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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 45 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 14 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 9 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 6 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 75 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 291 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 283 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 134 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 115 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 100 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 37 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 35 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 31 | 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 |
| 16 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 14 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 9 | 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 |
| 6 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 5 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 5 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 4 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 4 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 4 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 4 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 3 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 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.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1,121 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 203 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 146 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 48 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 27 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 9 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 4 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 3 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 444 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 9,474 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 185 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 15 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 12 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 9,689 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 484 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 83 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 55 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 13 | 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 |
| 12 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 11 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 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.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 7 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 4 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 3 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 3 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 2 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 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.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 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.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 723 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 88 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 34 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 34 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 10 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 5 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 4 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 3 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 208 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 34 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 5 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 39 | Total for V | ||
| 12,300 | |||
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