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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 62 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 87 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3,949 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 451 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 38 | 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 |
| 32 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 29 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 28 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 16 | 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 |
| 9 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 5 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 4 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 3 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 3 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 1 | 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 |
| 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.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.SPNS | sulphur spring(s) | a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 4,589 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 432 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 194 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 100 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 61 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 31 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 22 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 19 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 7 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 6 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 4 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.RESP | palm tree reserve | an area of palm trees where use is controlled |
| 2 | L.FLDI | irrigated field(s) | a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated |
| 2 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 885 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1,763 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 291 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 32 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 9 | 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 | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 2,097 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 16 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 4 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 3 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 27 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 7,040 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1,969 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1,420 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 232 | S.TNKD | cattle dipping tank | a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control |
| 222 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 181 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 158 | 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 |
| 137 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 68 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 62 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 59 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 38 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 32 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 32 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 28 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 21 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 20 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 19 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 19 | 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 |
| 13 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 12 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 12 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 11 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 11 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 10 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 10 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 9 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 9 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 8 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 6 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 5 | S.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
| 5 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 5 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 4 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 4 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 4 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 4 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 4 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 3 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 3 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 3 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 3 | 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.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 2 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 2 | 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. |
| 1 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts 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.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 |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.ESTSG | sugar plantation | an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane |
| 1 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 1 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 1 | S.FNDY | foundry | a building or works where metal casting is carried out |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park |
| 1 | S.PRNJ | reformatory | a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 11,954 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 3,976 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 438 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 271 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 228 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 58 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 31 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 28 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 15 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 14 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 13 | 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] |
| 11 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 11 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 8 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 5 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 4 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 3 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 5,120 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 38 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.FRSTF | fossilized forest | a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface |
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 41 | Total for V | ||
| 24,800 | |||
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