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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 303 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 34 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 8 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ZN | zone | |
| 349 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,754 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 648 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 29 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 19 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 16 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 12 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 10 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 9 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 9 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 8 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 8 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 7 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 6 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 6 | 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.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 2 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.RFX | section of reef | |
| 1 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 2,556 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 21 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 4 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 3 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 36 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6,764 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 27 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 6 | 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 | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 6,802 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 37 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 15 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 13 | 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 |
| 5 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 3 | 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.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 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.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 93 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 468 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 360 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 54 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 46 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 32 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 31 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 16 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 7 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 6 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 3 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 2 | 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] |
| 2 | T.NKM | meander neck | a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 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.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 1,043 | Total for T | ||
| 10,879 | |||
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