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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 12 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 4 | 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 | |
| 17 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 14 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 9 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 8 | H.RFC | coral reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral |
| 6 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 5 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 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.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 4 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.OCN | ocean | one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 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.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 1 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 74 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 14 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 9 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 9 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 6 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 4 | L.BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance |
| 2 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 2 | L.MVA | maneuver area | a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out |
| 2 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 50 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 28 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 7 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 5 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 3 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 45 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 8 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 4 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 13 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 68 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 29 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 26 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 16 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 15 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 12 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 9 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 8 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 7 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 7 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 6 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 6 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 6 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 4 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 4 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 4 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 3 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 3 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 3 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 3 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 3 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 2 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 2 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 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.QUAY | quay | a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| 2 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 2 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 2 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 2 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.STNC | coast guard station | a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 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.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 322 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 44 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 25 | T.CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain |
| 23 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 22 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 21 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 20 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 17 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 16 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 15 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 15 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 13 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 10 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 7 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 6 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 5 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 5 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.BLHL | blowhole(s) | a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air |
| 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.PASS | pass | a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap] |
| 1 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 285 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 59 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 11 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 9 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 6 | U.TMTU | tablemount (or guyot) | a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top |
| 3 | U.TRGU | trough | a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench |
| 2 | U.TRNU | trench | a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides |
| 1 | U.HOLU | hole | a small depression of the sea floor |
| 1 | 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 |
| 92 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 6 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 4 | V.GRVC | coconut grove | a planting of coconut trees |
| 4 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 4 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.BUSH | bush(es) | a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area |
| 1 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 21 | Total for V | ||
| 919 | |||
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