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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 1 | A.PCLS | semi-independent political entity | |
| 1 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 2 | H.BNKX | section of bank | |
| 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 |
| 5 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 45 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 33 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 79 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 45 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 3 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 49 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 40 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 34 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 74 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 17 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 5 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 3 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 2 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | 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 |
| 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.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 38 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 9 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 7 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 2 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.CFT | cleft(s) | a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 21 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 43 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 11 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 2 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 56 | Total for V | ||
| 323 | |||
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