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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 342 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 198 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 11 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 9 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 562 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 615 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 128 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 58 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 36 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 26 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 17 | 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 |
| 17 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 15 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 15 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 14 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 14 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 10 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 9 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 6 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 5 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | H.RSVI | intermittent reservoir | |
| 3 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 3 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 3 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 2 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 2 | H.SEA | sea | a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean |
| 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.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1,020 | 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 |
| 9 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 8 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 8 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.NVB | naval base | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated |
| 1,601 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 32,032 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 316 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 173 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 25 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 20 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 10 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 7 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 7 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 32,591 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 56 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 7 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 65 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 829 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 112 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 50 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 45 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 16 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 15 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 14 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 11 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 9 | 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 |
| 9 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 7 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 7 | 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 |
| 6 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 5 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 5 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 3 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 2 | S.MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted |
| 2 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 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.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1,211 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,788 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1,591 | 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] |
| 710 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 627 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 390 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 265 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 160 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 73 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 59 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 40 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 25 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 16 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 15 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 12 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 12 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 6 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 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 |
| 3 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.ISLF | artificial island | an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 5,801 | Total for T | ||
| 42,851 | |||
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