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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 345 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 97 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 12 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 472 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,195 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 483 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 217 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 211 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 145 | 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 |
| 129 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 102 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 101 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 76 | 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 |
| 69 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 55 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 43 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 27 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 22 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 21 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 21 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 20 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 18 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 14 | H.CNLX | section of canal | |
| 14 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 13 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 8 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 6 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 4 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 3 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 2 | 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 |
| 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.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 |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.null | ||
| 1 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 1 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 1 | H.CNLQ | abandoned canal | |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3,034 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1,141 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 578 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 164 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 52 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 39 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 22 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 19 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 16 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 4 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 3 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 3 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 2 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.MVA | maneuver area | a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 2,049 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6,728 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 721 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 226 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 15 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 12 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 11 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLCH | historical capital of a political entity | a former capital of a political entity |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 7,720 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 228 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 11 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 11 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 7 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 5 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 3 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 3 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 2 | R.RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 273 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1,379 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 1,052 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 463 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 401 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 376 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 284 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 272 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 199 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 199 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 191 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 159 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 142 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 122 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 110 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 104 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 101 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 99 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 71 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 62 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 55 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 49 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 44 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 41 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 38 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 34 | S.LOCK | lock(s) | a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another |
| 33 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 32 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 31 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 28 | S.ATM | automatic teller machine | An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services. |
| 26 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 22 | 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 |
| 22 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 21 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 20 | S.SLCE | sluice | a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate |
| 20 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 19 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 17 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 16 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 16 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 15 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 12 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 12 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 12 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 11 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 11 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 11 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 10 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 10 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 9 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 9 | S.HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
| 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.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 8 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 8 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 7 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 7 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 7 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 7 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 7 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 6 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 6 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 6 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 6 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 5 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 5 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 4 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 4 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 4 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 4 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 3 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 3 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 3 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 3 | S.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
| 3 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 3 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 2 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 2 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 2 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 2 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 2 | S.ASYL | asylum | a facility where the insane are cared for and protected |
| 2 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 2 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 2 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 2 | S.WALLA | ancient wall | the remains of a linear defensive stone structure |
| 2 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.SCHL | language school | Language Schools & Institutions |
| 1 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 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.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 1 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.FYT | ferry terminal | a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo |
| 1 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 6,700 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,534 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 187 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 98 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 64 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 43 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 29 | 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.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | 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.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 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.ISLX | section of island | |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1,970 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 323 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 269 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 2 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 595 | Total for V | ||
| 22,813 | |||
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