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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 25 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 3 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 46 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 412 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 93 | 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 |
| 89 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 40 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 1 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 648 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 285 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 9 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 7 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 4 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 314 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1,068 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 693 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 36 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 11 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1,813 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 62 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 34 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 27 | 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 |
| 26 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 15 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 12 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 10 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 8 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 6 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 5 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 5 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 4 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 4 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 4 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 2 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 264 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 350 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 332 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 96 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 20 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 12 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 9 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 8 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 5 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 4 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 3 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 3 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 2 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | 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.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 1 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 1 | T.PANS | pans | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 1 | 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] |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 852 | Total for T | ||
| 3,938 | |||
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