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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 2.326 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 8 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 2.337 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.160 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 615 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 592 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 550 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 180 | 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 |
| 110 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 67 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 64 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 61 | 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 |
| 37 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 34 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 32 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 29 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 18 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 14 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 12 | 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 |
| 12 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 9 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 4 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 3 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 2 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 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.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.LGNS | lagoons | shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 1 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 5.638 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 3.645 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 18 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 12 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 8 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 7 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 6 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 3.699 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 2.394 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 47 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 7 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P. | ||
| 2.450 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 119 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 16 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 16 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 3 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 2 | R.RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.STKR | stock route | a route taken by livestock herds |
| 158 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 2.074 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 650 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 546 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 363 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 195 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 113 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 98 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 80 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 69 | 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 |
| 51 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 51 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 50 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 37 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 34 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 33 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 30 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 28 | S.DAMSB | sub-surface dam | a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river |
| 26 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 25 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 21 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 19 | 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 |
| 16 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 13 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 13 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 11 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 11 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 10 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 10 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 7 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 6 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 6 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 6 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 5 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 4 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 4 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 4 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 3 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 3 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 3 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 3 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 3 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 3 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 3 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 2 | S.PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park |
| 2 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 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.HSPL | leprosarium | an asylum or hospital for lepers |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 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.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 1 | S.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 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. |
| 4.770 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 3.180 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 243 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 122 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 102 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 99 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 98 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 69 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 55 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 45 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 39 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 35 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 31 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 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] |
| 23 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 21 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 12 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 9 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 9 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 8 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 7 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 6 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 5 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 3 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of 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.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 4.267 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 228 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 228 | Total for V | ||
| 23.547 | |||
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