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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 49 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 67 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 5.826 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 825 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 56 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 39 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 32 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 29 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 18 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 18 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 17 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 11 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 9 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 6 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 5 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 5 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 3 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 3 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 3 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 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.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | 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 | H.WTLDI | intermittent wetland | |
| 6.935 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 40 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 25 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 6 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 3 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 2 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 2 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 1 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 83 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 11.113 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 10 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 9 | 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.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 11.135 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 18 | 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 |
| 17 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 14 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 8 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 3 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 71 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 451 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 331 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 60 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 44 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 38 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 37 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 24 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 17 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 6 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 6 | 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] |
| 5 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1.036 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 45 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 45 | Total for V | ||
| 19.372 | |||
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