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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 32 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 24 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 57 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2.304 | 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 |
| 1.160 | 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 |
| 457 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 400 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 255 | H.WLLS | wells | cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 255 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 253 | 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 |
| 167 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 153 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 108 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 32 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 30 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 24 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 22 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 19 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 17 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 14 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 11 | H.WLLQ | abandoned well | |
| 10 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 8 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 7 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 6 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 6 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 6 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 4 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 4 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 3 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 3 | 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 |
| 2 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 2 | H.POOLI | intermittent pool | |
| 2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 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.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.LKSC | crater lakes | lakes in a crater or caldera |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 1 | H.WADX | section of wadi | |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 5.762 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 410 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 256 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 127 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 6 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 3 | L.OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water |
| 2 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.QCKS | quicksand | an area where loose sand with water moving through it may become unstable when heavy objects are placed at the surface, causing them to sink |
| 807 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 8.006 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 50 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 25 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 18 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 8.101 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 4 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.RTE | caravan route | the route taken by caravans |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 121 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 107 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 69 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 53 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 20 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 17 | 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 |
| 16 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 15 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 14 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 8 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 5 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 4 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 4 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 4 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 2 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 2 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 475 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2.534 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1.126 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 318 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 134 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 76 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 73 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 45 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 27 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 17 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 17 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 16 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 15 | 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] |
| 14 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 14 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 9 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 7 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 5 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 4 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 3 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 3 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 3 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 3 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 1 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 4.478 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 8 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 7 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 15 | Total for V | ||
| 19.700 | |||
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