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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 474 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 82 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 7 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 565 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 4,823 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1,124 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 297 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 93 | 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 |
| 74 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 57 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 55 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 36 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 27 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 24 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 18 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 17 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 16 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 15 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 10 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 9 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 7 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 6 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 5 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 5 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 4 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 4 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 6,758 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 650 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 48 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 46 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 11 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 7 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 6 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 5 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 4 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 3 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 2 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 2 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use |
| 1 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 796 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 4,419 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 1,226 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 119 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 12 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 8 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 8 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 6 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 5,802 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RDCUT | road cut | an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 6 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1,807 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 734 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 717 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 622 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 86 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 36 | 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 |
| 31 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 30 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 29 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 28 | 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. |
| 22 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 21 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 17 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 16 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 15 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 12 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 11 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 10 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 10 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 9 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 9 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 6 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 6 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 6 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 6 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 5 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 5 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 5 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 5 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 4 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 4 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 4 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 4 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 3 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 3 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 3 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 3 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 3 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 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.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 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.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 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.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.BLDA | apartment building | a building containing several individual apartments |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 4,394 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 689 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 635 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 359 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 298 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 272 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 124 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 122 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 98 | T.CUET | cuesta(s) | an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata |
| 83 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 39 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 30 | 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] |
| 28 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 27 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 18 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 14 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 11 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 8 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 6 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 6 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 5 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 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 |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2,892 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.APNU | apron | a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts |
| 1 | U.FLTU | flat | a small level or nearly level area |
| 1 | U.PRVU | province | a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas |
| 3 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 41 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 43 | Total for V | ||
| 21,259 | |||
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