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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 36 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 15 | 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 | |
| 52 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 409 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 170 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 16 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 12 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 11 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 7 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 6 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 3 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 2 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 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.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 659 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 44 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 18 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 11 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 7 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 89 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 438 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 14 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 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 | |
| 459 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 61 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 20 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 12 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 9 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 7 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 6 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 5 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 5 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 4 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 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.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 3 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 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.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 2 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 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.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 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.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 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.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. |
| 190 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 156 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 46 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 41 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 40 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 29 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 8 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 8 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 8 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 7 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 6 | 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.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 2 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.ASPH | asphalt lake | a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt |
| 1 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 1 | 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] |
| 1 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 375 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.RFSU | reefs | surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| 1,826 | |||
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