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 4,699 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 493 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 64 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 8 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 5,267 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2,014 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 663 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 123 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 95 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 63 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 59 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 54 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 38 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 38 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 32 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 17 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 11 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 7 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 7 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 7 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 6 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 5 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 3 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 2 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 2 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 2 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.INLTQ | former inlet | an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 3,256 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 270 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 128 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 34 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 5 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 4 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 2 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 2 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 448 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 48,516 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 190 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 31 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 9 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 7 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 7 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 48,765 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 10 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 5 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 3 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 1 | R.OILP | oil pipeline | a pipeline used for transporting oil |
| 20 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 472 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 191 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 73 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 53 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 34 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 19 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 18 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 16 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 16 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 16 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 16 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 15 | S.UNIV | university | An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees. |
| 15 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 15 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 12 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 12 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 10 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 8 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 7 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 7 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 6 | S.GHAT | ghat | a set of steps leading to a river, which are of religious significance, and at their base is usually a platform for bathing |
| 6 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 6 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 5 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 4 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 4 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 4 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 4 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 3 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 2 | S.STNI | inspection station | a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected |
| 2 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.BLDA | apartment building | a building containing several individual apartments |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 1 | S.MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted |
| 1 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.MFGSG | sugar refinery | a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar |
| 1 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1,104 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 118 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 38 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 22 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 22 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 16 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 3 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.BDLD | badlands | an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles |
| 245 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 30 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 30 | Total for V | ||
| 59,135 | |||
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