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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 308 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 223 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 37 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 12 | 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 | |
| 581 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 448 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 31 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 27 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 26 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 17 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 11 | 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 |
| 11 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 7 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 6 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 5 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 5 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 4 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 3 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 3 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 3 | H.STMQ | abandoned watercourse | a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 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.LGNS | lagoons | shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 1 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 1 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 630 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 38 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 12 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 8 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 3 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.ZZZZZ | master source holdings list | |
| 66 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 4.230 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 108 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 11 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 4.354 | 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) | |||
| 26 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 15 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 10 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 8 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 7 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 6 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 4 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 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.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 104 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 699 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 287 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 244 | 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] |
| 163 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 34 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 26 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 22 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 20 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 17 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 13 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 11 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 9 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 9 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 8 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 6 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 3 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1.594 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 7 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 10 | Total for V | ||
| 7.340 | |||
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