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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 172 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 122 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 66 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 17 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 379 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 21,285 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 2,282 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1,158 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 425 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 288 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 162 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 119 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 112 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 57 | 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 |
| 56 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 55 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 42 | 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 |
| 39 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 31 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 29 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 26 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 24 | 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 |
| 21 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 15 | 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 |
| 15 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 11 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 10 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 8 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 7 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 6 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 5 | H.GYSR | geyser | a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam |
| 5 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 4 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 3 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 2 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 26,319 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 3,407 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 352 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 170 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 21 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 10 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 9 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 7 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 5 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 3 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 3,995 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 2,478 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 508 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 16 | 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 |
| 4 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 3 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 3,027 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 654 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 79 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 35 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 24 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 793 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 9,619 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 1,276 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 1,109 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 382 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 320 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 317 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 165 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 128 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 89 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 78 | 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 |
| 49 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 38 | 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 |
| 33 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 33 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 28 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 25 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 23 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 21 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 18 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 13 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 10 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 8 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 8 | 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. |
| 7 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 6 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 6 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 6 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 5 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 4 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 4 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 4 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 3 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 2 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 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.PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 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.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 13,884 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 7,130 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2,940 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 2,099 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1,261 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 862 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 717 | 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] |
| 712 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 703 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 502 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 387 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 324 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 260 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 220 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 168 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 91 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 69 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 58 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 48 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 47 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 39 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 19 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 18 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 13 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 11 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 6 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 4 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 3 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 3 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 1 | T.MRN | moraine | a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till |
| 1 | T.BLDR | boulder field | a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks |
| 1 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 18,725 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.BNKU | bank | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation |
| 2 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 1 | U.FLTU | flat | a small level or nearly level area |
| 1 | U.SHLU | shoal | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | U.SMSU | seamounts | elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 7 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 335 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 6 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 341 | Total for V | ||
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| 565 | |||
| 68,035 | |||
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