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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 36.588 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 330 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 96 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 22 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 5 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 37.042 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.178 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 481 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 311 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 247 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 168 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 162 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 155 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 143 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 88 | 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 |
| 82 | 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 |
| 78 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 70 | 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 |
| 63 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 53 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 40 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 30 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 29 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 22 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 19 | 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 |
| 17 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 16 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 15 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 14 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 14 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 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.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 11 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 11 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 9 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 7 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 7 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 6 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 6 | H.CRNT | current | a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity |
| 6 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 4 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 4 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 3 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 3 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 2 | H.DTCHD | drainage ditch | a ditch which serves to drain the land |
| 2 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 2 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.WHRL | whirlpool | a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.PNDSN | salt ponds | small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 1 | H.LGNS | lagoons | shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 5.620 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 123 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 50 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 46 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 27 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 21 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 13 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 8 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 7 | L.BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance |
| 5 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 5 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 3 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 3 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 1 | L.RNGA | artillery range | a tract of land used for artillery firing practice |
| 1 | L.COLF | coalfield | a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 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.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 1 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 320 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 58.010 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 536 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 231 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 192 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 74 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 21 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 11 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 10 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 4 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 59.091 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 19 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 9 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 2 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.TNLN | natural tunnel | a cave that is open at both ends |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 35 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 5.400 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 842 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 732 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 545 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 287 | 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 |
| 129 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 129 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 115 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 104 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 61 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 55 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 53 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 40 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 37 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 27 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 24 | 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. |
| 23 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 22 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 22 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 19 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 19 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 19 | 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 |
| 18 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 17 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 17 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 16 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 16 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 16 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 15 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 15 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 15 | 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 |
| 14 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 14 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 14 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 14 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 14 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 12 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 12 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 11 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 11 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 10 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 10 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 9 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 9 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or M?tro) |
| 8 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 8 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 8 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 6 | 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 |
| 6 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 5 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 5 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 4 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 4 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 4 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 4 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 4 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 3 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 3 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 3 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 3 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 3 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 3 | S.SLCE | sluice | a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate |
| 3 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.THTR | theater | A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances |
| 3 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 2 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 2 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 2 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 2 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| 1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.CTRA | atomic center | a facility where atomic research is carried out |
| 1 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 1 | S.FRMQ | abandoned farm | |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 1 | S.PPQ | abandoned police post | |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.SCHL | language school | Language Schools & Institutions |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 9.148 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1.786 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1.229 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 584 | 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] |
| 554 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 335 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 270 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 212 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 196 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 102 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 97 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 87 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 78 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 70 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 28 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 27 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 25 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 15 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 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 |
| 14 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 13 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 12 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 12 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 11 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 9 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 7 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | T.CRQ | cirque | a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 2 | T.REG | stony desert | a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones |
| 2 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 2 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 2 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | T.PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining |
| 1 | T.PTS | points | tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.VALS | valleys | elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.RKFL | rockfall | an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope |
| 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 |
| 1 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 1 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 1 | T.MRN | moraine | a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till |
| 5.816 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.CNYU | canyon | a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope |
| 1 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more 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 |
| 3 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 2.602 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 1 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 1 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 2.606 | Total for V | ||
| 119.681 | |||
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