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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 8 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLS | semi-independent political entity | |
| 11 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 7 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 3 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 1 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 18 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 10 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 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.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 13 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 7 | 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) | |||
| 70 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 6 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 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.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 3 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 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.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 103 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 11 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 21 | Total for T | ||
| 174 | |||
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