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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 2.894 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 348 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 143 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 31 | 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 | |
| 1 | A.null | ||
| 3.419 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.035 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 2.649 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 946 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 284 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 219 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 124 | 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 |
| 98 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 98 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 70 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 68 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 56 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 51 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 50 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 45 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 36 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 35 | 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 |
| 28 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 23 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 22 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 21 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 20 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 17 | 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 |
| 16 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 14 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 12 | 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 |
| 12 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 9 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 9 | 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 |
| 8 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 8 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 7 | 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 |
| 7 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 6 | H.DTCHD | drainage ditch | a ditch which serves to drain the land |
| 6 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 5 | H.CNLX | section of canal | |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 4 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 4 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 3 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 3 | H.DTCHM | ditch mouth(s) | an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 2 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 1 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 8.155 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 411 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 205 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 15 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 9 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 8 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 7 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 6 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 3 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1 | L.BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance |
| 1 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 1 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 673 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 235.763 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 6.244 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 4.060 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1.121 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 68 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 39 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 35 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 30 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 7 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 6 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 3 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.null | ||
| 247.378 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 64 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 36 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 16 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 5 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 4 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 126 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 3.086 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 398 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 173 | 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 |
| 98 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 85 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 84 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 67 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 60 | S.MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted |
| 50 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 47 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 40 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 40 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 27 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 23 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 23 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 22 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 22 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 20 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 19 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 18 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 17 | S.LOCK | lock(s) | a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another |
| 15 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 15 | S.PGDA | pagoda | a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine |
| 11 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 9 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 8 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
| 8 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 7 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 6 | S.STNI | inspection station | a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected |
| 5 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 5 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 5 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 5 | S.MFGSG | sugar refinery | a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar |
| 5 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 5 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 5 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 4 | S.HERM | hermitage | a secluded residence, usually for religious sects |
| 4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 4 | S.MNCU | copper mine(s) | a mine where copper ore is extracted |
| 4 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 4 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 4 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 4 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 3 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 3 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 3 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 3 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 3 | S.MFGPH | phosphate works | a facility for producing fertilizer |
| 3 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 3 | S.MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| 3 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 3 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 3 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 2 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 2 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 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.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.AQC | aquaculture facility | facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| 1 | S.BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
| 1 | S.MNN | salt mine(s) | a mine from which salt is extracted |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments |
| 1 | S.WALLA | ancient wall | the remains of a linear defensive stone structure |
| 1 | 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.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 4.633 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2.334 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1.595 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 718 | 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] |
| 516 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 355 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 312 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 279 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 150 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 63 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 26 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 22 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 21 | 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 |
| 17 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 14 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 14 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 12 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 11 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 10 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 9 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 7 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 7 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 6 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 6 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 4 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 3 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 2 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 2 | T.FAN | fan(s) | a fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain |
| 2 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 1 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 6.522 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 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.TRNU | trench | a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides |
| 5 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.GRVPN | pine grove | a planting of pine trees |
| 1 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 5 | Total for V | ||
| 270.916 | |||
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