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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 254 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 235 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 102 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 27 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 11 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 630 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 807 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 126 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 104 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 43 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 22 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 22 | H.LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet |
| 11 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 10 | 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 |
| 10 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 9 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 7 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 7 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 6 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 3 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 3 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 1.214 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 19 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 13 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 11 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 6 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 5 | 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 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 2 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 1 | L.COLF | coalfield | a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur |
| 1 | L.RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes |
| 64 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 25.615 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 251 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 19 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 10 | P. | ||
| 7 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 25.904 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 1.305 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 210 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 51 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 45 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 26 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 17 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 12 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 8 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 5 | S.RSGNL | railroad signal | a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains |
| 4 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 2 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S. | ||
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 1 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1.709 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 197 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 44 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 41 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 34 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 33 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 24 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 22 | 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] |
| 18 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 9 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 8 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 7 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 7 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 7 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 6 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 5 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 1 | T.MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 482 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | Total for V | ||
| 30.006 | |||
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