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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 148 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 55 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 13 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.TERR | territory | |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 222 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 960 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 880 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 83 | 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 |
| 75 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 60 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 59 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 51 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 42 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 24 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 22 | 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.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 16 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 12 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 12 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 11 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 8 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 8 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 7 | 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 |
| 6 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 5 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 5 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 5 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 2 | H.WLLS | wells | cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 2 | H.HBRX | section of harbor | |
| 2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 1 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 1 | H.BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.DTCHD | drainage ditch | a ditch which serves to drain the land |
| 1 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 2.404 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 184 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 19 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 16 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 3 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 2 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.ZZZZZ | master source holdings list | |
| 1 | L.OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water |
| 228 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 11.907 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 104 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 50 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 9 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 12.074 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 852 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 207 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 205 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 91 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 86 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 40 | 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 |
| 12 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 12 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 7 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 6 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 6 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 5 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 3 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 3 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 3 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
| 3 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 3 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 2 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 2 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.MLO | olive oil mill | a mill where oil is extracted from olives |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1.582 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1.001 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 985 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 956 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 553 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 517 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 393 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 258 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 109 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 99 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 62 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 48 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 33 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 25 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 19 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 14 | 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] |
| 14 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 14 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 6 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 5 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 2 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 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. | ||
| 5.124 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U. | ||
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 21.639 | |||
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