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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 29,373 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 23,226 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 3,143 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 51 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 21 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 12 | A.ADMDH | historical administrative division | a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 7 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.LTER | leased area | a tract of land leased to another country, usually for military installations |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 55,836 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 229,641 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 69,299 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 58,552 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 38,199 | H.WLL | well | a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 35,921 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 21,444 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 16,641 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 13,347 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 7,414 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3,628 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 3,540 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2,810 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 2,453 | H.OVF | overfalls | an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current |
| 1,232 | 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 |
| 1,062 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 1,061 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 138 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 124 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 67 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 53 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 42 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 41 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 37 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 30 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 29 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 23 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 21 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 21 | H.GYSR | geyser | a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam |
| 19 | H.SEA | sea | a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean |
| 19 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 17 | 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 |
| 15 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 10 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 9 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 9 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 8 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 8 | 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 |
| 7 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 7 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 6 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 6 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 6 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 5 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 4 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 4 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 3 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 2 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 2 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 1 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.BNKX | section of bank | |
| 1 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 1 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 1 | H.FLLSX | section of waterfall(s) | |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.CNLX | section of canal | |
| 1 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 1 | H.INLTQ | former inlet | an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 507,072 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 68,212 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 4,858 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2,761 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 2,249 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1,305 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 972 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 250 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 246 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 207 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 103 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 91 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 89 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 51 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 28 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 24 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 19 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 13 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 11 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 11 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 6 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 4 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 4 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 4 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 4 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 3 | L.RGNL | lake region | a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes |
| 3 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 2 | L.BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance |
| 2 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 1 | L.null | ||
| 1 | L.CNS | concession area | a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry |
| 1 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 1 | L.GVL | gravel area | an area covered with gravel |
| 1 | L.MVA | maneuver area | a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out |
| 1 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 81,539 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 166,350 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 13,748 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 9,710 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2,989 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 107 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 73 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 50 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 17 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 7 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 6 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 3 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 2 | P.null | ||
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLCH | historical capital of a political entity | a former capital of a political entity |
| 1 | P.STLMT | israeli settlement | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 193,066 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 14,415 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 10,867 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 722 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 207 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 78 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 42 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 22 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 16 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 14 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 11 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 10 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 4 | R.PTGE | portage | a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters |
| 2 | R.RDCUT | road cut | an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road |
| 2 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 1 | R.RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures |
| 1 | R.OILP | oil pipeline | a pipeline used for transporting oil |
| 1 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 26,415 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 226,983 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 205,846 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 140,981 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 137,888 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 88,807 | S.null | ||
| 62,458 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 56,681 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 40,255 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 34,034 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 16,757 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 16,657 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 15,993 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 15,593 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 15,077 | 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 |
| 12,437 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 8,360 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 7,312 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 5,970 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 4,624 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 4,269 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3,947 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2,494 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2,398 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1,987 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1,765 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1,591 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1,188 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1,180 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1,133 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 770 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 730 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 677 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 569 | 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 |
| 563 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 554 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 534 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 519 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 490 | S.LNDF | landfill | a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land |
| 377 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 362 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 349 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 343 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 265 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 264 | 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. |
| 236 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 195 | S.DAMQ | ruined dam | a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional |
| 183 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 180 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 170 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 170 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 167 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 147 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 138 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 129 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 107 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 104 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 97 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 84 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 83 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 77 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 69 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 65 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 55 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 49 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 47 | S.BLDA | apartment building | a building containing several individual apartments |
| 44 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 43 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 42 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 38 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 36 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 33 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 33 | S.MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned |
| 33 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 31 | S.ART | piece of art | a piece of art, like a sculpture, painting. In contrast to monument (MNMT) it is not commemorative. |
| 29 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 29 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 28 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 27 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 26 | S.STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments |
| 25 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 25 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 24 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 22 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 21 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 21 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 21 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 20 | S.RKRY | rookery | a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals |
| 19 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 19 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 19 | 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. |
| 18 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 16 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 16 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 15 | S.AQC | aquaculture facility | facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| 13 | S.USGE | united states government establishment | a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama |
| 13 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 12 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 12 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 12 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 12 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 12 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 12 | S.BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| 12 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 12 | 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 |
| 12 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 11 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 10 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 10 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 10 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 10 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 9 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 9 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 9 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 9 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 9 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 8 | S.HMSD | homestead | a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand |
| 8 | S.RLGR | retreat | a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups |
| 8 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 7 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 7 | S.STNC | coast guard station | a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels |
| 7 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 6 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 6 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 6 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 6 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 6 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 5 | S.OBSR | radio observatory | a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space |
| 5 | S.PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park |
| 5 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 5 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 5 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 4 | S.CTRS | space center | a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles |
| 4 | S.ATM | automatic teller machine | An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services. |
| 4 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 4 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 4 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 4 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 4 | S.FYT | ferry terminal | a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo |
| 3 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 3 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 3 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 3 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 3 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 3 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.STPS | steps | stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope |
| 3 | S.STNW | whaling station | a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil |
| 3 | 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.AIRT | terminal | airport facilities for the handling of freight and passengers |
| 3 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 3 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 2 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 2 | S.BUR | burial cave(s) | a cave used for human burials |
| 2 | S.CTRA | atomic center | a facility where atomic research is carried out |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 2 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 2 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 2 | S.SPLY | spillway | a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam |
| 2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 2 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 2 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 2 | S.MSSNQ | abandoned mission | |
| 2 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 2 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 2 | S.FNDY | foundry | a building or works where metal casting is carried out |
| 2 | S.ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| 2 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 2 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 2 | S.MLSGQ | former sugar mill | a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill |
| 2 | S.TWO | temp work office | Temporary Work Offices |
| 2 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 2 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 1 | S.RDCR | traffic circle | a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only |
| 1 | S.SYG | synagogue | a place for Jewish worship and religious instruction |
| 1 | S.PGDA | pagoda | a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.OILJ | oil pipeline junction | a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.PSTC | customs post | a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods |
| 1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.QUAY | quay | a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| 1 | S.ASYL | asylum | a facility where the insane are cared for and protected |
| 1 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 1 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 1 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.STNS | satellite station | a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites |
| 1 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1,145,822 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 69,881 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 69,302 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 17,330 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 15,349 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 14,950 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 10,625 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 8,225 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 4,890 | 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 |
| 4,392 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3,423 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2,474 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2,128 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 718 | T.BNCH | bench | a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 540 | T.LEV | levee | a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods |
| 233 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 222 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 170 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 153 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 96 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 80 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 58 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 50 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 36 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 30 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 27 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 16 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 10 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 9 | 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] |
| 9 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 7 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 6 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 6 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 5 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 4 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 3 | T.ISLF | artificial island | an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon |
| 3 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 2 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2 | T.BLDR | boulder field | a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks |
| 2 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 2 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 2 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 2 | T.DVD | divide | a line separating adjacent drainage basins |
| 2 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 1 | T.CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain |
| 1 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 1 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 1 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 1 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 1 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 1 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 1 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.VALS | valleys | elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 225,498 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 91 | U.FLTU | flat | a small level or nearly level area |
| 59 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 18 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 12 | U.SHLU | shoal | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 11 | U.BNKU | bank | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation |
| 4 | U.SHSU | shoals | hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material |
| 3 | U.SCNU | seachannel | a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides |
| 2 | U.CNYU | canyon | a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope |
| 2 | U.MNDU | mound | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 2 | U.RFSU | reefs | surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material |
| 2 | U.VALU | valley | a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient |
| 1 | U.BDLU | borderland | a region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelf |
| 1 | U.HOLU | hole | a small depression of the sea floor |
| 1 | U.LDGU | ledge | a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore |
| 1 | U.LEVU | levee | an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel |
| 1 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.TNGU | tongue | an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature |
| 1 | U.TRGU | trough | a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench |
| 215 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1,977 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 77 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 70 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 30 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 5 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 4 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 4 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 3 | V.VINS | vineyards | plantings of grapevines |
| 3 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 1 | V.GRVPN | pine grove | a planting of pine trees |
| 1 | V.GRVP | palm grove | a planting of palm trees |
| 1 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 2,176 | Total for V | ||
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| 2,649 | |||
| 2,240,288 | |||
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