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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 8 | 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 | |
| 9 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 83 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 30 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 22 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 13 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 10 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 6 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 6 | 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 |
| 4 | 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.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 3 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 3 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
| 3 | 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 |
| 2 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | H.WLLQ | abandoned well | |
| 1 | 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 |
| 198 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 21 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 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.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 24 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 126 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 36 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 13 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 5 | 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 | |
| 181 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 66 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 15 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 12 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 4 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.UNIV | university | An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees. |
| 2 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 2 | 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.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 2 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 2 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1 | 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 |
| 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.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 1 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 1 | S.MFGSG | sugar refinery | a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 130 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 94 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 53 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 37 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 10 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 9 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 8 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 3 | 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.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 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.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 233 | Total for T | ||
| 775 | |||
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