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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 72 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 20 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 4 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 4 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 101 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 430 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 67 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 56 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 51 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 27 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 25 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 23 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 17 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 6 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 6 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 5 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 5 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 3 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 3 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 3 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | 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 |
| 744 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 351 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 19 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 5 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 4 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 3 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 386 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 4.599 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 228 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 96 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 65 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 37 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 7 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 5 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 3 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 5.041 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 173 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 141 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 74 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 59 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 31 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 24 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 24 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 24 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 22 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 12 | 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 |
| 12 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 10 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 9 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 7 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 3 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 2 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 2 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 2 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 654 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 718 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 95 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 50 | 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] |
| 31 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 18 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 16 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 15 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 9 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 6 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 4 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 4 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 3 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 3 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 3 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 2 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 997 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 6 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 1 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 8 | Total for V | ||
| 7.931 | |||
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