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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 295 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 85 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 66 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 44 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 18 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 8 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADMDH | historical administrative division | a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 521 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 5,210 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1,434 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 536 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 524 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 255 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 203 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 201 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 191 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 158 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 151 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 150 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 148 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 147 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 146 | 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 |
| 143 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 78 | H.MOOR | moor(s) | an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils |
| 76 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 51 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 45 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 45 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 45 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 37 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 20 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 20 | 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 |
| 11 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 7 | 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.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 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 |
| 4 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 3 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 3 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 3 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 3 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 3 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 3 | H.BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.CAPG | icecap | a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 2 | H.INLTQ | former inlet | an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits |
| 2 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 2 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 2 | H.LGNX | section of lagoon | |
| 2 | 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.CUTF | cutoff | a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck |
| 1 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 1 | H.NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 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. |
| 10,089 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 188 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 65 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 31 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 24 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 23 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 17 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 11 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 11 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 5 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 4 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 3 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 2 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 2 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 2 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 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.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RNGA | artillery range | a tract of land used for artillery firing practice |
| 1 | L.NVB | naval base | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated |
| 399 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 13,323 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 1,110 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 341 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 122 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 22 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 17 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 6 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 4 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 14,947 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 25 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 10 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 6 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 3 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 3 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 2 | R.RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road |
| 1 | R.RDCUT | road cut | an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 51 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 9,076 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2,111 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 670 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 428 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 176 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 134 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 48 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 43 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 39 | S.RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | |
| 35 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 34 | 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 |
| 26 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 17 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 15 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 14 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 13 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 13 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 11 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 9 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 9 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 8 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 7 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 7 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 6 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 6 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 6 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 5 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 5 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 5 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 4 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 4 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 4 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 4 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 4 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 3 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 3 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 3 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 3 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 3 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 3 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 3 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 2 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 2 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 2 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 2 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 2 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 2 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 2 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | 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.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric 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.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.HMSD | homestead | a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
| 13,076 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 43,510 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2,460 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1,801 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 612 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 577 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 416 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 348 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 317 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 233 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 215 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 87 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 87 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 34 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 32 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 23 | T.PENX | section of peninsula | |
| 19 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 19 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 15 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 15 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 13 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 9 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 6 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 4 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 4 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 4 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 2 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 2 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 2 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | T.HMDA | rock desert | a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 50,885 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 3 | U.SCNU | seachannel | a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides |
| 2 | U.SCSU | seachannels | continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides |
| 5 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 213 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 133 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 7 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 3 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 1 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 1 | V.FRSTF | fossilized forest | a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface |
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 359 | Total for V | ||
| 90,332 | |||
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