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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 12,565 | A.ADM5 | fifth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 1,565 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 386 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 155 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 32 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 14,704 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3,332 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 2,674 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 141 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 81 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 79 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 57 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 31 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 27 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 24 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 21 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 14 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 14 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 14 | 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 |
| 11 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 10 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 8 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 8 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 7 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 6 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 6 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 5 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 4 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 3 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 3 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 2 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 2 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 1 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 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.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | 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 |
| 6,601 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 2,577 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 13 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 11 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 5 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 4 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 2 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 2 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 2,626 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 7,811 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 87 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 31 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 5 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 2 | 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 | |
| 1 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 7,938 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 6 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 7 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 789 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 29 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 29 | 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.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 17 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 12 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 8 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 8 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | 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.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 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.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 3 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 3 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 3 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 2 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 2 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 2 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.HSPL | leprosarium | an asylum or hospital for lepers |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 987 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,425 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 963 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 381 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 328 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 297 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 141 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 108 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 94 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 70 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 39 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 27 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 26 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 18 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 17 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 13 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 8 | 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] |
| 7 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 7 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 6 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 6 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 4 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 3 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 2 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 4,004 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 89 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 89 | Total for V | ||
| 36,957 | |||
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