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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 23 | 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 |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 29 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 101 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 16 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 8 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 6 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 2 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 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 |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 152 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 3 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 6 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 138 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 4 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 144 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 28 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 15 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 14 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 5 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 4 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 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.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 104 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 210 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 34 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 24 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 18 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 11 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 9 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 4 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 2 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.BLHL | blowhole(s) | a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air |
| 322 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 3 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.TRGU | trough | a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench |
| 1 | U.TRNU | trench | a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides |
| 1 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 8 | Total for U | ||
| 767 | |||
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