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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 68 | A.PRSH | parish | an ecclesiastical district |
| 31 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 7 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 4 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM5 | fifth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 112 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,617 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 918 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 279 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 74 | 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 |
| 61 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 41 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 41 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 41 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 18 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 15 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 14 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 12 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 12 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 11 | 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 |
| 10 | H.WLL | well | a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 9 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 8 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 7 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 7 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 5 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 3 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 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.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 1 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.MOOR | moor(s) | an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils |
| 1 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 1 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 1 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 3,266 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 3,380 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 61 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 16 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 15 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 12 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 4 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 4 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 3 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RNGA | artillery range | a tract of land used for artillery firing practice |
| 1 | L.RGNL | lake region | a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes |
| 3,505 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 8,058 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 3,869 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 162 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 25 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 7 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 4 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 12,129 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 74 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 11 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 8 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 5 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 2 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 2 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 2 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 106 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 2,095 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1,516 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1,443 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 291 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 263 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 169 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 163 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 122 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 85 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 69 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 35 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 31 | S.RDIN | intersection | a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams |
| 27 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 26 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 25 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 23 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 23 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 21 | 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 |
| 19 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 18 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 13 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 13 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 12 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 11 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 10 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 9 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 8 | 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. |
| 8 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 8 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 8 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 7 | S.QUAY | quay | a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| 7 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 7 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 5 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 5 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 5 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 5 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 5 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 4 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 4 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 4 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 4 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 4 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 3 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 3 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 3 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 3 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 3 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 2 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 2 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 2 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 2 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 2 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 2 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 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.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
| 1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.PPQ | abandoned police post | |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.SCHL | language school | Language Schools & Institutions |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.null | ||
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.AQC | aquaculture facility | facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| 1 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 1 | S.UNIP | university prep school | University Preparation Schools & Institutions |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
| 1 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 6,708 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 770 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 701 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 623 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 463 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 211 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 164 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 56 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 51 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 46 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 43 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 40 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 34 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 31 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 26 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 20 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 14 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 13 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 12 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 10 | 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] |
| 9 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 9 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 8 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 7 | 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.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 4 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 3 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 3 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 3 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 2 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 2 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 2 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.FSR | fissure | a crack associated with volcanism |
| 1 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 3,389 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 115 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 1 | V.GROVE | grove | a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted |
| 118 | Total for V | ||
| 29,333 | |||
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