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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 320 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 20 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 344 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 197 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 26 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 7 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 6 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 2 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 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 |
| 247 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 37 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | 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 |
| 39 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 219 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 6 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 228 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 28 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 28 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 95 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 89 | S.null | ||
| 88 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 40 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 32 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 32 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 25 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 15 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 13 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 10 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 8 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 8 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 7 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 6 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 6 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 3 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 3 | 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.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 2 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.OBSR | radio observatory | a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 504 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 147 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 118 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 89 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 84 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 16 | 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 |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.LEV | levee | a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 474 | Total for T | ||
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| 1,871 | |||
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