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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 219 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 64 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 17 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 13 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former 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 |
| 1 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ZN | zone | |
| 324 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,104 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 607 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 184 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 180 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 114 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 102 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 92 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 90 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 77 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 47 | 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 |
| 46 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 39 | 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 |
| 35 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 26 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 25 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 22 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 22 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 19 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 19 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 17 | H.CAPG | icecap | a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet |
| 15 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 10 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 7 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | H.DOMG | icecap dome | a comparatively elevated area on an icecap |
| 5 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 5 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 4 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 4 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 3 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 2 | H.STMQ | abandoned watercourse | a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns |
| 2 | H.DPRG | icecap depression | a comparatively depressed area on an icecap |
| 2 | H.CRNT | current | a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity |
| 2 | H.OVF | overfalls | an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current |
| 2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.RDGG | icecap ridge | a linear elevation on an icecap |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 1 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 1 | H.GYSR | geyser | a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam |
| 1 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2,958 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 178 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 14 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 11 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 9 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 9 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 7 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 4 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 236 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 103 | 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) |
| 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 | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 117 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 7 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 4,657 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 415 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 212 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 162 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 40 | 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 |
| 29 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 27 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 24 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 18 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 16 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 15 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 13 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 9 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 7 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 6 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 6 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 4 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 4 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 4 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 4 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 4 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 3 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 3 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 3 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 2 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.ASYL | asylum | a facility where the insane are cared for and protected |
| 2 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 1 | S.DCKD | dry dock | a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 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.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 5,734 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,181 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1,066 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 783 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 664 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 362 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 292 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 283 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 249 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 160 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 149 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 139 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 132 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 128 | 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] |
| 122 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 101 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 99 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 90 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 79 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 78 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 60 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 45 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 40 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 34 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 30 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 28 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 22 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 22 | 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.FSR | fissure | a crack associated with volcanism |
| 18 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 12 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 12 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 9 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 8 | T.CRQ | cirque | a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley |
| 6 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 6 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 6 | T.CFT | cleft(s) | a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff |
| 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 |
| 4 | T.MRN | moraine | a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till |
| 4 | T.NTK | nunatak | a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice |
| 4 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 3 | T.BLDR | boulder field | a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks |
| 2 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 1 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.RKFL | rockfall | an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope |
| 1 | T.CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain |
| 1 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 6,561 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 23 | U.VALU | valley | a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient |
| 6 | U.SLPU | slope | the slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope |
| 29 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 259 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 31 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 293 | Total for V | ||
| 16,259 | |||
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