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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 25 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 8 | 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 | |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 35 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 4.611 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1.356 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 255 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 224 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 72 | 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 |
| 47 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 34 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 33 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 31 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 30 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 23 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 20 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 18 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 17 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 13 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 12 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 8 | 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 |
| 8 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 7 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 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 |
| 3 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 3 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 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 |
| 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.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 |
| 6.842 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 105 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 44 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 25 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 8 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 8 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 195 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 16.447 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 92 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 16.542 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1.835 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1.212 | S.ESTX | section of estate | |
| 476 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 403 | S.ESTO | oil palm plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees |
| 363 | S.ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| 151 | S.ESTT | tea plantation | an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| 56 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 49 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 45 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 29 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 19 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 17 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 15 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 13 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 12 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 10 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 8 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 4 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | 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 |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 4.749 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 150 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 145 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 135 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 117 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 70 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 70 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 10 | 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.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 7 | 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] |
| 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 |
| 4 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 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.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 738 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 247 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 241 | V.GRVC | coconut grove | a planting of coconut trees |
| 203 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 53 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 744 | Total for V | ||
| 29.849 | |||
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