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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 19 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 20 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 2.351 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 33 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 21 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 19 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 16 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 9 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 8 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 5 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 5 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 2 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 2.490 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 34 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 8 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 44 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 723 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 19 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 743 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 3 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 215 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 52 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 28 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 23 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 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 |
| 4 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 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.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 361 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 343 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 300 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 105 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 70 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 14 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 12 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 11 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 10 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 8 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 7 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 6 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 5 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 4 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | 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] |
| 2 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 905 | Total for T | ||
| 4.566 | |||
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