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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 34 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 4 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 41 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 251 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 141 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 110 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 36 | 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 |
| 33 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 19 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 19 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 17 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 9 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 9 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 6 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 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.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 675 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 218 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 12 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 5 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 4 | 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 |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 244 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 983 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 203 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 76 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1,264 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 8 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 9 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 119 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 35 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 34 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 18 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 14 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 7 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 6 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 4 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 3 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 2 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 2 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 2 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 1 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 1 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 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.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 1 | S.ESTX | section of estate | |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 279 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 149 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 149 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 125 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 46 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 22 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 18 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 12 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 7 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 4 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 4 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 4 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | 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] |
| 2 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.RDGB | beach ridge | a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series |
| 1 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 563 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 43 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 17 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 60 | Total for V | ||
| 3,135 | |||
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