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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 559 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 215 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 8 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.TERR | territory | |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 785 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 13.201 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 4.072 | 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 |
| 1.244 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1.077 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 993 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 988 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 910 | 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 |
| 775 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 545 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 451 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 380 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 273 | 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 |
| 257 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 224 | H.WTLDI | intermittent wetland | |
| 189 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 159 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 128 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 89 | 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 |
| 80 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 78 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 77 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 60 | 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 |
| 56 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 37 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 32 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 29 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 28 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 25 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 24 | 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 |
| 23 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 20 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 16 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 16 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 15 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 14 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 14 | H.SD | sound | a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 13 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 9 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 7 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 6 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 5 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 4 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 4 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 4 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 3 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 2 | H.HBRX | section of harbor | |
| 2 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 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.OVF | overfalls | an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.SEA | sea | a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 26.670 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 6.858 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5.952 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 28 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 24 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 22 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 8 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 5 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 3 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 2 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 2 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 1 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.null | ||
| 12.915 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 9.766 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 170 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 16 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 13 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 7 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 9.974 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 17 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 3 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 29 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 5.784 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 5.317 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1.561 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1.531 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 1.401 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 480 | 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 |
| 373 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 363 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 151 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 109 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 108 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 54 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 40 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 38 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 34 | 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 |
| 25 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 19 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 17 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 13 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 13 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 12 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 12 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 11 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 11 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 11 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 10 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 10 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 10 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 7 | 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.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 7 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 7 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 6 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 6 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 5 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 5 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 4 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 4 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 4 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 4 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 4 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 3 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 3 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 3 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 3 | S.THTR | theater | A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances |
| 3 | S.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
| 3 | S.null | ||
| 2 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 2 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 2 | 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. |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, 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.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 1 | S.HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
| 1 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 1 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 1 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 1 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 17.645 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 8.580 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 4.268 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3.344 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1.975 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1.174 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 814 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 457 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 327 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 297 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 272 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 264 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 214 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 212 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 189 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 171 | 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] |
| 50 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 46 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 43 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 38 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 36 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 33 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 30 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 23 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 20 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 20 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 9 | 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 |
| 7 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 6 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 6 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 6 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 6 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 6 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 5 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 4 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 3 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 2 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 2 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 1 | T.BLHL | blowhole(s) | 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 |
| 1 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 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.PANS | pans | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 1 | T.PLATX | section of plateau | |
| 1 | T.PTS | points | tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 22.970 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.FURU | furrow | a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression |
| 1 | U.KNLU | knoll | an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 3 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 22 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 23 | Total for V | ||
| 91.014 | |||
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