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A class of features.
Class
A feature code.
Code
A country as defined at http://www.geonames.org/countries
Country
A geographical object uniquely defined by its geonames id.
Feature
A Web page displaying a map
Map
A Document containing RDF description of one or several features.
RDF Data
A Wikipedia article
Wikipedia Article
Spatial Thing
Concept
Concept Scheme
A document describing a feature
Document
alternative name
The preferred name of the feature.
name
population
postal code
altitude
latitude
longitude
alternative label
definition
preferred label
Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of children features
children features
The main category of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.
feature class
Type of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.
feature code
A country in the ISO country list
country
A geonames map centered on the feature.
map
A feature close to the reference feature
nearby
Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of nearby features
nearby features
A feature sharing a common boarder with the reference feature
neighbour
Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of neighbouring features. Applies when the feature has definite boarders.
neighbouring features
A feature parent of the current one, in either administrative or physical subdivision.
parent feature
A Wikipedia article of which subject is the feature. Backlink from the article to the feature can be defined using dc:subject.
wikipedia article
country, state, region ...
a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
first-order administrative division
a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
second-order administrative division
a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
third-order administrative division
a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
fourth-order administrative division
an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
administrative division
a tract of land leased by the United Kingdom from the People's Republic of China to form part of Hong Kong
leased area
political entity
dependent political entity
freely associated state
independent political entity
section of independent political entity
semi-independent political entity
an ecclesiastical district
parish
territory
zone
a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
buffer zone
stream, lake, ...
a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
seaplane landing area
an area where vessels may anchor
anchorage
a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
bay
coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
bays
an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
bight(s)
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
bank(s)
a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
stream bank
section of bank
a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
bog(s)
a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
icecap
the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
channel
that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
lake channel(s)
that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
marine channel
a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
navigation channel
a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
confluence
an artificial watercourse
canal
a conduit used to carry water
aqueduct
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
canal bend
an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
drainage canal
a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
irrigation canal
a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
navigation canal(s)
abandoned canal
a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
underground irrigation canal(s)
section of canal
a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
cove(s)
a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
tidal creek(s)
a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
current
a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
cutoff
a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
dock(s)
a part of a harbor where ships dock
docking basin
a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
icecap dome
a comparatively depressed area on an icecap
icecap depression
a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
ditch
a ditch which serves to drain the land
drainage ditch
a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
irrigation ditch
an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay
ditch mouth(s)
a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
estuary
a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
fishing area
a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
fjord
long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
fjords
a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
waterfall(s)
section of waterfall(s)
a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
mud flat(s)
a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
tidal flat(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
glacier(s)
a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
gulf
a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam
geyser
a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
harbor(s)
section of harbor
a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
inlet
an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
former inlet
a dried up or drained area of a former lake
lake bed(s)
a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
lagoon
shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
lagoons
section of lagoon
a large inland body of standing water
lake
a lake in a crater or caldera
crater lake
intermittent lake
an inland body of salt water with no outlet
salt lake
intermittent salt lake
a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
oxbow lake
intermittent oxbow lake
large inland bodies of standing water
lakes
a standing body of water in a cave
underground lake
lakes in a crater or caldera
crater lakes
intermittent lakes
inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
salt lakes
intermittent salt lakes
section of lake
diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
salt evaporation ponds
a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation
mangrove swamp
an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
moor(s)
a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
marsh(es)
a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
salt marsh
a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
narrows
one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth
ocean
an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
overfalls
a small standing waterbody
pond
intermittent pond
a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
salt pond
intermittent salt pond(s)
small standing waterbodies
ponds
ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
fishponds
intermittent ponds
small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
salt ponds
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
pool(s)
intermittent pool
a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
reach
a linear elevation on an icecap
icecap ridge
an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
roadstead
a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
reef(s)
a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral
coral reef(s)
section of reef
a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
rapids
an artificial pond or lake
reservoir(s)
intermittent reservoir
a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
water tank
a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
ravine(s)
a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
sabkha(s)
a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
sound
a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
sea
a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
shoal(s)
the low part of an underwater gap or saddle separating basins, including a similar feature at the mouth of a fjord
sill
a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
spring(s)
a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
sulphur spring(s)
a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
hot spring(s)
a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
stream
a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
anabranch
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
stream bend
a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
canalized stream
a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
distributary(-ies)
the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
headwaters
intermittent stream
section of intermittent stream
a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
stream mouth(s)
a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
abandoned watercourse
bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
streams
a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
lost river
section of stream
a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
strait
a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
swamp
a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
irrigation system
a tunnel through which a canal passes
canal tunnel
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
wadi
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
wadi bend
a place where two or more wadies join
wadi junction
the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
wadi mouth
valleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
wadies
section of wadi
a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
whirlpool
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
well
abandoned well
cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
wells
an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
wetland
intermittent wetland
a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
watercourse
a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
waterhole(s)
parks,area, ...
a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
agricultural colony
a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
area
an area drained by a stream
drainage basin
an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin
petroleum basin
a site of a land battle of historical importance
battlefield
an area in a forest with trees removed
clearing
a park or pasture for community use
common
a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry
concession area
a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
coalfield
continent : Europe, Africa, Oceania, North America, South America, Oceania,Antarctica
a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
coast
a place where a number of businesses are located
business center
a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
housing development
an open as opposed to wooded area
field(s)
a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
irrigated field(s)
an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
gasfield
an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
grazing area
an area covered with gravel
gravel area
an area characterized by industrial activity
industrial area
a tract of land in the Arctic
arctic land
a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
locality
a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated
military base
an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
mining area
a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
maneuver area
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
naval base
an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
oasis(-es)
an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
oilfield
an area where peat is harvested
peat cutting area
an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
park
a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
port
an area where loose sand with water moving through it may become unstable when heavy objects are placed at the surface, causing them to sink
quicksand
republic
a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
reserve
a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
agricultural reserve
a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
forest reserve
a tract of land used primarily for hunting
hunting reserve
an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
nature reserve
an area of palm trees where use is controlled
palm tree reserve
a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
reservation
a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
wildlife reserve
an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
region
a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
economic region
a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
lake region
a tract of land used for artillery firing practice
artillery range
a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
salt area
an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
snowfield
a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
tribal area
master source holdings list
city, village,...
a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
populated place
seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
seat of a first-order administrative division
capital of a political entity
seat of government of a political entity
an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
populated locality
abandoned populated place
a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
religious populated place
cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
populated places
a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
destroyed populated place
section of populated place
israeli settlement
road, railroad, ...
a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
causeway
a causeway no longer used for transportation
former causeway
a pipeline used for transporting oil
oil pipeline
a place for public walking, usually along a beach front
promenade
a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
portage
an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
road
the remains of a road used by ancient cultures
ancient road
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
road bend
an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
road cut
a place where two or more roads join
road junction
a place where two or more railroad tracks join
railroad junction
a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
railroad
abandoned railroad
the route taken by caravans
caravan route
a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
railroad yard
a paved urban thoroughfare
street
a route taken by livestock herds
stock route
a subterranean passageway for transportation
tunnel
a cave that is open at both ends
natural tunnel
a tunnel through which a road passes
road tunnel
a tunnel through which a railroad passes
railroad tunnel
subterranean passageways for transportation
tunnels
a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
trail
spot, building, farm, ...
a government building
administrative facility
a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
agricultural facility
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
airbase
a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
airfield
a place where helicopters land and take off
heliport
a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
airport
abandoned airfield
an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
amphitheater
a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
ancient site
a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
arch
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
astronomical station
a facility where the insane are cared for and protected
asylum
a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
athletic field
a fixed artificial navigation mark
beacon
a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
bridge
a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
ruined bridge
a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
building(s)
a fixture marking a point along a boundary
boundary marker
a building for lodging military personnel
barracks
a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
breakwater
a facility for baling agricultural products
baling station
a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
boatyard
a cave used for human burials
burial cave(s)
a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
cairn
an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
cave(s)
a building for public Christian worship
church
a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
camp(s)
a camp used by loggers
logging camp
a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
labor camp
a camp used by miners
mining camp
a camp used by oilfield workers
oil camp
abandoned camp
a camp used by refugees
refugee camp
a burial place or ground
cemetery
a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
communication center
a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
corral(s)
a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
casino
a large fortified building or set of buildings
castle
a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
customs house
a building in which courts of law are held
courthouse
a facility where atomic research is carried out
atomic center
a facility for community recreation and other activities
community center
a place where more than one facility is situated
facility center
a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
medical center
a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
religious center
a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
space center
a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
convent
a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
dam
a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
ruined dam
a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river
sub-surface dam
a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
dairy
a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
dry dock
a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
dockyard
an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
dike
an area where fuel is stored
fuel depot
a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
estate(s)
an estate that specializes in the growing of bananas
banana plantation
an estate specializing in the cultivation of cotton
cotton plantation
an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees
oil palm plantation
an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees
rubber plantation
an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane
sugar plantation
an estate that specializes in growing sisal
sisal plantation
an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes
tea plantation
section of estate
a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
facility
a building or works where metal casting is carried out
foundry
a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
farm
abandoned farm
tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
farms
the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
farmstead
a defensive structure or earthworks
fort
a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
ferry
a controlled access entrance or exit
gate
an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
garden(s)
a house used to provide lodging for paying guests
guest house
a facility for separating gas from oil
gas-oil separator plant
a burial site
grave
a secluded residence, usually for religious sects
hermitage
a place where caravans stop for rest
halting place
a building used as a human habitation
house(s)
a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
country house
a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
hospital
a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
clinic
a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
dispensary
an asylum or hospital for lepers
leprosarium
a place of historical importance
historical site
a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
hotel
a small primitive house
hut
small primitive houses
huts
a facility for use of and control by armed forces
military installation
a facility where research is carried out
research institute
a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
jetty
a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
landing
a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
leper colony
a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
lock(s)
a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
lighthouse
a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
marina
one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
factory
one or more buildings where beer is brewed
brewery
a building where food items are canned
cannery
a facility for processing copper ore
copper works
a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime
limekiln
a factory where ammunition is made
munitions plant
a facility for producing fertilizer
phosphate works
abandoned factory
a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar
sugar refinery
a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
market
a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
mill(s)
a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
ore treatment plant
a mill where oil is extracted from olives
olive oil mill
a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar
sugar mill
a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill
former sugar mill
a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
sawmill
a mill or water pump powered by wind
windmill
a mill powered by running water
water mill
a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
mine(s)
a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
gold mine(s)
a mine where coal is extracted
coal mine(s)
a mine where chrome ore is extracted
chrome mine(s)
a mine where copper ore is extracted
copper mine(s)
a place where diatomaceous earth is extracted
diatomite mine(s)
a mine where iron ore is extracted
iron mine(s)
a commemorative structure or statue
monument
a mine from which salt is extracted
salt mine(s)
a mine where nickel ore is extracted
nickel mine(s)
a mine where lead ore is extracted
lead mine(s)
a place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sediments
placer mine(s)
abandoned mine
a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
quarry(-ies)
a mine where tin ore is extracted
tin mine(s)
a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
mole
a building for public Islamic worship
mosque
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
mission
abandoned mission
a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
monastery
a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
museum
a religious house or school where novices are trained
novitiate
a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
nursery(-ies)
a wildlife or scenic observation point
observation point
a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
observatory
a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
radio observatory
a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
oil pipeline junction
abandoned oil well
a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
oil refinery
a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
tank farm
a well from which oil may be pumped
oil well
a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
palace
a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
pagoda
a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
pier
an area used for parking vehicles
parking lot
a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
oil pumping station
a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
water pumping station
a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
post office
a building in which police are stationed
police post
abandoned police post
a controlled access to a park
park gate
a park administrative facility
park headquarters
a facility for confining prisoners
prison
a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
reformatory
abandoned prison
a facility for generating electric power
power station
a building where electricity is generated from water power
hydroelectric power station
a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
border post
a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
customs post
a post from which patrols are sent out
patrol post
an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
pyramid
ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
pyramids
a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
quay
a recreation field where golf is played
golf course
a track where races are held
racetrack
a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
resthouse
a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
rookery
an ancient site of significant religious importance
religious site
a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
retreat
a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
ranch(es)
a short track parallel to and joining the main track
railroad siding
a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
railroad signal
a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
resort
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
railroad station
abandoned railroad station
a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
railroad stop
abandoned railroad stop
a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
ruin(s)
building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
school
a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
agricultural school
the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
college
a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
military school
a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum
maritime school
a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
sheepfold
a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
shrine
a building for storing goods, especially provisions
storehouse
a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
sluice
a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
sanatorium
a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
spa
a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
spillway
a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
square
a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
stable
a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
stadium
a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
scientific research base
a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
coast guard station
a facility for carrying out experiments
experiment station
a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
forest station
a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
inspection station
a station at which weather elements are recorded
meteorological station
a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
radio station
a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites
satellite station
a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
whaling station
stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope
steps
a structure for interring bodies
tomb(s)
an edifice dedicated to religious worship
temple(s)
a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
cattle dipping tank
a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
tower
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
triangulation station
a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
oil pipeline terminal
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.
university
a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
united states government establishment
a building or camp at which veterinary services are available
veterinary facility
a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
wall
the remains of a linear defensive stone structure
ancient wall
a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
weir(s)
a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
wharf(-ves)
the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
wreck
a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
waterworks
an area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
free trade zone
a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
zoo
mountain, hill, rock, ...
a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt
asphalt lake
a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
atoll(s)
a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts
bar
a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
beach
beaches
an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
badlands
a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
boulder field
a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air
blowhole(s)
a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion
blowout(s)
a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
bench
a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
butte(s)
a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
cape
a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
cleft(s)
a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain
caldera
a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
cliff(s)
a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
canyon
a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
cone(s)
a strip or area of land having significance as an access way
corridor
a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
cirque
bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
cirques
a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
crater(s)
an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
cuesta(s)
a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
delta
a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
depression(s)
a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
desert
a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
dune(s)
a line separating adjacent drainage basins
divide
an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes
sandy desert
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
fan(s)
a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
ford
a crack associated with volcanism
fissure
a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
gap
a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
gorge(s)
a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
headland
a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
hill
rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
hills
a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
hammock(s)
a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer
rock desert
a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
interfluve
a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
island
an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
artificial island
a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
mangrove island
tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
islands
a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
land-tied island
section of island
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
isthmus
a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
karst area
an area of solidified lava
lava area
a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
levee
a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
mesa(s)
a low, isolated, rounded hill
mound(s)
a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
moraine
an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
mountain
a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
mountains
a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
meander neck
a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
nunatak
rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
nunataks
a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
pan
pans
a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
pass
an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
peninsula
section of peninsula
a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
peak
pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
peaks
an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
plateau
section of plateau
an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
polder
an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
plain(s)
section of plain
a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
promontory(-ies)
a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
point
tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
points
a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series
beach ridge
a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
ridge(s)
a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
stony desert
a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
rock
an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
rockfall
conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
rocks
a tract of land covered with sand
sand area
a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
dry stream bed
a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
escarpment
a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
saddle
a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
shore
a small crater-shape depression in a karst area
sinkhole
a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area
slide
a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
slope(s)
a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
spit
a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
spur(s)
a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
talus slope
a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
interdune trough(s)
a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
terrace
an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
upland
an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
valley
a valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciated
hanging valley
elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
valleys
section of valley
a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
volcano
undersea
a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts
apron
a low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaii
an area of subdued corrugations off Baja California
arrugado
a region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelf
borderland
elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
banks
a small terrace
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
bank
a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
basin
an entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins
cordillera
relatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
canyons
a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
continental rise
a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
deep
a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf
shelf edge
an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas
escarpment (or scarp)
a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system
fan
a small level or nearly level area
flat
a branch of a canyon or valley
fork
forks
an extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments
fracture zone
a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression
furrow
a narrow break in a ridge or rise
a small valley-like feature
gully
an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters
elevations rising generally less than 500 meters
a small depression of the sea floor
hole
an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
knoll
elevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits
knolls
a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
ledge
an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
the axial depression of the mid-oceanic ridge system
median valley
an isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides
mesa
mound
an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations
moat
well-delineated subdivisions of a large and complex positive feature
a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature
prominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
a prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
a flat or gently sloping underwater surface extending seaward from the shore
platform
a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region
plain
a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
a high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit
pinnacle
a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas
province
a small canyon
ravine
a long narrow elevation with steep sides
ridge
long narrow elevations with steep sides
ridges
surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
reefs
reef
a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
rise
a gentle slope connecting areas of different elevations
ramp
a series of associated ridges or seamounts
range
a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
seachannel
continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
seachannels
a low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts
a zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depths
shelf
shoal
hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
shoals
a valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon
shelf valley
the low part of a gap or saddle separating basins
the slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope
slope
elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
seamounts
an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
seamount
a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
spur
a relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steep descending slope on the opposite side
seamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
tablemounts (or guyots)
a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
tablemount (or guyot)
an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature
tongue
a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
trough
a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
trench
a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
forest, heath, ...
a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
bush(es)
an area under cultivation
cultivated area
an area dominated by tree vegetation
forest(s)
a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
fossilized forest
an area dominated by grass vegetation
grassland
a planting of coconut trees
coconut grove
a planting of olive trees
olive grove
a planting of palm trees
palm grove
a planting of pine trees
pine grove
an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
heath
a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
meadow
a planting of fruit or nut trees
orchard(s)
an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
scrubland
a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
tree(s)
a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
tundra
a planting of grapevines
vineyard
plantings of grapevines
vineyards