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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 340 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 22 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 19 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 382 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3,267 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 2,222 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 230 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 77 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 63 | 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 |
| 55 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 46 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 27 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 20 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 16 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 12 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 7 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 7 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 7 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 7 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 7 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 6 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 6 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 5 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 5 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 4 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 3 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 2 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 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.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 6,116 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1,656 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 135 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 41 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 28 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 24 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 23 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 9 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 8 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 2 | 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.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 1 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 1,933 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 15,136 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 715 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 481 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 298 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 28 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 21 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 16,682 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 4 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 7,751 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 652 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 340 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 108 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 108 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 96 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 64 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 57 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 33 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 31 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 27 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 21 | 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 |
| 17 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 16 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 11 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 9 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 6 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 5 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 5 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 5 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 5 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 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.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 4 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 4 | S.CMPO | oil camp | a camp used by oilfield workers |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.CMPLA | labor camp | a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers |
| 3 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 3 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 3 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 3 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 2 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.ESTSG | sugar plantation | an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.PRNJ | reformatory | a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 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.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.OILQ | abandoned oil well | |
| 1 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 9,459 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,208 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 298 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 56 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 53 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 35 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 29 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 18 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 7 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 6 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 3 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 2 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 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.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1,732 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 4 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 6 | Total for V | ||
| 36,314 | |||
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