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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 159 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 18 | 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 | |
| 178 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 5.276 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 406 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 86 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 82 | 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 |
| 38 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 28 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 21 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 14 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 13 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 11 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 8 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 6 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 5 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing 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.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 2 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 2 | H.WLLS | wells | 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 |
| 1 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 6.016 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 114 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 11 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 9 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 6 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 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 |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 145 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 9.683 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 17 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 17 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 9.719 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 69 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 53 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 48 | S.MSSN | mission | 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 |
| 13 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 5 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 5 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 5 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 2 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 219 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 435 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 214 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 155 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 114 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 80 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 68 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 48 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 36 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 35 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 31 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 25 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 15 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 12 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 5 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 4 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 4 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 3 | T.BAR | bar | 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 |
| 3 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1.298 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 17.576 | |||
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