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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 2,139 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 432 | A.ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division |
| 148 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 39 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 26 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 15 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 2 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 2,802 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1,140 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 811 | H.GLCR | glacier(s) | a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses |
| 177 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 97 | 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 |
| 44 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 39 | H.POOLI | intermittent pool | |
| 33 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
| 13 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 9 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 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 |
| 3 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 2 | H.CRNT | current | a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity |
| 2 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 2 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 1 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 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.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 2,387 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 234 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 38 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 29 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 23 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 21 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 6 | L.SNOW | snowfield | an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier |
| 5 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.RNGA | artillery range | a tract of land used for artillery firing practice |
| 1 | L.GVL | gravel area | an area covered with gravel |
| 1 | L.RGNL | lake region | a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes |
| 1 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 362 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 7,664 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 3,535 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1,756 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 118 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 79 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 25 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 10 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 4 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 3 | P.PPLCH | historical capital of a political entity | a former capital of a political entity |
| 1 | P.PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 13,197 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 12 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 10 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 4 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 3 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
| 33 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 22,186 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 21,088 | S.BUSTP | bus stop | a place lacking station facilities |
| 1,863 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 1,151 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 914 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 840 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 746 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 604 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 570 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 393 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 358 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 283 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 274 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 213 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 183 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 122 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 93 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 64 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 62 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 48 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 46 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 44 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 43 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 39 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 37 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 37 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 34 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 34 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 27 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 25 | 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. |
| 20 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 19 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 16 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 14 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 13 | 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 |
| 13 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 10 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 9 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 9 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 8 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 7 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 7 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 7 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 6 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 5 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 5 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 5 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 5 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 5 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 5 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 5 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 4 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 4 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 4 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 4 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 4 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
| 3 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 3 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 3 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 3 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 3 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 3 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 3 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 2 | S.LOCK | lock(s) | a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another |
| 2 | S.HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest |
| 2 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 2 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 2 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 2 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 2 | S.PSN | nuclear power station | nuclear power station |
| 2 | S.CTRM | medical center | a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| 2 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 2 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 2 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.CTRS | space center | a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| 1 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.ATM | automatic teller machine | An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services. |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 1 | S.ARCHV | archive | a place or institution where documents are preserved |
| 1 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 1 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 1 | S.AQC | aquaculture facility | facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.PRNQ | abandoned prison | |
| 1 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 52,728 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 6,541 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1,784 | 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] |
| 877 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 694 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 369 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 128 | T.SHOR | shore | a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively |
| 119 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 115 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 50 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 29 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 21 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 7 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 5 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 3 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 2 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 2 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.VALS | valleys | elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream |
| 10,768 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 41 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 24 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 18 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
| 4 | V.VINS | vineyards | plantings of grapevines |
| 1 | V.GROVE | grove | a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted |
| 1 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 89 | Total for V | ||
| 82,366 | |||
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