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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 8.101 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 107 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 20 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 8.229 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2.065 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 231 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 179 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 82 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 80 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 59 | 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 |
| 43 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 42 | 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 |
| 32 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 23 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 22 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 16 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 15 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 13 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 12 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 7 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 7 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 5 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 5 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 5 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 5 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 5 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 4 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 4 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 3 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | 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.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 2 | H.HBRX | section of harbor | |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 1 | H.DTCHD | drainage ditch | a ditch which serves to drain the land |
| 1 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 1 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 1 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 3.001 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 68 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 42 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 22 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 21 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 7 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 7 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 3 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 3 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 178 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 19.575 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 119 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 51 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 19 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P. | ||
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 19.771 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures |
| 10 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 5.528 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 306 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 273 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 147 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 79 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 74 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 68 | 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 |
| 62 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 58 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 50 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 33 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 32 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 26 | 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 |
| 21 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 19 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 14 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 14 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 14 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 14 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 14 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 12 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 11 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 10 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 10 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 9 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 9 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 8 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 8 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 8 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 8 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 7 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 6 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 6 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 5 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 5 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 4 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 4 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 3 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 3 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 3 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 3 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 3 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 2 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 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.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 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.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 1 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 1 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 7.043 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2.043 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 377 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 296 | 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] |
| 256 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 201 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 198 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 185 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 122 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 89 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 32 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 32 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 24 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 16 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 14 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 12 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 12 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 8 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 5 | T.BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 5 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 4 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 2 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 2 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 3.960 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.PLNU | plain | a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region |
| 1 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 1 | U.SHLU | shoal | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 3 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 14 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 5 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 2 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 1 | V.GRVO | olive grove | a planting of olive trees |
| 1 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 23 | Total for V | ||
| 42.218 | |||
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