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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 32 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 37 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 290 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 270 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 191 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 45 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 37 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 36 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 29 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 28 | 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 |
| 27 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 19 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 14 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 12 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 9 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 8 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 7 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 7 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 5 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 5 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 4 | H.RSVI | intermittent reservoir | |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 3 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 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.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1,061 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 318 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 4 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 3 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 2 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.null | ||
| 332 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1,225 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 268 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 58 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1,552 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 50 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 24 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 19 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 15 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 14 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 11 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 7 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 6 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 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 |
| 3 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 3 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 181 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 320 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 132 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 112 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 64 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 60 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 33 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 24 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 20 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 12 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 12 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 10 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 6 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 6 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 6 | 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] |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 4 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 4 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 4 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 3 | T.BLHL | blowhole(s) | a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air |
| 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 |
| 2 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody |
| 1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 845 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 22 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 23 | Total for V | ||
| 4,032 | |||
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