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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 11 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 12 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 33 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 29 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 3 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 3 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 3 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 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.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.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 81 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 8 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 10 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 479 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 16 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 12 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 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 | |
| 517 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 138 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 9 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 5 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 5 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.STNS | satellite station | a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites |
| 174 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 32 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 10 | 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.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 3 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 2 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 70 | Total for T | ||
| 865 | |||
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