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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 25 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 19 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 5 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 3 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 53 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1.421 | 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 |
| 90 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 37 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 35 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 27 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 26 | H.WLLQ | abandoned well | |
| 22 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 22 | 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 |
| 19 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 18 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 13 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 10 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| 10 | H.DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water |
| 8 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 8 | H.MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants |
| 6 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 4 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 3 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 2 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 1 | H.LKSI | intermittent lakes | |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1.804 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 51 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 24 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 9 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 4 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 1 | L.OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water |
| 96 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1.195 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 6 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 4 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 4 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1.210 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 122 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 74 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 51 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 42 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 10 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 10 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 8 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 7 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 6 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 4 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 3 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 2 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| 2 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 1 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 357 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 227 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 122 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 119 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 70 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 33 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
| 32 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 32 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 30 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 29 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 23 | 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] |
| 19 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 11 | 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.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 10 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
| 8 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 8 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 6 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 5 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 5 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 5 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 4 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 2 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 1 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 816 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 4.337 | |||
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