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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 86 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 15 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 5 | 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.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 110 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 7,992 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1,315 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 201 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 194 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 178 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 107 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 52 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 52 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 39 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 29 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 20 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 14 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 14 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 13 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 11 | 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 |
| 10 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 10 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 9 | 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 |
| 7 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 7 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 6 | 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 |
| 4 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 4 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 4 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 2 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 2 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 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.SEA | sea | a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean |
| 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.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 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.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 10,309 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 160 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 10 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 8 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 183 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 2,181 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 24 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 22 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 4 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 2,235 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 492 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 495 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 257 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 169 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 114 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 53 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 43 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 43 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 23 | 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 |
| 23 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 20 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 17 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 16 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 16 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 10 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 9 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 8 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 7 | 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 |
| 7 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 6 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 6 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 6 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 5 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 5 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 5 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 5 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 5 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 4 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 4 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 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.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.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 3 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 3 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 3 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 3 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 2 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 2 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | S.LNDF | landfill | a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 2 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 2 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 2 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 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.NOV | novitiate | a religious house or school where novices are trained |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 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.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 1 | S.WALLA | ancient wall | the remains of a linear defensive stone structure |
| 1 | S.AQC | aquaculture facility | facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| 1 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 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.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 980 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,328 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 888 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 506 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 345 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 159 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 102 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 38 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 34 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 31 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 13 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 13 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 7 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 7 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 4 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.RDGB | beach ridge | a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series |
| 3,495 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 5 | U.KNLU | knoll | an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.SMSU | seamounts | elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 1 | U.PLTU | plateau | a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides |
| 11 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 3 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 2 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 8 | Total for V | ||
| 17,826 | |||
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