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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 9 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 364 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 272 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 135 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 111 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 49 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 39 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 31 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 26 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 24 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 14 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 13 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 9 | 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 |
| 8 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 4 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 4 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 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.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 2 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 1,123 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 250 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 6 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 257 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1,877 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 18 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 15 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 5 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1,918 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 48 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 38 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 28 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 28 | 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 |
| 9 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 8 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 6 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 4 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 4 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 2 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 2 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 2 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 2 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | 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. |
| 209 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 504 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 291 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 150 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 144 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 74 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 55 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 47 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 24 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 14 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 10 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 10 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 10 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 9 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 9 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 8 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 6 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 1 | 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 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1,381 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 3 | U.TRNU | trench | a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides |
| 1 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 5 | Total for U | ||
| 4,902 | |||
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