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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 5 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 6 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 93 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 56 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 50 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 39 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 28 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 28 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 19 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 13 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 13 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 11 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 9 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 7 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 5 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 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 |
| 3 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 3 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 2 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 1 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 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 |
| 392 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 68 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 39 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 28 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 24 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 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.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 1 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 181 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 203 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 134 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 31 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 369 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 491 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 73 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 18 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 16 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 15 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 15 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 13 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 12 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 11 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 9 | 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 |
| 6 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 5 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 5 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 4 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 3 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 3 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 3 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 3 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 3 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 2 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 2 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 2 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 2 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 2 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 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.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 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.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 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.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 |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 774 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 69 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 68 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 54 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 14 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 7 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 6 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 5 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 3 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 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.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 232 | Total for T | ||
| 1,959 | |||
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