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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 1,873 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 196 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 26 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 2,098 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 12,596 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 7,467 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 3,480 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 363 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 316 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 199 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 165 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 83 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 64 | 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 |
| 63 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 63 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 44 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 40 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 40 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 29 | 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 |
| 25 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 23 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 14 | 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 |
| 13 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 11 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 11 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 8 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 8 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 7 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 6 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 5 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 4 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 4 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 4 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 4 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 3 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 3 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 2 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 2 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.STMQ | abandoned watercourse | a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns |
| 2 | H.TNLC | canal tunnel | a tunnel through which a canal passes |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 1 | H.DTCHD | drainage ditch | a ditch which serves to drain the land |
| 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.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 25,207 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 3,747 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 739 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 23 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 23 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 12 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 11 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 9 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 6 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 3 | 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.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 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.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 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.FLDI | irrigated field(s) | a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated |
| 1 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 1 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 1 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 4,592 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 39,033 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 1,157 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 658 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 381 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 25 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 18 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 10 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 6 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 4 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 3 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 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 | |
| 41,298 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 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 |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 8 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 593 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 376 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 365 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 306 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 301 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 212 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 185 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 126 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 85 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 79 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 59 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 49 | 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 |
| 33 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 30 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 30 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 29 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 24 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 19 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 18 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 18 | S.MNCU | copper mine(s) | a mine where copper ore is extracted |
| 17 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 15 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 15 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 15 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 14 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 14 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 11 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
| 11 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 11 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 11 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 10 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 10 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 10 | S.RDCR | traffic circle | a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only |
| 9 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 9 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 8 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 8 | 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. |
| 7 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 6 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 5 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 5 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 5 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 5 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 5 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 4 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 4 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 4 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 3 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 3 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 3 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 3 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 2 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 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.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 2 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 2 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 2 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 2 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 2 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
| 1 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 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.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.GOSP | gas-oil separator plant | a facility for separating gas from oil |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.CMPO | oil camp | a camp used by oilfield workers |
| 1 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.OBSR | radio observatory | a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space |
| 1 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.SPLY | spillway | a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 3,264 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 19,812 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1,608 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1,382 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1,369 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 910 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 887 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 721 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 515 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 386 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 329 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 181 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 118 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 91 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 60 | 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] |
| 55 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 39 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 31 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 29 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 18 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 17 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 15 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 11 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 9 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 8 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 6 | 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.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 5 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 5 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 4 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 4 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 3 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 3 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 2 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 2 | T.ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.RDGB | beach ridge | a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series |
| 1 | T.CUET | cuesta(s) | an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.DVD | divide | a line separating adjacent drainage basins |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 28,655 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 18 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 19 | Total for V | ||
| 105,141 | |||
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