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| Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 54 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 10 | 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 | |
| 75 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.202 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 256 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 30 | 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 |
| 26 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 19 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 16 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 7 | 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 |
| 3 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 3 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 3 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 3 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.SPNS | sulphur spring(s) | a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 1 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 3.578 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 167 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 99 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 80 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 61 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 40 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 17 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 16 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 7 | L.MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.FLDI | irrigated field(s) | a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated |
| 490 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 711 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 284 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 47 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 1.044 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 3 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 2 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
| 1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 10 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 5.449 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1.464 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1.141 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 213 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 142 | S.TNKD | cattle dipping tank | a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control |
| 137 | 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 |
| 122 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 102 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 34 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 24 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 23 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 18 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 17 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 16 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 13 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 12 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 12 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 11 | 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 |
| 10 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 10 | S.STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments |
| 10 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 10 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 9 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 8 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 6 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 5 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 5 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 4 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 4 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 3 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 2 | S.DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| 2 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 2 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 2 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 2 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 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.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 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.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.PRNJ | reformatory | a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders |
| 1 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 9.073 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2.658 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 438 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 207 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 148 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 48 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 29 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 28 | T.PANS | pans | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 12 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 11 | 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] |
| 11 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 9 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 8 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 7 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 7 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 4 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 2 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 3.631 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 36 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.FRSTF | fossilized forest | a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface |
| 37 | Total for V | ||
| 17.938 | |||
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