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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 68 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 6 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 75 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 133 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 52 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 32 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 14 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 14 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 9 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 8 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 8 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 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 |
| 3 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 3 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 3 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 2 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 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.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 294 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1,169 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 7 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 3 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 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 |
| 2 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 1 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1,191 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 127 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 96 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 62 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 287 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 293 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 108 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 80 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 63 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 41 | 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 |
| 30 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 21 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 21 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 14 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 12 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 11 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 11 | 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 |
| 9 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 8 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 8 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 7 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 7 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 6 | S.DCKD | dry dock | a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed |
| 5 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 4 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 4 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 4 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 4 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 3 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 3 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 3 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 3 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 2 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 2 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 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.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 829 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 94 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 28 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 26 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 21 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 16 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 11 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 8 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 7 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 6 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 5 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 4 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 4 | 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] |
| 3 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.TAL | talus slope | a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 242 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.HOLU | hole | a small depression of the sea floor |
| 1 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 2 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 2 | Total for V | ||
| 2,923 | |||
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