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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 2,313 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 47 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 32 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 11 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 7 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 7 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 6 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 2,424 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2,831 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1,508 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 660 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 457 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 250 | 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 |
| 109 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 67 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 65 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 43 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 43 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 40 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 35 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 21 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 18 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 17 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 14 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 13 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 11 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 9 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 7 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 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.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 4 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 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.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 3 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 3 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 2 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
| 1 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1 | H.CRNT | current | a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity |
| 6,283 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 4,091 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 1,854 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 32 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 28 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 20 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 10 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 10 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 9 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 6 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 5 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 5 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 4 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 6,078 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6,505 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 279 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 66 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 46 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 6,903 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 136 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 25 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 14 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 5 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 2 | R.RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.STKR | stock route | a route taken by livestock herds |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 185 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1,135 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 437 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 318 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 246 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 230 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 133 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 125 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 116 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 112 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 106 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 87 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 87 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 81 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 68 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 65 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 58 | 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 |
| 43 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 43 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 35 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 35 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 32 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 31 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 28 | S.DAMSB | sub-surface dam | a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river |
| 28 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 24 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 22 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 21 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 21 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 17 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 17 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 15 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 15 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 14 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 13 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 12 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 10 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 10 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 9 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 8 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 8 | 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 |
| 8 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 7 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 7 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 7 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 7 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 7 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 6 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 6 | S.ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| 6 | 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. |
| 6 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 6 | S.ESTSG | sugar plantation | an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane |
| 5 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 5 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 4 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 4 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 4 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 4 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 4 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 4 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 4 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 4 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 3 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 3 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 3 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 2 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 2 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 2 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 2 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 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.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 1 | S.HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| 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.HSPL | leprosarium | an asylum or hospital for lepers |
| 1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 1 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 4,092 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 3,107 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 600 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 218 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 158 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 122 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 120 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 114 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 62 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 59 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 58 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 53 | 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] |
| 45 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 45 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 41 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 36 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 36 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 19 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 13 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 12 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 10 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 8 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 7 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 7 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 6 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 3 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 2 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 4,980 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 244 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 244 | Total for V | ||
| 31,189 | |||
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