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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 166 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 30 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 11 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 7 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 215 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 9,311 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 4,033 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 2,924 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 456 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 348 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 76 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 65 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 61 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 39 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 30 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 11 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 6 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 6 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 5 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 5 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 4 | 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.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 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 |
| 3 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 3 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 2 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 2 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 2 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 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 |
| 2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 1 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 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.BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 17,423 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 406 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 161 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 13 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 6 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 6 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 6 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 603 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 22,591 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 51 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 11 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 10 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 2 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 22,673 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 4 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 767 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 698 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 671 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 477 | 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 |
| 212 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 169 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 70 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 70 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 52 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 40 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 36 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 27 | 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 |
| 26 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 22 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 20 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 18 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 17 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 13 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 13 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 11 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 10 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 9 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 9 | 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. |
| 8 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 8 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 7 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 7 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 7 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 6 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 6 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 5 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 5 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 4 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 3 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 3 | S.MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned |
| 3 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 3 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.DIP | diplomatic facility | office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission |
| 2 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 2 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.SCHN | maritime school | a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.NOV | novitiate | a religious house or school where novices are trained |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.PPQ | abandoned police post | |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 3,563 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,855 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1,691 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 303 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 301 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 224 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 57 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 46 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 25 | 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 |
| 14 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 10 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 9 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 7 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 5 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 4 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 3 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 4,567 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 14 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 16 | Total for V | ||
| 49,064 | |||
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