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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 230 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 81 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 14 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 2 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 328 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2.693 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 433 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 379 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 197 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 170 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 119 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 60 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 41 | 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 |
| 32 | 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 |
| 22 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 22 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 18 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 17 | H.SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 16 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 12 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 11 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 11 | 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 |
| 8 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 8 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 7 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 7 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 7 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 6 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 6 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 5 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 4 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 4 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 3 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 2 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 1 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 1 | H.CNLX | section of canal | |
| 1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 4.338 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 271 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 34 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 30 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 22 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 12 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 11 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 6 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 5 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 4 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 1 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 1 | L.RGNL | lake region | a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes |
| 404 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 46.619 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 551 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 492 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 80 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 15 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 11 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 3 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 47.775 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 14 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 19 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 652 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 397 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 366 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 176 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 149 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 87 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 76 | 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 |
| 47 | S.PSTC | customs post | a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods |
| 42 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 40 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 39 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 31 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 30 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 26 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 24 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 24 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 18 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 17 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 15 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 15 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
| 15 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 13 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 11 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 11 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 10 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 10 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 9 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 9 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 8 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 7 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 7 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 6 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 6 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 6 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 5 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 4 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 4 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 4 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 4 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 4 | S.TRANT | transit terminal | facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers |
| 3 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 3 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 3 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 3 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 3 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 3 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 2 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 2 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 2 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 2 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 2 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.MFGSG | sugar refinery | a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar |
| 1 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| 1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | 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 | S.SCHN | maritime school | a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.null | ||
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 2.490 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 3.757 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 835 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 517 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 405 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 309 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 300 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 245 | 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] |
| 238 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 208 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 151 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 82 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 64 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 61 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 46 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 46 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 34 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 21 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 19 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 13 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 13 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 12 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 11 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 8 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 6 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 3 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 3 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 2 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 2 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 2 | T.LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava |
| 1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 1 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.PTS | points | tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 7.427 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 21 | U.HLLU | hill | an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters |
| 5 | U.MTU | mountain | a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature |
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.PLNU | plain | a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region |
| 29 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 8 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 8 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
| 8 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 8 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 32 | Total for V | ||
| 62.842 | |||
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