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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 346 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 56 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 425 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 5.687 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1.679 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 923 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 646 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 634 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 563 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 473 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 454 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 184 | 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 |
| 149 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 90 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 89 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 87 | 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 |
| 81 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 59 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 58 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 38 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 31 | 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 |
| 24 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 19 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 17 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 17 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 17 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 12 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 10 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 10 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 10 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 9 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 7 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 7 | 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.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 6 | H.LGNS | lagoons | shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 6 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 5 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 5 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 3 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 1 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 1 | H.CNLB | canal bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal |
| 1 | H.null | ||
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 1 | H.OVF | overfalls | an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.GYSR | geyser | a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.CAPG | icecap | a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet |
| 1 | H.CRNT | current | a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 12.219 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1.877 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 61 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 51 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 45 | L.OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water |
| 28 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 12 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 10 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 5 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 5 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 4 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 4 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 3 | L.null | ||
| 3 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 2.114 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6.433 | 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 | |
| 65 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 33 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 15 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 12 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 7 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 4 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.null | ||
| 6.667 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 7 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 4 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 3 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 2 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 2 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.OILP | oil pipeline | a pipeline used for transporting oil |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 1 | R.null | ||
| 26 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 2.296 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1.432 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1.311 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 530 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 414 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 326 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 227 | 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 |
| 207 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 196 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 185 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 124 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 71 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 70 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 60 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 44 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 37 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 32 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 31 | 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. |
| 30 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 29 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 24 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 23 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 16 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 16 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 15 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 14 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 14 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 13 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 10 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 10 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 9 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 9 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 9 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 9 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 6 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 6 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 6 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 5 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 5 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 4 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 4 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 4 | S.RKRY | rookery | a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals |
| 4 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 4 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 3 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 3 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 2 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 2 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 2 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 2 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 2 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 2 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 2 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.ESTX | section of estate | |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 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.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 1 | S.ZNF | free trade zone | an area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.null | ||
| 1 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 1 | S.MNCU | copper mine(s) | a mine where copper ore is extracted |
| 1 | S.MNN | salt mine(s) | a mine from which salt is extracted |
| 1 | S.STNW | whaling station | a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.UNIP | university prep school | University Preparation Schools & Institutions |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 7.989 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 5.157 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 2.710 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 2.076 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1.741 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 770 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 549 | 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] |
| 508 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 472 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 290 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 277 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 239 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 127 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 117 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 95 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 82 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 75 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 68 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 63 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 39 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 34 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 25 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 18 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 11 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 8 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 8 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 7 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 4 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 2 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2 | T.VALX | section of valley | |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.PENX | section of peninsula | |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 15.592 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 15 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 4 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 23 | Total for V | ||
| 45.056 | |||
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