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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 825 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 14 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 841 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 460 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 148 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 37 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 32 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 24 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 17 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 12 | 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 |
| 9 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 6 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 3 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | 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 |
| 778 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 49 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 29 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 7 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 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 |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 92 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 2,097 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 42 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 15 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 13 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 2,173 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 4 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 6 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 345 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 37 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 26 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 22 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 14 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 10 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 10 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 10 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 9 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 8 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 7 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 7 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 5 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | 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.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | 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.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | 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.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned |
| 1 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 561 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 167 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 134 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 127 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 49 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 18 | 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] |
| 18 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 18 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 14 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 13 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 11 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 9 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 7 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 2 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 608 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.KNLU | knoll | an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 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 |
| 5 | Total for U | ||
| 5,064 | |||
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