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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 29 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 3 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 40 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 146 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 33 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 23 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 16 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 13 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 13 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 11 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 8 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 8 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 6 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 5 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | 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 |
| 305 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 9 | 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.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 15 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 163 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 12 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 5 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 185 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 36 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 20 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 12 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 7 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 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.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.QUAY | quay | a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| 2 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 2 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.STNW | whaling station | a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 133 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 268 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 164 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 129 | T.CFT | cleft(s) | a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff |
| 86 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 66 | T.CRQ | cirque | a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley |
| 64 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 64 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 62 | 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] |
| 59 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 54 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 44 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 31 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 31 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 25 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 18 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 9 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 9 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 8 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 6 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 5 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 5 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.BLDR | boulder field | a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks |
| 1 | T.REG | stony desert | a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 1,218 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 1,902 | |||
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