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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 581 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 43 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 13 | A.ADM4H | historical fourth-order administrative division | a former fourth-order administrative division |
| 11 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 3 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ZN | zone | |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM5 | fifth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 655 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,351 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 128 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 90 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 69 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 61 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 30 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 22 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 19 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 11 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 9 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 6 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 4 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 3 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.MOOR | moor(s) | an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils |
| 2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 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.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 1,823 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 33 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 17 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 16 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 15 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 10 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 6 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 3 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 3 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 3 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.RGNL | lake region | a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes |
| 110 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 12,418 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 175 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 21 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 17 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 11 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 6 | P.PPLA5 | seat of a fifth-order administrative division | |
| 5 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 5 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.null | ||
| 12,666 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 30 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 6 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 6 | R.null | ||
| 5 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 51 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1,238 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 983 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 274 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 211 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 73 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 64 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 56 | 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. |
| 44 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 26 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 25 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 24 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 24 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 24 | 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 |
| 21 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 20 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 18 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 12 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 12 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 10 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 9 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 8 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 7 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 7 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 7 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 6 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 6 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 6 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 5 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 5 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 5 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 5 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 5 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 4 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 4 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 4 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 4 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 3 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 3 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 3 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 3 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 3 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 2 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 2 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 2 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 2 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.null | ||
| 1 | S.STNC | coast guard station | a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels |
| 1 | S.STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 3,348 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 81 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 77 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 5 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | 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 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 187 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1,421 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 38 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 1 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 1,461 | Total for V | ||
| 20,301 | |||
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