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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 8,234 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 246 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 18 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 8,501 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,075 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 194 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 93 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 74 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 33 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 17 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 15 | 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 |
| 12 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 11 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 10 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 8 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 6 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 2 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 2 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 2 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | 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.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 1,588 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 231 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 74 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 21 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 16 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 356 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 2,928 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 2,165 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1,662 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 29 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 17 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 7 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 6,809 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 128 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 113 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 101 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 78 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 63 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 35 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 31 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 28 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 17 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 15 | 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 |
| 15 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 9 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 9 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 6 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 5 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 5 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 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.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.LEPC | leper colony | a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 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.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | 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. |
| 692 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 175 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 140 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 109 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 35 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 32 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 12 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 10 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | 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 |
| 4 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 3 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 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] |
| 532 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 26 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 26 | Total for V | ||
| 18,506 | |||
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