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Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
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Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
298 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
18 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
319 | Total for A | ||
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
2,941 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
298 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
78 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
58 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
38 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
21 | 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 |
21 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
9 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
7 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
6 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
5 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
4 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
4 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
4 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
3 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
1 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
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.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
1 | H.OCN | ocean | one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth |
1 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
3,518 | Total for H | ||
Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
56 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
28 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
16 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
4 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
110 | Total for L | ||
Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
12,047 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
19 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
17 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
11 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
12,095 | 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 | Total for R | ||
Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
65 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
58 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
50 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
24 | 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 |
18 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
13 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
13 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
13 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
7 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
6 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
3 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
3 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
3 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
2 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
2 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
2 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
1 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
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.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.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
301 | Total for S | ||
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
1,644 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
358 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
281 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
97 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
73 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
60 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
44 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
31 | 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] |
21 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
15 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
14 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
8 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
6 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
5 | 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.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
4 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
4 | 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 |
3 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
3 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
2 | 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.ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody |
1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
2,686 | Total for T | ||
Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
1 | U.APNU | apron | a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts |
1 | U.EDGU | shelf edge | a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf |
1 | U.PLNU | plain | a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region |
1 | U.SCNU | seachannel | a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides |
4 | Total for U | ||
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
1 | Total for V | ||
19,035 |
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