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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 216 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 5 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADMDH | historical administrative division | a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLH | historical political entity | a former political entity |
| 242 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 4,582 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 171 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 55 | 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 |
| 19 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 9 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 8 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 6 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 6 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 1 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 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.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 4,882 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 189 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 50 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 4 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 2 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 255 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 15,540 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 126 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 31 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 15 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 11 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 15,725 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1,091 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 258 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 46 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 21 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 15 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 11 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 10 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 8 | 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 |
| 5 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 4 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 4 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 4 | 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. |
| 3 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 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 |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1,518 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 455 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 63 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 48 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 22 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 17 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 13 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 6 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 3 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 2 | 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] |
| 2 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1 | 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.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 641 | Total for T | ||
| 23,266 | |||
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