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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 178 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 5 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 202 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,869 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 67 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 55 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 22 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 14 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 12 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 5 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 4 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 3 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 2 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 2 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | 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 |
| 2,065 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 15 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 9 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 4 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 3 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 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 |
| 2 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 37 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 14,024 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 35 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 15 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 4 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 14,081 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 24 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 5 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 29 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 15 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 9 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 8 | 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 |
| 4 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 4 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 4 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 3 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 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.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.LEPC | leper colony | a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 1 | S.RDIN | intersection | a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams |
| 1 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 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. |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.ESTO | oil palm plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees |
| 82 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 308 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 214 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 77 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 28 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 28 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 23 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 12 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 8 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 5 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 4 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 4 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 730 | Total for T | ||
| 17,226 | |||
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