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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 2 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 3 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 908 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 374 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 46 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 22 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 11 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 10 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 7 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 5 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 5 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 5 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 3 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 2 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 1 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 1 | H.CUTF | cutoff | a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 1 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1.421 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 82 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 3 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 87 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 533 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 50 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 39 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 623 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 7 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 8 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 52 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 10 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 9 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies |
| 7 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.PRNQ | abandoned prison | |
| 1 | S.CTRS | space center | a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.PSTC | customs post | a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 107 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 74 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 71 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 42 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 31 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 27 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 22 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 21 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 18 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 16 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 9 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 6 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 5 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 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.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.PTS | points | tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 347 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 55 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 4 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 59 | Total for V | ||
| 2.655 | |||
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