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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 9 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 369 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 39 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 36 | H.LGN | lagoon | a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 35 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 25 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 24 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 20 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 11 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 10 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 10 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 8 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 8 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 7 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 6 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 5 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 3 | H.WHRL | whirlpool | a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream |
| 3 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 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 |
| 1 | H.POOL | pool(s) | a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 627 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 152 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 30 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 15 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 8 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 5 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 3 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 3 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 219 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 450 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 5 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 5 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 467 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 199 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 100 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 84 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 70 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 45 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 28 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 19 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 14 | 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 |
| 12 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 9 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 5 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 5 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 4 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 4 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 3 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 3 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 3 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 2 | S.MFGSG | sugar refinery | a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar |
| 2 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 636 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 180 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 52 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 39 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 30 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 7 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 6 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 5 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 3 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 3 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 2 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2 | T.PASS | pass | a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap] |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 2 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 2 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 351 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | U.HOLU | hole | a small depression of the sea floor |
| 3 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 2,314 | |||
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