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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 58 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 3 | A.ADM5 | fifth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 95 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 6,354 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 926 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 61 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 46 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 43 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 32 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 19 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 18 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 11 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 11 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 11 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 8 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 5 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 3 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 3 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | 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 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 1 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.WTLDI | intermittent wetland | |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 7,594 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 91 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 39 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 8 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 6 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 6 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 3 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 2 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 158 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 13,431 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 39 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 9 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 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.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 13,488 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 20 | 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 |
| 18 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 17 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 15 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 7 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 7 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 7 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 6 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 6 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 4 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 4 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 3 | 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. |
| 3 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 2 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 143 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 561 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 503 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 71 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 47 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 44 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 39 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 38 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 26 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 11 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 8 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 6 | 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] |
| 5 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 5 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 4 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 4 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.TAL | talus slope | a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope |
| 2 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 2 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.VALX | section of valley | |
| 1,395 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 46 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 46 | Total for V | ||
| 22,919 | |||
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