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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 12 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 6 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ZNB | buffer zone | a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent |
| 26 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 503 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 290 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 67 | 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 |
| 49 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 16 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 12 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 6 | 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 |
| 4 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 4 | 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 |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 2 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 2 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 965 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 66 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 35 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 13 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 8 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 6 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 3 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 2 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 2 | 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.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.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 1 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 148 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1.151 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 64 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 27 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 5 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.STLMT | israeli settlement | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1.249 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 136 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 2 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 140 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 606 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 158 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 99 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 34 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 31 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 12 | 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 |
| 7 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 7 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 6 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 4 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 4 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 3 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 3 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 2 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 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.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.MFGPH | phosphate works | a facility for producing fertilizer |
| 1 | S.MFGCU | copper works | a facility for processing copper ore |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 1 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 1 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 1 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.PPQ | abandoned police post | |
| 1.033 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 273 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 170 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 79 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 38 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 34 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 31 | 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] |
| 29 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 19 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 19 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 13 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 10 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 10 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 10 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 9 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 9 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 6 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 5 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 4 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 3 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 3 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 3 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 2 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.CRDR | corridor | a strip or area of land having significance as an access way |
| 1 | T.DVD | divide | a line separating adjacent drainage basins |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 789 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 12 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.GRVP | palm grove | a planting of palm trees |
| 15 | Total for V | ||
| 4.365 | |||
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