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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 11 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCL | political entity | |
| 13 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 64 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 15 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 7 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 5 | 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 |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 105 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 52 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 5 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 2 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 63 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 250 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 7 | 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.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 259 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 33 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 24 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 16 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 10 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 5 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 5 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 4 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 3 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 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.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.RKRY | rookery | a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 137 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 118 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 65 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 42 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 17 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 6 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 5 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 3 | 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.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 270 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 848 | |||
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