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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 357 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 112 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 100 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 9 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 581 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3,120 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 719 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 558 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 113 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 31 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 24 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 23 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 21 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 17 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 16 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 13 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 12 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 12 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 11 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 9 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 6 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 2 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 2 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 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.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.GYSR | geyser | a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 4,727 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1,573 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 367 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 20 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 16 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 5 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 3 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 3 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 3 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 2 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 1 | L.CNS | concession area | a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry |
| 1,998 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 21,654 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 144 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 88 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 34 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 33 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 11 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 7 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 7 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 21,980 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | 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) | |||
| 457 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 302 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 114 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 113 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 105 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 104 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 96 | 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 |
| 67 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 55 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 53 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 21 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 19 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 16 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
| 13 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 8 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 8 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 5 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 4 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 3 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 2 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 2 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.PPQ | abandoned police post | |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.ESTX | section of estate | |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1,615 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2,852 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1,027 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 507 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 183 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 170 | 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] |
| 84 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 67 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 61 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 33 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 20 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 16 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 15 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 9 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 7 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 5 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 5 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 4 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 4 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 4 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 4 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 5,094 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 11 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 13 | Total for V | ||
| 36,011 | |||
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