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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 14,018 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 329 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 25 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 9 | 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 | |
| 1 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PRSH | parish | an ecclesiastical district |
| 14,386 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 6,671 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1,519 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 250 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 229 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 76 | 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 |
| 47 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 37 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 34 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 33 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 33 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 30 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 23 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 20 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 17 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 17 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 14 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 10 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 10 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 10 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 8 | 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 |
| 8 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 8 | H.POOL | pool(s) | a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water |
| 6 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 4 | H.RSVI | intermittent reservoir | |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 2 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.CNLSB | underground irrigation canal(s) | a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.CNLQ | abandoned canal | |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 9,137 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 4,333 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 114 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 56 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 12 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 8 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 8 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 4 | 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.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 4,539 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 17,627 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 94 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 18 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 8 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 2 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 2 | 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 | |
| 17,754 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 74 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 7 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 84 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 3,106 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1,588 | S.ESTX | section of estate | |
| 959 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 674 | S.ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| 447 | S.ESTO | oil palm plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees |
| 383 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 237 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 74 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 55 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 54 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 51 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 50 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 43 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 36 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 30 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 28 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 22 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 18 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 17 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 16 | 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.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 14 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 11 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 11 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 11 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 9 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 9 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 9 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 8 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 8 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 6 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 6 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 5 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 5 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 5 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 5 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 4 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | 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.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 3 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 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.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. |
| 3 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 3 | 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.SLCE | sluice | a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 2 | S.HERM | hermitage | a secluded residence, usually for religious sects |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 2 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 2 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 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.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.RDCR | traffic circle | a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only |
| 8,099 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 503 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 372 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 148 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 126 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 119 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 70 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 16 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 11 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 9 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 7 | 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] |
| 6 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 6 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 4 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 3 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 2 | T.LEV | levee | a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods |
| 2 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1,420 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.CNYU | canyon | a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope |
| 3 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 563 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 324 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 221 | V.GROVE | grove | a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted |
| 120 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 93 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 6 | V.GRVC | coconut grove | a planting of coconut trees |
| 1,327 | Total for V | ||
| 56,749 | |||
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