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Feature Statistic

Num. Names	Feature Class	Feature Code	Feature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
219,668	A.ADM4	fourth-order administrative division	a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
166,229	A.ADM3	third-order administrative division	a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
47,356	A.ADM2	second-order administrative division	a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
36,038	A.ADM5H	historical fifth-order administrative division	a former fifth-order administrative division
32,558	A.ADMD	administrative division	an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
15,213	A.ADM5	fifth-order administrative division	a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
7,345	A.ADM4H	historical fourth-order administrative division	a former fourth-order administrative division
3,893	A.ADM1	first-order administrative division	a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
3,669	A.ADM3H	historical third-order administrative division	a former third-order administrative division
1,442	A.ADM2H	historical second-order administrative division	a former second-order administrative division
607	A.ADM1H	historical first-order administrative division	a former first-order administrative division
198	A.PRSH	parish	an ecclesiastical district
193	A.PCLI	independent political entity
192	A.ADMDH	historical administrative division	a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
38	A.ZN	zone
35	A.PCLD	dependent political entity
18	A.PCLH	historical political entity	a former political entity
17	A.LTER	leased area	a tract of land leased to another country, usually for military installations
7	A.TERR	territory
7	A.PCLIX	section of independent political entity
5	A.PCLS	semi-independent political entity
4	A.ZNB	buffer zone	a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
4	A.null
3	A.ADMS	school district	school district
3	A.PCL	political entity
3	A.PCLF	freely associated state
534,745	Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
968,386	H.STM	stream	a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
301,511	H.LK	lake	a large inland body of standing water
258,889	H.STMI	intermittent stream
111,454	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
94,397	H.PND	pond	a small standing waterbody
94,258	H.RSV	reservoir(s)	an artificial pond or lake
83,074	H.SPNG	spring(s)	a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
76,194	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
64,299	H.MRSH	marsh(es)	a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
54,163	H.SWMP	swamp	a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
52,454	H.BAY	bay	a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
50,152	H.CNL	canal	an artificial watercourse
43,771	H.COVE	cove(s)	a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
30,692	H.INLT	inlet	a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
29,035	H.RVN	ravine(s)	a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
20,542	H.RSVT	water tank	a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
17,611	H.RSVI	intermittent reservoir
10,715	H.CHN	channel	the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
10,688	H.RF	reef(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
9,536	H.RPDS	rapids	a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
9,519	H.SHOL	shoal(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
8,294	H.WTRH	waterhole(s)	a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
8,285	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
7,957	H.FLLS	waterfall(s)	a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
7,592	H.LKI	intermittent lake
6,330	H.STRT	strait	a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
6,170	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
6,035	H.PNDI	intermittent pond
5,611	H.LKS	lakes	large inland bodies of standing water
5,330	H.STMC	canalized stream	a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
4,667	H.CHNM	marine channel	that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
4,626	H.MOOR	moor(s)	an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
4,326	H.STMD	distributary(-ies)	a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
4,151	H.STMB	stream bend	a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
4,000	H.OVF	overfalls	an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
3,917	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
3,520	H.DTCH	ditch	a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
3,475	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
3,180	H.CRKT	tidal creek(s)	a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
3,064	H.STMX	section of stream
2,735	H.WTLD	wetland	an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
2,497	H.BOG	bog(s)	a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
2,185	H.LKO	oxbow lake	a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
2,163	H.STMM	stream mouth(s)	a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
2,065	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
1,977	H.LKX	section of lake
1,969	H.FJD	fjord	a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
1,946	H.SBKH	sabkha(s)	a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
1,843	H.LKN	salt lake	an inland body of salt water with no outlet
1,782	H.BGHT	bight(s)	an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
1,518	H.ESTY	estuary	a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
1,356	H.STMA	anabranch	a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
1,288	H.CNLSB	underground irrigation canal(s)	a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
1,179	H.WTLDI	intermittent wetland
1,136	H.SD	sound	a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
1,077	H.ANCH	anchorage	an area where vessels may anchor
696	H.WLLQ	abandoned well
694	H.LKNI	intermittent salt lake
608	H.LBED	lake bed(s)	a dried up or drained area of a former lake
605	H.CHNL	lake channel(s)	that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
591	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
575	H.DCK	dock(s)	a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
572	H.WTRC	watercourse	a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
560	H.CNLD	drainage canal	an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
550	H.MRSHN	salt marsh	a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
535	H.FLTM	mud flat(s)	a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
494	H.null
443	H.RDST	roadstead	an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
398	H.GULF	gulf	a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
351	H.SYSI	irrigation system	a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
350	H.SPNT	hot spring(s)	a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
335	H.STMH	headwaters	the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
316	H.FISH	fishing area	a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
313	H.RFC	coral reef(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral
311	H.PNDS	ponds	small standing waterbodies
294	H.DTCHI	irrigation ditch	a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
285	H.RCH	reach	a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
284	H.STMIX	section of intermittent stream
279	H.BNKR	stream bank	a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
266	H.MFGN	salt evaporation ponds	diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
235	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
235	H.WADX	section of wadi
223	H.AIRS	seaplane landing area	a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
223	H.CNLQ	abandoned canal
184	H.STMSB	lost river	a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
169	H.CNLA	aqueduct	a conduit used to carry water
159	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
158	H.PNDSF	fishponds	ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
155	H.LKC	crater lake	a lake in a crater or caldera
151	H.DCKB	docking basin	a part of a harbor where ships dock
142	H.LKOI	intermittent oxbow lake
119	H.NRWS	narrows	a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
115	H.PNDN	salt pond	a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
110	H.MGV	mangrove swamp	a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation
103	H.CNFL	confluence	a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
97	H.CNLX	section of canal
91	H.POOLI	intermittent pool
88	H.CNLI	irrigation canal	a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
67	H.CNLN	navigation canal(s)	a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
66	H.WADJ	wadi junction	a place where two or more wadies join
66	H.DTCHD	drainage ditch	a ditch which serves to drain the land
65	H.CHNN	navigation channel	a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
60	H.CAPG	icecap	a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
55	H.WADM	wadi mouth	the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
37	H.WHRL	whirlpool	a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
33	H.CUTF	cutoff	a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
32	H.CRNT	current	a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
29	H.GYSR	geyser	a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam
29	H.STMS	streams	bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
26	H.HBRX	section of harbor
23	H.LGNX	section of lagoon
21	H.BNKX	section of bank
17	H.LGNS	lagoons	shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
17	H.TNLC	canal tunnel	a tunnel through which a canal passes
17	H.WADB	wadi bend	a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
16	H.OCN	ocean	one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth
13	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
13	H.SPNS	sulphur spring(s)	a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
12	H.DOMG	icecap dome	a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
12	H.RFX	section of reef
9	H.BAYS	bays	coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
6	H.PNDNI	intermittent salt pond(s)
5	H.FLLSX	section of waterfall(s)
4	H.CNLB	canal bend	a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
3	H.DTCHM	ditch mouth(s)	an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay
3	H.WADS	wadies	valleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
3	H.INLTQ	former inlet	an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
2	H.LKSC	crater lakes	lakes in a crater or caldera
2	H.DPRG	icecap depression	a comparatively depressed area on an icecap
2	H.LKSN	salt lakes	inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
1	H.LKSB	underground lake	a standing body of water in a cave
1	H.PNDSN	salt ponds	small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
1	H.RDGG	icecap ridge	a linear elevation on an icecap
1	H.LKSI	intermittent lakes
1	H.PNDSI	intermittent ponds
2,534,818	Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
176,893	L.LCTY	locality	a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
89,899	L.PRK	park	an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
85,131	L.AREA	area	a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
47,056	L.FLD	field(s)	an open as opposed to wooded area
15,240	L.RESF	forest reserve	a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
14,049	L.GRAZ	grazing area	an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
10,204	L.RES	reserve	a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
5,710	L.TRB	tribal area	a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
5,572	L.OILF	oilfield	an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
4,121	L.CLG	clearing	an area in a forest with trees removed
4,062	L.INDS	industrial area	an area characterized by industrial activity
3,496	L.PRT	port	a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
3,030	L.RESV	reservation	a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
2,501	L.RGN	region	an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2,343	L.RESN	nature reserve	an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
1,750	L.AGRC	agricultural colony	a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
1,468	L.DEVH	housing development	a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
1,028	L.RGNE	economic region	a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
932	L.PEAT	peat cutting area	an area where peat is harvested
768	L.SALT	salt area	a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
668	L.AMUS	amusement park	Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
661	L.RESW	wildlife reserve	a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
625	L.RESA	agricultural reserve	a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
558	L.CTRB	business center	a place where a number of businesses are located
419	L.OAS	oasis(-es)	an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
377	L.FLDI	irrigated field(s)	a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
291	L.CST	coast	a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
214	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
149	L.GASF	gasfield	an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
133	L.BSND	drainage basin	an area drained by a stream
116	L.RGNH	historical region	a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
112	L.CMN	common	a park or pasture for community use
111	L.MNA	mining area	an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
104	L.RESH	hunting reserve	a tract of land used primarily for hunting
103	L.SNOW	snowfield	an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
71	L.BTL	battlefield	a site of a land battle of historical importance
48	L.MVA	maneuver area	a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
44	L.LAND	arctic land	a tract of land in the Arctic
34	L.CNS	concession area	a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry
33	L.NVB	naval base	an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
29	L.null
27	L.RGNL	lake region	a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
26	L.COLF	coalfield	a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
26	L.RNGA	artillery range	a tract of land used for artillery firing practice
15	L.GVL	gravel area	an area covered with gravel
10	L.RESP	palm tree reserve	an area of palm trees where use is controlled
7	L.CONT	continent	continent: Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, Antarctica
4	L.BSNP	petroleum basin	an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin
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
480,269	Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
4,617,687	P.PPL	populated place	a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
171,873	P.PPLL	populated locality	an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
152,319	P.PPLX	section of populated place
50,656	P.PPLQ	abandoned populated place
29,319	P.PPLA3	seat of a third-order administrative division
27,037	P.PPLA4	seat of a fourth-order administrative division
22,726	P.PPLA2	seat of a second-order administrative division
16,008	P.PPLF	farm village	a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
3,469	P.PPLA	seat of a first-order administrative division	seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
3,089	P.PPLW	destroyed populated place	a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1,555	P.PPLH	historical populated place	a populated place that no longer exists
260	P.PPLCH	historical capital of a political entity	a former capital of a political entity
241	P.PPLC	capital of a political entity	capital of a political entity designated as an independent state
221	P.STLMT	israeli settlement
214	P.PPLS	populated places	cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
159	P.PPLR	religious populated place	a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
29	P.PPLA5	seat of a fifth-order administrative division
6	P.PPLG	seat of government of a political entity
1	P.null
5,096,869	Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
15,998	R.RDJCT	road junction	a place where two or more roads join
13,894	R.ST	street	a paved urban thoroughfare
12,475	R.TRL	trail	a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
9,146	R.RD	road	an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
1,570	R.TNL	tunnel	a subterranean passageway for transportation
895	R.RR	railroad	a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
622	R.PTGE	portage	a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
568	R.TNLRD	road tunnel	a tunnel through which a road passes
407	R.TNLRR	railroad tunnel	a tunnel through which a railroad passes
257	R.RYD	railroad yard	a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
171	R.CSWY	causeway	a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
162	R.RJCT	railroad junction	a place where two or more railroad tracks join
110	R.RRQ	abandoned railroad
53	R.PRMN	promenade	a place for public walking, usually along a beach front
50	R.RDA	ancient road	the remains of a road used by ancient cultures
48	R.RDB	road bend	a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
42	R.OILP	oil pipeline	a pipeline used for transporting oil
10	R.null
10	R.RTE	caravan route	the route taken by caravans
9	R.RDCUT	road cut	an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
4	R.STKR	stock route	a route taken by livestock herds
56,501	Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
355,827	S.FRM	farm	a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
297,534	S.SCH	school	building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
256,192	S.CH	church	a building for public Christian worship
241,443	S.HTL	hotel	a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
155,276	S.CMTY	cemetery	a burial place or ground
152,474	S.BLDG	building(s)	a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
89,225	S.null
70,171	S.DAM	dam	a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
66,499	S.RSTN	railroad station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
53,103	S.PO	post office	a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
49,452	S.HMSD	homestead	a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
45,019	S.MN	mine(s)	a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
42,517	S.HSE	house(s)	a building used as a human habitation
41,750	S.MSTY	monastery	a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
40,841	S.BDG	bridge	a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
35,758	S.CMP	camp(s)	a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
30,289	S.TOWR	tower	a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
28,244	S.SHRN	shrine	a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
23,515	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
22,358	S.HSP	hospital	a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
22,173	S.BUSTP	bus stop	a place lacking station facilities
18,680	S.RUIN	ruin(s)	a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
18,658	S.EST	estate(s)	a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
17,935	S.MALL	mall	A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
17,842	S.RNCH	ranch(es)	a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
15,349	S.TRIG	triangulation station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
12,993	S.LIBR	library	A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
12,570	S.HSPC	clinic	a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
12,231	S.AIRF	airfield	a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
11,443	S.TMB	tomb(s)	a structure for interring bodies
10,951	S.MUS	museum	a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
9,877	S.MSQE	mosque	a building for public Islamic worship
9,743	S.FRMT	farmstead	the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
9,502	S.RSTP	railroad stop	a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
9,221	S.RECG	golf course	a recreation field where golf is played
8,893	S.TMPL	temple(s)	an edifice dedicated to religious worship
7,672	S.HUT	hut	a small primitive house
7,394	S.ADMF	administrative facility	a government building
6,072	S.HSTS	historical site	a place of historical importance
6,037	S.RSRT	resort	a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
5,603	S.ANS	archaeological/prehistoric site	a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
5,558	S.CSTL	castle	a large fortified building or set of buildings
4,967	S.SQR	square	a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
4,933	S.AIRH	heliport	a place where helicopters land and take off
4,794	S.MFG	factory	one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
4,306	S.CTRR	religious center	a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
4,287	S.RSD	railroad siding	a short track parallel to and joining the main track
4,250	S.FRMQ	abandoned farm
4,058	S.AIRQ	abandoned airfield
3,945	S.CAVE	cave(s)	an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
3,920	S.MNMT	monument	a commemorative structure or statue
3,867	S.PS	power station	a facility for generating electric power
3,810	S.LTHSE	lighthouse	a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
3,772	S.FT	fort	a defensive structure or earthworks
3,597	S.HSEC	country house	a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
3,572	S.SCHC	college	the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
3,346	S.LDNG	landing	a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
3,217	S.STDM	stadium	a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
3,193	S.INSM	military installation	a facility for use of and control by armed forces
3,034	S.SWT	sewage treatment plant	facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
3,030	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
2,821	S.BLDA	apartment building	a building containing several individual apartments
2,799	S.MKT	market	a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
2,771	S.CRRL	corral(s)	a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
2,759	S.FCL	facility	a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
2,527	S.GDN	garden(s)	an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
2,508	S.PP	police post	a building in which police are stationed
2,098	S.PAL	palace	a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
2,065	S.REST	restaurant	A place where meals are served to the public
2,064	S.MLWND	windmill	a mill or water pump powered by wind
1,980	S.RSTNQ	abandoned railroad station
1,930	S.STNF	forest station	a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
1,881	S.BCN	beacon	a fixed artificial navigation mark
1,879	S.GRVE	grave	a burial site
1,832	S.BANK	bank	A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1,827	S.MTRO	metro station	metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
1,751	S.ESTX	section of estate
1,726	S.MAR	marina	a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
1,691	S.MNQR	quarry(-ies)	a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
1,616	S.STNM	meteorological station	a station at which weather elements are recorded
1,490	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.
1,487	S.THTR	theater	a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
1,455	S.ML	mill(s)	a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
1,443	S.CTRCM	community center	a facility for community recreation and other activities
1,405	S.ATHF	athletic field	a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
1,314	S.RHSE	resthouse	a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
1,302	S.MNQ	abandoned mine
1,140	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
1,073	S.BP	boundary marker	a fixture marking a point along a boundary
1,072	S.CMPQ	abandoned camp
1,054	S.RDCR	traffic circle	a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
1,053	S.RET	store	a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
1,021	S.PSTP	patrol post	a post from which patrols are sent out
1,005	S.ESTR	rubber plantation	an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees
914	S.PIER	pier	a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
880	S.ARCH	arch	a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
880	S.PSTB	border post	a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
849	S.SHSE	storehouse	a building for storing goods, especially provisions
755	S.OBPT	observation point	a wildlife or scenic observation point
755	S.RECR	racetrack	a track where races are held
725	S.BLDO	office building	commercial building where business and/or services are conducted
653	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
651	S.SCHT	technical school	post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
629	S.PMPW	water pumping station	a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
604	S.STBL	stable	a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
603	S.BRKS	barracks	a building for lodging military personnel
600	S.AGRF	agricultural facility	a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
583	S.PSH	hydroelectric power station	a building where electricity is generated from water power
583	S.PGDA	pagoda	a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
575	S.COMC	communication center	a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
539	S.LNDF	landfill	a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
535	S.ITTR	research institute	a facility where research is carried out
520	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.
519	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
518	S.MLSW	sawmill	a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
509	S.CARN	cairn	a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
505	S.FY	ferry	a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
484	S.GATE	gate	a controlled access entrance or exit
472	S.STNB	scientific research base	a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
463	S.BUSTN	bus station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
462	S.ESTO	oil palm plantation	an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees
461	S.TNKD	cattle dipping tank	a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
458	S.ZOO	zoo	a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
453	S.ESTT	tea plantation	an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes
436	S.GHSE	guest house	a house used to provide lodging for paying guests
408	S.PRN	prison	a facility for confining prisoners
403	S.RDIN	intersection	a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams
397	S.TRANT	transit terminal	facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
386	S.RSTPQ	abandoned railroad stop
379	S.CTHSE	courthouse	a building in which courts of law are held
341	S.MNC	coal mine(s)	a mine where coal is extracted
320	S.SPA	spa	a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
280	S.FRMS	farms	tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
277	S.RLG	religious site	an ancient site of significant religious importance
275	S.QUAY	quay	a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
265	S.TOLL	toll gate/barrier	highway toll collection station
261	S.MLSG	sugar mill	a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar
255	S.FIRE	fire station	building housing firefighters and/or fire fighting equipment
253	S.JTY	jetty	a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
250	S.AMTH	amphitheater	an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
250	S.PKLT	parking lot	an area used for parking vehicles
249	S.DARY	dairy	a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
243	S.CSNO	casino	a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
242	S.CMPL	logging camp	a camp used by loggers
240	S.WTRW	waterworks	a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
229	S.MLWTR	water mill	a mill powered by running water
228	S.CMPRF	refugee camp	a camp used by refugees
224	S.SCHM	military school	a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
223	S.ASTR	astronomical station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
221	S.STNR	radio station	a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
213	S.HLT	halting place	a place where caravans stop for rest
209	S.DAMQ	ruined dam	a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
209	S.CVNT	convent	a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
203	S.DIKE	dike	an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
199	S.MNAU	gold mine(s)	a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
195	S.SNTR	sanatorium	a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
194	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
192	S.MFGB	brewery	one or more buildings where beer is brewed
168	S.SLCE	sluice	a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
164	S.RSGNL	railroad signal	a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
161	S.CSTM	customs house	a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
159	S.RLGR	retreat	a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
158	S.PMPO	oil pumping station	a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
151	S.GOVL	local government office	a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
150	S.OILW	oil well	a well from which oil may be pumped
150	S.BRKW	breakwater	a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
145	S.SCHA	agricultural school	a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
144	S.FYT	ferry terminal	a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo
140	S.ARCHV	archive	a place or institution where documents are preserved
131	S.CMPLA	labor camp	a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
126	S.OBS	observatory	a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
121	S.NSY	nursery(-ies)	a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
118	S.ESTSG	sugar plantation	an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane
110	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
110	S.OILR	oil refinery	a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
108	S.WRCK	wreck	the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
103	S.SYG	synagogue	a place for Jewish worship and religious instruction
98	S.WALL	wall	a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
94	S.MOLE	mole	a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
94	S.MNCU	copper mine(s)	a mine where copper ore is extracted
86	S.GHAT	ghat	a set of steps leading to a river, which are of religious significance, and at their base is usually a platform for bathing
85	S.OPRA	opera house	A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
85	S.HUTS	huts	small primitive houses
85	S.DCKY	dockyard	a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
83	S.OILT	tank farm	a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
82	S.MNFE	iron mine(s)	a mine where iron ore is extracted
79	S.STNI	inspection station	a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
78	S.WALLA	ancient wall	the remains of a linear defensive stone structure
77	S.TRMO	oil pipeline terminal	a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
76	S.CMPMN	mining camp	a camp used by miners
74	S.MFGSG	sugar refinery	a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar
74	S.CTRF	facility center	a place where more than one facility is situated
73	S.TRAM	tram	rail vehicle along urban streets (also known as streetcar or trolley)
72	S.DCKD	dry dock	a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
72	S.HERM	hermitage	a secluded residence, usually for religious sects
70	S.MFGQ	abandoned factory
70	S.DPOF	fuel depot	an area where fuel is stored
69	S.WEIR	weir(s)	a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
64	S.MFGC	cannery	a building where food items are canned
64	S.VETF	veterinary facility	a building or camp at which veterinary services are available
60	S.PRKHQ	park headquarters	a park administrative facility
55	S.ART	piece of art	a piece of art, like a sculpture, painting. In contrast to monument (MNMT) it is not commemorative.
51	S.CMPO	oil camp	a camp used by oilfield workers
50	S.STNC	coast guard station	a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
48	S.GOSP	gas-oil separator plant	a facility for separating gas from oil
43	S.MLO	olive oil mill	a mill where oil is extracted from olives
42	S.STNE	experiment station	a facility for carrying out experiments
41	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.
40	S.RKRY	rookery	a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
38	S.PPQ	abandoned police post
36	S.BTYD	boatyard	a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
35	S.MNN	salt mine(s)	a mine from which salt is extracted
32	S.HSPD	dispensary	a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
31	S.PYR	pyramid	an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
28	S.STNS	satellite station	a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites
28	S.MSSNQ	abandoned mission
28	S.DAMSB	sub-surface dam	a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river
26	S.PRNJ	reformatory	a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
26	S.PRKGT	park gate	a controlled access to a park
25	S.HSPL	leprosarium	an asylum or hospital for lepers
25	S.MLSGQ	former sugar mill	a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill
25	S.FNDY	foundry	a building or works where metal casting is carried out
21	S.MFGPH	phosphate works	a facility for producing fertilizer
20	S.USGE	united states government establishment	a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
20	S.BDGQ	ruined bridge	a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
20	S.ZNF	free trade zone	an area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
19	S.TWO	temp work office	Temporary Work Offices
18	S.CTRS	space center	a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
17	S.MNCR	chrome mine(s)	a mine where chrome ore is extracted
17	S.LEPC	leper colony	a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
17	S.CTRA	atomic center	a facility where atomic research is carried out
16	S.SHPF	sheepfold	a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
15	S.AIRT	terminal	airport facilities for the handling of freight and passengers
15	S.STPS	steps	stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope
14	S.ASYL	asylum	a facility where the insane are cared for and protected
14	S.OILQ	abandoned oil well
14	S.OILJ	oil pipeline junction	a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
14	S.CTYD	courtyard	an area surrounded by a building or complex and open to the sky
13	S.BUR	burial cave(s)	a cave used for human burials
12	S.MLM	ore treatment plant	a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
12	S.OBSR	radio observatory	a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
12	S.MFGM	munitions plant	a factory where ammunition is made
12	S.NOV	novitiate	a religious house or school where novices are trained
12	S.SCHN	maritime school	a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum
12	S.SCHL	language school	Language Schools & Institutions
10	S.BSTN	baling station	a facility for baling agricultural products
10	S.SPLY	spillway	a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
9	S.MFGLM	limekiln	a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime
8	S.UNIP	university prep school	University Preparation Schools & Institutions
8	S.PSN	nuclear power station	nuclear power station
8	S.PSTC	customs post	a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
7	S.STNW	whaling station	a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
5	S.MFGCU	copper works	a facility for processing copper ore
5	S.PRNQ	abandoned prison
3	S.SECP	State Exam Prep Centre	state exam preparation centres
3	S.PYRS	pyramids	ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
2,518,573	Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
483,345	T.HLL	hill	a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
416,759	T.MT	mountain	an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
165,128	T.ISL	island	a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
137,888	T.VAL	valley	an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
108,170	T.PT	point	a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
49,676	T.PK	peak	a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
46,366	T.RDGE	ridge(s)	a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
43,163	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]
30,207	T.RK	rock	a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
29,186	T.MTS	mountains	a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
29,171	T.CAPE	cape	a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
23,036	T.HLLS	hills	rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
22,470	T.PLN	plain(s)	an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
16,803	T.ISLET	islet	small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
15,919	T.BCH	beach	a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
15,372	T.SLP	slope(s)	a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
15,149	T.PEN	peninsula	an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
14,080	T.DPR	depression(s)	a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
12,351	T.SPUR	spur(s)	a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
11,102	T.CLF	cliff(s)	a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
11,074	T.HDLD	headland	a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
9,774	T.DUNE	dune(s)	a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
8,709	T.GAP	gap	a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
7,671	T.ISLS	islands	tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
7,044	T.RKS	rocks	conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
6,841	T.MESA	mesa(s)	a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
5,607	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
3,775	T.CNYN	canyon	a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
3,667	T.GRGE	gorge(s)	a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
3,232	T.UPLD	upland	an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
2,454	T.MND	mound(s)	a low, isolated, rounded hill
2,328	T.PAN	pan	a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
2,015	T.SCRP	escarpment	a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
1,936	T.PLDR	polder	an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
1,791	T.FORD	ford	a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
1,656	T.SHOR	shore	a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
1,600	T.PLAT	plateau	an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
1,560	T.SAND	sand area	a tract of land covered with sand
1,262	T.ISLX	section of island
1,221	T.NTK	nunatak	a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
1,128	T.SDL	saddle	a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
1,087	T.TRGD	interdune trough(s)	a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
1,032	T.SBED	dry stream bed	a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
1,011	T.LEV	levee	a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
1,010	T.ISLT	land-tied island	a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
858	T.PROM	promontory(-ies)	a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
805	T.VLC	volcano	a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
724	T.BNCH	bench	a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
626	T.BLOW	blowout(s)	a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion
581	T.KRST	karst area	a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
576	T.ISTH	isthmus	a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
573	T.CRTR	crater(s)	a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
570	T.BUTE	butte(s)	a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
519	T.SINK	sinkhole	a small crater-shape depression in a karst area
499	T.ERG	sandy desert	an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes
485	T.LAVA	lava area	an area of solidified lava
422	T.CRQ	cirque	a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
401	T.CONE	cone(s)	a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
356	T.TRR	terrace	a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
355	T.SPIT	spit	a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
346	T.DSRT	desert	a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
322	T.HMCK	hammock(s)	a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
301	T.ATOL	atoll(s)	a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
235	T.PKS	peaks	pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
233	T.NTKS	nunataks	rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
206	T.TAL	talus slope	a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
201	T.PLNX	section of plain
162	T.CFT	cleft(s)	a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
122	T.CUET	cuesta(s)	an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
112	T.ISLF	artificial island	an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
104	T.REG	stony desert	a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
103	T.PENX	section of peninsula
80	T.VALG	hanging valley	a valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciated
65	T.DLTA	delta	a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
61	T.VALX	section of valley
54	T.FSR	fissure	a crack associated with volcanism
52	T.CLDA	caldera	a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain
51	T.FAN	fan(s)	a fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain
50	T.INTF	interfluve	a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
50	T.RDGB	beach ridge	a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series
50	T.BDLD	badlands	an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
49	T.HMDA	rock desert	a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer
48	T.DVD	divide	a line separating adjacent drainage basins
43	T.BCHS	beaches	a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
38	T.BLDR	boulder field	a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
36	T.MRN	moraine	a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
30	T.ISLM	mangrove island	a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
30	T.NKM	meander neck	a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
22	T.PLATX	section of plateau
19	T.CRDR	corridor	a strip or area of land having significance as an access way
17	T.BLHL	blowhole(s)	a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air
10	T.null
9	T.VALS	valleys	elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
8	T.RKFL	rockfall	an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
7	T.PTS	points	tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
5	T.CRQS	cirques	bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
5	T.SLID	slide	a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area
2	T.ASPH	asphalt lake	a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt
1	T.PANS	pans	a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
1,787,515	Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
7,197	U.SHSU	shoals	hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
1,611	U.SMU	seamount	an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
709	U.CNYU	canyon	a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
645	U.BSNU	basin	a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
602	U.RFU	reef	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
547	U.BNKU	bank	an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
519	U.LDGU	ledge	a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
436	U.RDGU	ridge	a long narrow elevation with steep sides
271	U.GLYU	gully	a small valley-like feature
227	U.VALU	valley	a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
218	U.TRGU	trough	a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
203	U.KNLU	knoll	an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
201	U.TMTU	tablemount (or guyot)	a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
194	U.null
159	U.SHLU	shoal	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
150	U.HLLU	hill	an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters
147	U.SMSU	seamounts	elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
141	U.FRZU	fracture zone	an extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments
98	U.FLTU	flat	a small level or nearly level area
98	U.SPRU	spur	a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
97	U.RISU	rise	a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
92	U.PLNU	plain	a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region
83	U.ESCU	escarpment (or scarp)	an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas
78	U.MNDU	mound	a low, isolated, rounded hill
78	U.PLTU	plateau	a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
70	U.SCNU	seachannel	a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
68	U.TRNU	trench	a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
67	U.RFSU	reefs	surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
46	U.TERU	terrace	a relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steep descending slope on the opposite side
43	U.HOLU	hole	a small depression of the sea floor
42	U.FANU	fan	a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system
38	U.SLPU	slope	the slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope
38	U.GAPU	gap	a narrow break in a ridge or rise
35	U.HLSU	hills	elevations rising generally less than 500 meters
32	U.SHFU	shelf	a zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depths
27	U.BKSU	banks	elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
22	U.CNSU	canyons	relatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
22	U.DEPU	deep	a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
18	U.KNSU	knolls	elevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits
15	U.SDLU	saddle	a low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts
9	U.PRVU	province	a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas
9	U.VLSU	valleys	a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
7	U.FURU	furrow	a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression
7	U.PKU	peak	a prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
7	U.TNGU	tongue	an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature
7	U.APNU	apron	a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts
6	U.SILU	sill	the low part of a gap or saddle separating basins
6	U.SCSU	seachannels	continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
6	U.TMSU	tablemounts (or guyots)	seamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
6	U.RDSU	ridges	long narrow elevations with steep sides
5	U.SHVU	shelf valley	a valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon
4	U.CDAU	cordillera	an entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins
4	U.EDGU	shelf edge	a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf
3	U.BDLU	borderland	a region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelf
2	U.PNLU	pinnacle	a high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit
2	U.ARRU	arrugado	an area of subdued corrugations off Baja California
2	U.LEVU	levee	an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
1	U.MTU	mountain	a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature
1	U.CRSU	continental rise	a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
1	U.MESU	mesa	an isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides
1	U.MOTU	moat	an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations
1	U.ARCU	arch	a low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaii
1	U.PKSU	peaks	prominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
15,482	Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
73,549	V.FRST	forest(s)	an area dominated by tree vegetation
11,097	V.CULT	cultivated area	an area under cultivation
5,357	V.GROVE	grove	a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
3,212	V.VIN	vineyard	a planting of grapevines
2,783	V.MDW	meadow	a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
2,089	V.SCRB	scrubland	an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
1,957	V.OCH	orchard(s)	a planting of fruit or nut trees
1,599	V.HTH	heath	an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
1,466	V.GRSLD	grassland	an area dominated by grass vegetation
374	V.TREE	tree(s)	a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
86	V.GRVC	coconut grove	a planting of coconut trees
16	V.GRVP	palm grove	a planting of palm trees
14	V.VINS	vineyards	plantings of grapevines
9	V.BUSH	bush(es)	a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
5	V.TUND	tundra	a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
5	V.FRSTF	fossilized forest	a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
4	V.GRVPN	pine grove	a planting of pine trees
1	V.GRVO	olive grove	a planting of olive trees
103,623	Total for V
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