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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 572 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 145 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 42 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 770 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 633 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 571 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 76 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 58 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 15 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 13 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 11 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 10 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 10 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 9 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 8 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 7 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 3 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 3 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 3 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 3 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 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.DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water |
| 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 |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1,473 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1,838 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 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 |
| 2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1,846 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 10,834 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 87 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 9 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 10,935 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 46 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 4 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 53 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 36 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 25 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 11 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 10 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 10 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 10 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 8 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 7 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 4 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 3 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 2 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.ASYL | asylum | a facility where the insane are cared for and protected |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 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.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 162 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 682 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 189 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 184 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 57 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 55 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 36 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 24 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 23 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 21 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 18 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 14 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 12 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 4 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 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] |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1,340 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 3 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | Total for V | ||
| 16,583 | |||
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