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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 198 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 64 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 26 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 5 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM5 | fifth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 297 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 24.919 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 417 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 172 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 62 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 37 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 36 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 28 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 24 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 11 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 10 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 10 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 9 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 8 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 7 | 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 |
| 6 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 4 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 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.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 |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.WHRL | whirlpool | a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream |
| 1 | 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 |
| 25.779 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 68 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 13 | L.CNS | concession area | a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry |
| 9 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 8 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 8 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 6 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 3 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 1 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 122 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 36.703 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 23 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 18 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 14 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 8 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 3 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 36.773 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1.369 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 155 | 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 |
| 91 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 75 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 74 | 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 |
| 52 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 47 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 43 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 24 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 14 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 11 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 10 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 10 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 9 | 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. |
| 8 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 8 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 6 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 6 | S.ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| 5 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 5 | 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. |
| 5 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 4 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 4 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 3 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 3 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.AIRT | terminal | airport facilities for the handling of freight and passengers |
| 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.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 2.067 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 274 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 258 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 165 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 86 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 26 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 19 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 12 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 8 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 7 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 7 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 5 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2 | 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] |
| 2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 2 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 1 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 884 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 16 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 17 | Total for V | ||
| 65.942 | |||
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