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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 20 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 13 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 5 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 39 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.785 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 122 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 62 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 60 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 51 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 37 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 30 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 21 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 18 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 16 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 13 | 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 |
| 12 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 9 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 7 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 6 | 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 |
| 5 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 4 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 2 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 2 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of 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.BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 4.284 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 4 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 3 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 2 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 12 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 16.438 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 19 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 13 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 16.472 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 927 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 146 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 38 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 21 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 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 |
| 11 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 10 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 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.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1.190 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 789 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 520 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 344 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 141 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 101 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 90 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 80 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 62 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 60 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 44 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 28 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 27 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 23 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 12 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 11 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 9 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 9 | 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] |
| 7 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 6 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain |
| 3 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 2.389 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 80 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 80 | Total for V | ||
| 24.468 | |||
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