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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 65 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 6 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 4 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 82 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 763 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 220 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 65 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 62 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 28 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 11 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 10 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 9 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 8 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 7 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 5 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 2 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1.210 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 55 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 5 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 1 | 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.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 65 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 29.387 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 84 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 31 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 3 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 29.508 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 123 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 19 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 18 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 17 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 14 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 9 | 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 |
| 7 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 4 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 3 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 3 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 2 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 1 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 1 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 240 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 64 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 41 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 21 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 17 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 14 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 5 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 2 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 2 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 178 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 18 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 21 | Total for V | ||
| 31.306 | |||
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