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Feature Statistic Russia

Num. Names	Feature Class	Feature Code	Feature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
1,528	A.ADM2	second-order administrative division	a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
547	A.ADM3	third-order administrative division	a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
204	A.ADM4	fourth-order administrative division	a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
153	A.ADMD	administrative division	an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
83	A.ADM1	first-order administrative division	a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
10	A.ADM2H	historical second-order administrative division	a former second-order administrative division
2	A.ADM4H	historical fourth-order administrative division	a former fourth-order administrative division
2	A.ADM1H	historical first-order administrative division	a former first-order administrative division
2	A.ADMDH	historical administrative division	a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1	A.PCLI	independent political entity
2,532	Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
55,952	H.STM	stream	a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
17,308	H.LK	lake	a large inland body of standing water
6,045	H.RVN	ravine(s)	a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
1,911	H.SWMP	swamp	a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
1,647	H.BAY	bay	a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
1,281	H.STMI	intermittent stream
854	H.MRSH	marsh(es)	a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
753	H.LKN	salt lake	an inland body of salt water with no outlet
738	H.LKO	oxbow lake	a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
706	H.RSV	reservoir(s)	an artificial pond or lake
659	H.LKS	lakes	large inland bodies of standing water
647	H.CHN	channel	the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
435	H.CNL	canal	an artificial watercourse
405	H.INLT	inlet	a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
334	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
301	H.STRT	strait	a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
267	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
252	H.STMA	anabranch	a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
218	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
197	H.FLLS	waterfall(s)	a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
185	H.GLCR	glacier(s)	a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
169	H.RPDS	rapids	a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
161	H.SHOL	shoal(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
137	H.SPNG	spring(s)	a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
133	H.PND	pond	a small standing waterbody
126	H.STMD	distributary(-ies)	a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
108	H.COVE	cove(s)	a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
106	H.DTCH	ditch	a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
103	H.GULF	gulf	a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
95	H.LKI	intermittent lake
61	H.RDST	roadstead	an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
60	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
49	H.STMC	canalized stream	a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
40	H.FISH	fishing area	a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
24	H.LKX	section of lake
24	H.STMX	section of stream
24	H.LBED	lake bed(s)	a dried up or drained area of a former lake
22	H.LKNI	intermittent salt lake
21	H.DTCHI	irrigation ditch	a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
21	H.ESTY	estuary	a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
16	H.RF	reef(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
14	H.ANCH	anchorage	an area where vessels may anchor
11	H.PNDSF	fishponds	ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
9	H.CHNM	marine channel	that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
8	H.LKOI	intermittent oxbow lake
7	H.CHNL	lake channel(s)	that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
6	H.STMB	stream bend	a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
6	H.BOG	bog(s)	a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
6	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
4	H.BGHT	bight(s)	an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
4	H.STMSB	lost river	a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
3	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
3	H.SPNS	sulphur spring(s)	a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3	H.SD	sound	a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
3	H.BNKR	stream bank	a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
3	H.SPNT	hot spring(s)	a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
2	H.SYSI	irrigation system	a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
2	H.STMM	stream mouth(s)	a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
2	H.RCH	reach	a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
2	H.DOMG	icecap dome	a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
1	H.CNLB	canal bend	a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
1	H.STMS	streams	bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
1	H.LKSN	salt lakes	inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
1	H.CNLSB	underground irrigation canal(s)	a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
1	H.MOOR	moor(s)	an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
1	H.CRNT	current	a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
1	H.CNLA	aqueduct	a conduit used to carry water
1	H.MRSHN	salt marsh	a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
1	H.PNDI	intermittent pond
1	H.LKC	crater lake	a lake in a crater or caldera
1	H.STMH	headwaters	the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
92,704	Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
12,966	L.AREA	area	a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
478	L.LCTY	locality	a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
94	L.PRT	port	a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
85	L.PRK	park	an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
47	L.RGN	region	an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
47	L.RES	reserve	a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
34	L.CLG	clearing	an area in a forest with trees removed
33	L.RESN	nature reserve	an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
27	L.RESF	forest reserve	a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
22	L.CST	coast	a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
21	L.OILF	oilfield	an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
12	L.PEAT	peat cutting area	an area where peat is harvested
8	L.FLD	field(s)	an open as opposed to wooded area
8	L.COLF	coalfield	a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
6	L.RESV	reservation	a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
6	L.RESH	hunting reserve	a tract of land used primarily for hunting
5	L.RESW	wildlife reserve	a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
3	L.GASF	gasfield	an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
3	L.INDS	industrial area	an area characterized by industrial activity
2	L.GRAZ	grazing area	an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
1	L.SNOW	snowfield	an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
1	L.LAND	arctic land	a tract of land in the Arctic
1	L.DEVH	housing development	a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
13,910	Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
188,046	P.PPL	populated place	a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
9,849	P.PPLQ	abandoned populated place
2,820	P.PPLX	section of populated place
294	P.PPLH	historical populated place	a populated place that no longer exists
197	P.PPLA2	seat of a second-order administrative division
80	P.PPLA	seat of a first-order administrative division	seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
37	P.PPLL	populated locality	an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
34	P.PPLW	destroyed populated place	a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
32	P.PPLS	populated places	cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
31	P.PPLA3	seat of a third-order administrative division
13	P.PPLF	farm village	a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
2	P.PPLA4	seat of a fourth-order administrative division
1	P.PPLR	religious populated place	a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
1	P.PPLC	capital of a political entity
201,437	Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
226	R.ST	street	a paved urban thoroughfare
11	R.RD	road	an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
8	R.RYD	railroad yard	a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
4	R.RR	railroad	a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
4	R.TRL	trail	a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
3	R.TNL	tunnel	a subterranean passageway for transportation
1	R.RJCT	railroad junction	a place where two or more railroad tracks join
1	R.OILP	oil pipeline	a pipeline used for transporting oil
1	R.RDCUT	road cut	an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
259	Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
5,568	S.RSTN	railroad station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
4,633	S.FRM	farm	a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
3,872	S.RSTP	railroad stop	a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
1,912	S.LDNG	landing	a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
1,541	S.HTL	hotel	a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
1,300	S.CMP	camp(s)	a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
1,202	S.RUIN	ruin(s)	a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
898	S.RSD	railroad siding	a short track parallel to and joining the main track
818	S.TRIG	triangulation station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
799	S.HUT	hut	a small primitive house
584	S.AIRF	airfield	a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
492	S.PSTP	patrol post	a post from which patrols are sent out
387	S.BRKS	barracks	a building for lodging military personnel
368	S.CRRL	corral(s)	a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
297	S.TOWR	tower	a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
293	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
265	S.BCN	beacon	a fixed artificial navigation mark
210	S.AIRQ	abandoned airfield
210	S.RSRT	resort	a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
185	S.CMPL	logging camp	a camp used by loggers
169	S.SCH	school	building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
150	S.BLDG	building(s)	a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
145	S.STNF	forest station	a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
120	S.RSGNL	railroad signal	a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
115	S.MN	mine(s)	a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
114	S.LTHSE	lighthouse	a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
107	S.GRVE	grave	a burial site
89	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
87	S.SNTR	sanatorium	a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
84	S.PO	post office	a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
68	S.PS	power station	a facility for generating electric power
67	S.HSPC	clinic	a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
62	S.SCHC	college	the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
62	S.FRMQ	abandoned farm
60	S.CH	church	a building for public Christian worship
57	S.STNB	scientific research base	a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
56	S.HSP	hospital	a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
55	S.AIRH	heliport	a place where helicopters land and take off
55	S.MKT	market	a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
54	S.ADMF	administrative facility	a government building
53	S.MNMT	monument	a commemorative structure or statue
50	S.MFG	factory	one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
45	S.BDG	bridge	a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
41	S.SQR	square	a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
40	S.SCHT	technical school	post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
36	S.STDM	stadium	a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
36	S.CMPQ	abandoned camp
35	S.STNM	meteorological station	a station at which weather elements are recorded
34	S.GDN	garden(s)	an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
34	S.MUS	museum	a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
33	S.CMTY	cemetery	a burial place or ground
29	S.HSE	house(s)	a building used as a human habitation
27	S.CAVE	cave(s)	an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
23	S.MFGC	cannery	a building where food items are canned
21	S.MNQR	quarry(-ies)	a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
21	S.RSTNQ	abandoned railroad station
20	S.COMC	communication center	a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
18	S.NSY	nursery(-ies)	a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
16	S.AGRF	agricultural facility	a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
15	S.MTRO	metro station	metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
13	S.MSTY	monastery	a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
13	S.FCL	facility	a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
13	S.PIER	pier	a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
12	S.PMPO	oil pumping station	a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
12	S.CTHSE	courthouse	a building in which courts of law are held
11	S.SCHA	agricultural school	a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
11	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
11	S.PSH	hydroelectric power station	a building where electricity is generated from water power
10	S.ATHF	athletic field	a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
10	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.
9	S.PMPW	water pumping station	a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
9	S.MNQ	abandoned mine
9	S.FT	fort	a defensive structure or earthworks
8	S.CSTM	customs house	a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
8	S.OILJ	oil pipeline junction	a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
8	S.STNR	radio station	a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
7	S.MNC	coal mine(s)	a mine where coal is extracted
7	S.BANK	bank	A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
7	S.JTY	jetty	a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
6	S.RHSE	resthouse	a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
6	S.DARY	dairy	a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
6	S.THTR	theater	a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
6	S.RET	store	a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
6	S.HSTS	historical site	a place of historical importance
6	S.SPA	spa	a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
5	S.SHSE	storehouse	a building for storing goods, especially provisions
5	S.OBS	observatory	a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
5	S.PP	police post	a building in which police are stationed
4	S.HUTS	huts	small primitive houses
4	S.RSTPQ	abandoned railroad stop
4	S.PAL	palace	a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
4	S.MALL	mall	A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
4	S.ASTR	astronomical station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
4	S.MLSW	sawmill	a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
4	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.
4	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
3	S.INSM	military installation	a facility for use of and control by armed forces
3	S.ML	mill(s)	a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
3	S.MSQE	mosque	a building for public Islamic worship
3	S.ANS	archaeological/prehistoric site	a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
3	S.TMB	tomb(s)	a structure for interring bodies
3	S.ITTR	research institute	a facility where research is carried out
3	S.HMSD	homestead	a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
3	S.PPQ	abandoned police post
3	S.DAM	dam	a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
2	S.WTRW	waterworks	a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
2	S.EST	estate(s)	a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
2	S.CTRCM	community center	a facility for community recreation and other activities
2	S.CSTL	castle	a large fortified building or set of buildings
2	S.BLDO	office building	commercial building where business and/or services are conducted
2	S.LIBR	library	A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
2	S.ARCH	arch	a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
2	S.GATE	gate	a controlled access entrance or exit
2	S.RECR	racetrack	a track where races are held
2	S.RKRY	rookery	a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
2	S.SHRN	shrine	a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
2	S.TRANT	transit terminal	facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
2	S.DIKE	dike	an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
1	S.SLCE	sluice	a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
1	S.PSTB	border post	a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
1	S.OILW	oil well	a well from which oil may be pumped
1	S.MNAU	gold mine(s)	a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
1	S.STBL	stable	a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
1	S.MLWTR	water mill	a mill powered by running water
1	S.BUSTN	bus station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1	S.STNE	experiment station	a facility for carrying out experiments
1	S.CSNO	casino	a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
1	S.CTRA	atomic center	a facility where atomic research is carried out
1	S.CTRR	religious center	a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
1	S.CTRS	space center	a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
1	S.DCKY	dockyard	a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
1	S.TMPL	temple(s)	an edifice dedicated to religious worship
1	S.GOSP	gas-oil separator plant	a facility for separating gas from oil
1	S.FRMS	farms	tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
1	S.DIP	diplomatic facility	office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission
1	S.DPOF	fuel depot	an area where fuel is stored
1	S.SCHM	military school	a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
1	S.WALL	wall	a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
1	S.QUAY	quay	a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
28,582	Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
9,480	T.MT	mountain	an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
4,526	T.ISL	island	a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
3,015	T.HLL	hill	a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2,465	T.CAPE	cape	a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
1,565	T.PT	point	a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1,521	T.MTS	mountains	a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
581	T.VAL	valley	an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
511	T.RDGE	ridge(s)	a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
462	T.ISLS	islands	tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
431	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]
404	T.RK	rock	a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
385	T.GRGE	gorge(s)	a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
328	T.PEN	peninsula	an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
286	T.MND	mound(s)	a low, isolated, rounded hill
263	T.SAND	sand area	a tract of land covered with sand
160	T.HLLS	hills	rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
152	T.VLC	volcano	a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
128	T.UPLD	upland	an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
91	T.SPIT	spit	a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
87	T.CLF	cliff(s)	a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
73	T.PK	peak	a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
57	T.DPR	depression(s)	a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
54	T.RKS	rocks	conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
43	T.PLN	plain(s)	an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
41	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
21	T.ISTH	isthmus	a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
14	T.SBED	dry stream bed	a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
12	T.PLAT	plateau	an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
10	T.SLP	slope(s)	a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
6	T.BCH	beach	a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
5	T.FORD	ford	a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
3	T.BUTE	butte(s)	a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
2	T.DLTA	delta	a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
2	T.ISLT	land-tied island	a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
2	T.DUNE	dune(s)	a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
2	T.SCRP	escarpment	a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
2	T.TRR	terrace	a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
2	T.CNYN	canyon	a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
1	T.LEV	levee	a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
1	T.ISLET	islet	small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
1	T.CRTR	crater(s)	a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
1	T.CRQ	cirque	a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
27,196	Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
19	U.SHLU	shoal	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
3	U.BNKU	bank	an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
2	U.BKSU	banks	elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
2	U.RFSU	reefs	surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
2	U.TRGU	trough	a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
1	U.DEPU	deep	a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
1	U.RFU	reef	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1	U.RISU	rise	a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
1	U.BSNU	basin	a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
1	U.SHSU	shoals	hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
1	U.PLTU	plateau	a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
1	U.TRNU	trench	a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
35	Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
501	V.FRST	forest(s)	an area dominated by tree vegetation
10	V.GRSLD	grassland	an area dominated by grass vegetation
7	V.MDW	meadow	a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
4	V.TUND	tundra	a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
2	V.OCH	orchard(s)	a planting of fruit or nut trees
1	V.CULT	cultivated area	an area under cultivation
525	Total for V
367,180

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