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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 1.577 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 64 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 61 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | 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 | |
| 1 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 1.720 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 9.451 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 3.498 | 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 |
| 1.921 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 953 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 359 | H.WTLDI | intermittent wetland | |
| 206 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 134 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 124 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 73 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 71 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 56 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 35 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 30 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 16 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 15 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
| 14 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 14 | 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 |
| 12 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 10 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 7 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 6 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 4 | H.WADX | section of wadi | |
| 3 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 3 | H.RSVI | intermittent reservoir | |
| 3 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1 | H.LKNI | intermittent salt lake | |
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
| 1 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 17.040 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 10.083 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2.778 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1.557 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 144 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 59 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 28 | L.OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water |
| 19 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 10 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 6 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 3 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 3 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 1 | 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.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 1 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 14.698 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 35.383 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 764 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 292 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 246 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 189 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 30 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 13 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 36.922 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 26 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 24 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 4 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 2 | R.RTE | caravan route | the route taken by caravans |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 57 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 7.406 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 3.089 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2.200 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1.637 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 1.596 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1.569 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1.070 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 460 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 362 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 267 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 201 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 174 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 124 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 81 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 67 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 41 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 39 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 39 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 34 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 34 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 32 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 32 | 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 |
| 30 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 27 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 23 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 21 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 20 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 15 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 14 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 13 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 13 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 12 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 11 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 10 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 9 | 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. |
| 9 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 9 | S.DIP | diplomatic facility | office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission |
| 9 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 8 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 8 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 7 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 7 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 7 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 7 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 6 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 5 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 5 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 4 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 4 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 4 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 4 | S.MFGPH | phosphate works | a facility for producing fertilizer |
| 4 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 4 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 4 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 3 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 3 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 3 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 3 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 3 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 2 | S.GOSP | gas-oil separator plant | a facility for separating gas from oil |
| 2 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 2 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 2 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 2 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 2 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 2 | S.QUAY | quay | a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| 2 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 2 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 2 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 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.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.FNDY | foundry | a building or works where metal casting is carried out |
| 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.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 1 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 1 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 1 | S.CTRA | atomic center | a facility where atomic research is carried out |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 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.MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned |
| 1 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.RDCR | traffic circle | a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 1 | S.null | ||
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 20.972 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 11.761 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 6.574 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1.563 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1.538 | 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] |
| 1.053 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 350 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 309 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 231 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 99 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 93 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 87 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 69 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 64 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 54 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 47 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 36 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 35 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 34 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 31 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 27 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 21 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 19 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 19 | T.FAN | fan(s) | a fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain |
| 19 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 18 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 17 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 14 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 12 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 10 | T.ERG | sandy desert | an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes |
| 9 | T.TAL | talus slope | a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope |
| 8 | T.CRQ | cirque | a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley |
| 7 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 6 | T.REG | stony desert | a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones |
| 3 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.HMDA | rock desert | a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer |
| 2 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.RDGB | beach ridge | a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 1 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 24.251 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | U.LDGU | ledge | a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore |
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 2.918 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 238 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 22 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 17 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 14 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 2 | V.VINS | vineyards | plantings of grapevines |
| 1 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 3.212 | Total for V | ||
| 118.874 | |||
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