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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 24 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 4 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 31 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 254 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 107 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 21 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 12 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 7 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 5 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 3 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 2 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 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.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 438 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 62 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 11 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 5 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 3 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 85 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 696 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 72 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 2 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 773 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 67 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 52 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 19 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 14 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 5 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 4 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 203 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 217 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 83 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 70 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 24 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 23 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 18 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 14 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 12 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 9 | 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] |
| 9 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 8 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 7 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 6 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 4 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.BLHL | blowhole(s) | a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 531 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 34 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 36 | Total for V | ||
| 2,102 | |||
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