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Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
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Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
145 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
18 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
3 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
169 | Total for A | ||
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
2,800 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
2,083 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
649 | H.WLL | well | a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
395 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
237 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
61 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
58 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
28 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
26 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
24 | 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 |
21 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
12 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
12 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
8 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
6 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
5 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
4 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
3 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
3 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
2 | H.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
2 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
1 | H.POOLI | intermittent pool | |
1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
1 | 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.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
1 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
1 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
6,456 | Total for H | ||
Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
5,440 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
335 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
47 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
23 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
16 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
5 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
1 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
5,870 | Total for L | ||
Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
18,811 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
2,437 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
551 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
68 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
62 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
24 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
16 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
2 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
1 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
21,974 | Total for P | ||
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
4 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
1 | R.RTE | caravan route | the route taken by caravans |
1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
7 | Total for R | ||
Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
269 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
216 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
182 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
176 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
146 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
64 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
63 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
24 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
22 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
21 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
20 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
19 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
16 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
15 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
14 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
14 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
12 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
10 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
9 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
9 | 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 |
9 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
8 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
8 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
7 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
7 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
7 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
7 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
6 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
6 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
6 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
6 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
6 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
5 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
4 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
3 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
3 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
3 | S.MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted |
3 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
3 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
2 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
2 | S.BLDA | apartment building | a building containing several individual apartments |
2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
2 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
1 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
1 | 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. |
1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
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.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
1 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
1 | S.SYG | synagogue | a place for Jewish worship and religious instruction |
1 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
1 | S.BUR | burial cave(s) | a cave used for human burials |
1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
1 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
1,468 | Total for S | ||
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
5,268 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
3,606 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
2,051 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
1,060 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
962 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
788 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
704 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
363 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
184 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
165 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
143 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
130 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
95 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
88 | 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] |
71 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
48 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
34 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
24 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
24 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
23 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
17 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
17 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
7 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
4 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
3 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
1 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
1 | T.VALS | valleys | elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream |
15,881 | Total for T | ||
Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
2 | U.SLPU | slope | the slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope |
2 | Total for U | ||
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
36 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
11 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
4 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
51 | Total for V | ||
51,878 |
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