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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 265 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 26 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 17 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 10 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 3 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.LTER | leased area | a tract of land leased to another country, usually for military installations |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 323 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1.775 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1.527 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 947 | 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 |
| 486 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 330 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 162 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 92 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 63 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 48 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 43 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 41 | H.WLLQ | abandoned well | |
| 35 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 26 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 26 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 24 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 24 | H.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
| 22 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 20 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 17 | 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 |
| 12 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 9 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 8 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 7 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 6 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 5 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 5 | H.DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water |
| 5 | H.LKSN | salt lakes | inland bodies of salt water with no outlet |
| 4 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 3 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 3 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 3 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 2 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 2 | H.CNLQ | abandoned canal | |
| 1 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 1 | H.STMQ | abandoned watercourse | a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.LKNI | intermittent salt lake | |
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 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 |
| 5.790 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 721 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 318 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 8 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 6 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 2 | L.COLF | coalfield | a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1.064 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 10.025 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 39 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 20 | 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) |
| 2 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 2 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 10.105 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 76 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 3 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 80 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 747 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 670 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 350 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 301 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 294 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 254 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 166 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 110 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 63 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 41 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 23 | 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 |
| 17 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 14 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 11 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 8 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 8 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 8 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 7 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 7 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 6 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 5 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 5 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 4 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 4 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 4 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 4 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 3 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 2 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 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.CTRS | space center | a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.CMPO | oil camp | a camp used by oilfield workers |
| 1 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3.165 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 564 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 406 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 259 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 110 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 90 | 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] |
| 77 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 62 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 37 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 32 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 28 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 28 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 23 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 22 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 21 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 18 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 17 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 15 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 10 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 8 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 6 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 5 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 5 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 4 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 2 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 2 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1.859 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 15 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 9 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 28 | Total for V | ||
| 22.414 | |||
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