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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 57 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 68 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 883 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 177 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 56 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 50 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 16 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 10 | 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 |
| 7 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 3 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 2 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1,209 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 119 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 5 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 4 | L.CNS | concession area | a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 132 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 446 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 64 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 25 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 8 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 548 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 39 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 39 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 106 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 52 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 28 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 11 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 7 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 5 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 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 |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.SLCE | sluice | a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.LOCK | lock(s) | a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 234 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 110 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 27 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 23 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 21 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 16 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 11 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 7 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 229 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 7 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 4 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 11 | Total for V | ||
| 2,470 | |||
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