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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 12 | 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 | |
| 13 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 191 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 42 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 39 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 33 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 10 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 7 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 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 |
| 6 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 5 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 5 | 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 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 2 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 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.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 363 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 38 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 20 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 3 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 63 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 500 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 48 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 11 | 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 |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 562 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 3 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 235 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 40 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 8 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 6 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 5 | 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.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 3 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 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.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 330 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 120 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 70 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 52 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 41 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 35 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 10 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 5 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 4 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 4 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 4 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 2 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 370 | Total for T | ||
| 1,704 | |||
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