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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 5.561 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 27 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 5.590 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 13.338 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 2.831 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1.506 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1.221 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 322 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 236 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 185 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 121 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 116 | 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 |
| 109 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 73 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 70 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 69 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 69 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 48 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 38 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 31 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 29 | 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 |
| 16 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 10 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 10 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 9 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 9 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 7 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 6 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 6 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 6 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 6 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 4 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 2 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 2 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 2 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | H.BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 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.LKSN | salt lakes | inland bodies of salt water with no outlet |
| 1 | H.PNDSN | salt ponds | small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 1 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 1 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 20.551 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 1.060 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 608 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 15 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 11 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 10 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 6 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 4 | 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.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 1 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 1 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1.719 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 33.315 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 3.962 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 240 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 26 | 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 | |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 37.548 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 4 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 4.049 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 875 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 455 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 416 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 375 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 331 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 103 | 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 |
| 95 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 53 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 23 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 17 | S.RLGR | retreat | a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups |
| 16 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 13 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 11 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 10 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 7 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 5 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 5 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 5 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 4 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 4 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 4 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 3 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 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.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 2 | 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 |
| 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.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 6.917 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1.708 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 962 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 686 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 644 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 491 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 434 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 425 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 223 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 213 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 205 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 63 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 59 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 49 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 31 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 18 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 12 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 11 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 4 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T. | ||
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 2 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 2 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 2 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 2 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 2 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 6.284 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | Total for V | ||
| 78.615 | |||
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