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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 17,464 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1,577 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 119 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 23 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 9 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 19,194 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2,415 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 356 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 150 | 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 |
| 143 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 107 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 44 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 44 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 43 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 22 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 15 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 15 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 14 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 12 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 8 | 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 |
| 7 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 6 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 6 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 5 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 4 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 3 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 3 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 3 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 2 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 2 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.WLLS | wells | cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 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.SEA | sea | a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean |
| 3,447 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 801 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 25 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 17 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 14 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 12 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 10 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 3 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 891 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 24,069 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 61 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 21 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 11 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 9 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 24,174 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 131 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 55 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 44 | 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 |
| 44 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 41 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 35 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 13 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 6 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 6 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 6 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 4 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 4 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 2 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.HMSD | homestead | a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 425 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,071 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 800 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 211 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 206 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 56 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 52 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 51 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 39 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 16 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 16 | 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] |
| 15 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 14 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 13 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 12 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 10 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 9 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 8 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 5 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 5 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 4 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 4 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 2 | T.CRDR | corridor | a strip or area of land having significance as an access way |
| 2 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | T.DVD | divide | a line separating adjacent drainage basins |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 2,632 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.TRNU | trench | a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides |
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 133 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 133 | Total for V | ||
| 50,899 | |||
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