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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 3,154 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 785 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 37 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 37 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 4,015 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 5,834 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 230 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 105 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 78 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 42 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 23 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 22 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 18 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 17 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 17 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 9 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 9 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 9 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 8 | 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 |
| 7 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 7 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 6 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 6 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 4 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 4 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 3 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 3 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 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 |
| 2 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 1 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
| 1 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 1 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 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 |
| 6,487 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 502 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 54 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 14 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 8 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 7 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 3 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 3 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 2 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 2 | L.GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value |
| 2 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 2 | 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.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 1 | L.BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream |
| 1 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 607 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 58,882 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 689 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 167 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 77 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 61 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 36 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 6 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 1 | P.PPLA5 | seat of a fifth-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 59,924 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 16 | 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 |
| 1 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 19 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 297 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 67 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 48 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 43 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 41 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 31 | 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 |
| 27 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 21 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 19 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 18 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 16 | 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. |
| 13 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 12 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 10 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 9 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 7 | S.ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| 7 | S.LEPC | leper colony | a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation |
| 6 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 6 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 5 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 4 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 4 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 4 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 4 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 4 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 4 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 3 | 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 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 3 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 3 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 2 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 2 | S.ESTO | oil palm plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 2 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 2 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 2 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 2 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 2 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | 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.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | 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 |
| 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.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| 1 | S.DIP | diplomatic facility | office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission |
| 1 | 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 |
| 796 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,697 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 359 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 287 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 123 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 105 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 57 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 29 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 19 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 7 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 6 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 6 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 4 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | 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.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 2 | 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.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 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.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.PLATX | section of plateau | |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 2,718 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 5 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 7 | Total for V | ||
| 74,573 | |||
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