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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 572 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 21 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ZN | zone | |
| 597 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 609 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 339 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 331 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 283 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 200 | 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 |
| 102 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 81 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 77 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 70 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 67 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 66 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 65 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 37 | 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 |
| 35 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 23 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 18 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 12 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 11 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 11 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 10 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 10 | 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 |
| 8 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 7 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 6 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 5 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 4 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 4 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 4 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 3 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.PNDSI | intermittent ponds | |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 1 | H.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
| 2,531 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1,971 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 541 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 27 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 26 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 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 |
| 13 | L.null | ||
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 2 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic 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 |
| 2,600 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 10,400 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 556 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 410 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 149 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 60 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 33 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 19 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 4 | P.PPLCH | historical capital of a political entity | a former capital of a political entity |
| 3 | P.null | ||
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 11,642 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 8 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 2 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 14 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1,632 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 280 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 169 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 160 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 121 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 100 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 72 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 46 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 35 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 30 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 18 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 17 | S.FYT | ferry terminal | a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo |
| 17 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 16 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 16 | 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 |
| 15 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 13 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 13 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 13 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 12 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 10 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 10 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 10 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 9 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 9 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 8 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 8 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 7 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 7 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 7 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 7 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 6 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 6 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 5 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 5 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 5 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 4 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 4 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 3 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 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.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 3 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 3 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 3 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 3 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.BLDA | apartment building | a building containing several individual apartments |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 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.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.STPS | steps | stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope |
| 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.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
| 2,991 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2,497 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1,085 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 479 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 421 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 334 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 320 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 147 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 118 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 107 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 79 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 71 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 60 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 39 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 38 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 23 | 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] |
| 23 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 22 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 19 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 17 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 16 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 12 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 11 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 10 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 9 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 9 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 6 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 5 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 4 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 3 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 2 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 2 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 5,992 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 59 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 7 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 3 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 2 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 1 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 73 | Total for V | ||
| 26,440 | |||
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