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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 201 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 60 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 49 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 4 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 331 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 21.896 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1.127 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 860 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 647 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 573 | 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 |
| 515 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 255 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 241 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 208 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 164 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 118 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 96 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 89 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 84 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 64 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 60 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 51 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 51 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 23 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 22 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 20 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 15 | 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 |
| 11 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 10 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 9 | 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 |
| 8 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 7 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 6 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 4 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 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 |
| 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.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 27.243 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 270 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 136 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 69 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 40 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 21 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 14 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 11 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 6 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 6 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 5 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 5 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 4 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 3 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 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 |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 601 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 15.375 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 94 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 14 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLG | seat of government of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 15.487 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 5 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 2.041 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 182 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 72 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 51 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 47 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 23 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 23 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 21 | 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 |
| 20 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 17 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 10 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 9 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 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 |
| 8 | S.ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| 6 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 5 | 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.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 4 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 4 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | S.WALL | wall | a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 1 | S.STNC | coast guard station | a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 2.587 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 3.141 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1.504 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 895 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 839 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 185 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 95 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 92 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 53 | 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 |
| 46 | T.RDGB | beach ridge | a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series |
| 46 | 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] |
| 44 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 24 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 24 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 20 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 20 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 10 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 9 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 8 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 6 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 3 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 2 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 7.070 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 32 | U.HLLU | hill | an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters |
| 5 | U.MTU | mountain | a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature |
| 37 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 425 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 426 | Total for V | ||
| 53.787 | |||
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