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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 15 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-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.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 26 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 399 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 394 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 324 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 246 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 236 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 210 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 136 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 52 | 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 |
| 50 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 41 | 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 |
| 37 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 29 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 17 | H.CAPG | icecap | a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet |
| 7 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 7 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 5 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 3 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 2 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 2,209 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 114 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 44 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 22 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 20 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 15 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 216 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 203 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 44 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 4 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 254 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.PTGE | portage | a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 67 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 50 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 39 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 15 | 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 |
| 12 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 9 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 9 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 8 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 5 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 5 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 5 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 5 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 4 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 2 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 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.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 249 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,238 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 930 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 525 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 466 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 281 | T.NTK | nunatak | a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice |
| 215 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 176 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 136 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 131 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 73 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 72 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 51 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 36 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 33 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 30 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 25 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 25 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 24 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 23 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 20 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 15 | 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] |
| 13 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 12 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 9 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 6 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.CFT | cleft(s) | a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff |
| 1 | T.NTKS | nunataks | rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 4,573 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 7,529 | |||
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