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Num. Names	Feature Class	Feature Code	Feature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
294	A.ADM3	third-order administrative division	a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
85	A.ADMD	administrative division	an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
66	A.ADM2	second-order administrative division	a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
45	A.ADM3H	historical third-order administrative division	a former third-order administrative division
18	A.ADM1	first-order administrative division	a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
8	A.ADM1H	historical first-order administrative division	a former first-order administrative division
2	A.ADMDH	historical administrative division	a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
1	A.ADM4	fourth-order administrative division	a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
1	A.PCLI	independent political entity
1	A.ADM2H	historical second-order administrative division	a former second-order administrative division
521	Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
40,262	H.SWMP	swamp	a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
31,663	H.LK	lake	a large inland body of standing water
26,635	H.COVE	cove(s)	a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
20,286	H.STM	stream	a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
14,689	H.PND	pond	a small standing waterbody
9,877	H.MRSH	marsh(es)	a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
4,644	H.STRT	strait	a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
3,186	H.RPDS	rapids	a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
2,046	H.BAY	bay	a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
1,679	H.INLT	inlet	a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
1,658	H.LKX	section of lake
1,369	H.LKS	lakes	large inland bodies of standing water
1,200	H.STMX	section of stream
1,028	H.BGHT	bight(s)	an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
952	H.BOG	bog(s)	a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
896	H.SHOL	shoal(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
467	H.PNDI	intermittent pond
463	H.CHNL	lake channel(s)	that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
356	H.LKI	intermittent lake
343	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
298	H.STMB	stream bend	a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
274	H.SPNG	spring(s)	a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
245	H.STMC	canalized stream	a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
243	H.CHN	channel	the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
218	H.RVN	ravine(s)	a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
208	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
197	H.CHNM	marine channel	that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
185	H.MOOR	moor(s)	an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
184	H.CNL	canal	an artificial watercourse
115	H.STMM	stream mouth(s)	a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
113	H.STMI	intermittent stream
105	H.RF	reef(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
69	H.FLTT	tidal flat(s)	a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
57	H.STMA	anabranch	a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
52	H.RSV	reservoir(s)	an artificial pond or lake
42	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
35	H.BNKR	stream bank	a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
35	H.STMD	distributary(-ies)	a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
34	H.FLTM	mud flat(s)	a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
30	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
26	H.FISH	fishing area	a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
26	H.WHRL	whirlpool	a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
22	H.DTCH	ditch	a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
14	H.LBED	lake bed(s)	a dried up or drained area of a former lake
14	H.LKO	oxbow lake	a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
14	H.STMH	headwaters	the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
9	H.FLLS	waterfall(s)	a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
6	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.FJD	fjord	a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
3	H.GULF	gulf	a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
3	H.WTLD	wetland	an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
3	H.BAYS	bays	coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
3	H.LGNX	section of lagoon
3	H.NRWS	narrows	a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
3	H.CNLN	navigation canal(s)	a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
2	H.INLTQ	former inlet	an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
2	H.DTCHI	irrigation ditch	a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
2	H.HBRX	section of harbor
1	H.STMIX	section of intermittent stream
1	H.ANCH	anchorage	an area where vessels may anchor
1	H.STMQ	abandoned watercourse	a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
1	H.CUTF	cutoff	a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
1	H.RSVI	intermittent reservoir
1	H.RSVT	water tank	a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
1	H.TNLC	canal tunnel	a tunnel through which a canal passes
1	H.SEA	sea	a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
1	H.CNFL	confluence	a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
1	H.WTRH	waterhole(s)	a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
166,607	Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
29,198	L.FLD	field(s)	an open as opposed to wooded area
3,790	L.CLG	clearing	an area in a forest with trees removed
910	L.PEAT	peat cutting area	an area where peat is harvested
121	L.INDS	industrial area	an area characterized by industrial activity
104	L.PRK	park	an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
96	L.RESN	nature reserve	an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
51	L.GRAZ	grazing area	an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
45	L.PRT	port	a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
22	L.LCTY	locality	a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
17	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
9	L.RESW	wildlife reserve	a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
7	L.DEVH	housing development	a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
6	L.RNGA	artillery range	a tract of land used for artillery firing practice
6	L.CTRB	business center	a place where a number of businesses are located
5	L.RESF	forest reserve	a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
5	L.RGNE	economic region	a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
4	L.RES	reserve	a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
3	L.AGRC	agricultural colony	a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
3	L.AMUS	amusement park	Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
2	L.CST	coast	a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
2	L.CMN	common	a park or pasture for community use
1	L.NVB	naval base	an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
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.RGNH	historical region	a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
34,420	Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
22,961	P.PPL	populated place	a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
4,290	P.PPLX	section of populated place
340	P.PPLA3	seat of a third-order administrative division
124	P.PPLL	populated locality	an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
32	P.PPLF	farm village	a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
30	P.PPLQ	abandoned populated place
17	P.PPLA	seat of a first-order administrative division	seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
6	P.PPLS	populated places	cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
5	P.PPLH	historical populated place	a populated place that no longer exists
2	P.PPLA2	seat of a second-order administrative division
1	P.PPLC	capital of a political entity	capital of a political entity designated as an independent state
27,808	Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
37	R.RYD	railroad yard	a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
25	R.RRQ	abandoned railroad
14	R.RD	road	an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
10	R.RDB	road bend	a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
6	R.RDJCT	road junction	a place where two or more roads join
6	R.ST	street	a paved urban thoroughfare
4	R.RJCT	railroad junction	a place where two or more railroad tracks join
3	R.TRL	trail	a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
3	R.TNL	tunnel	a subterranean passageway for transportation
1	R.TNLRR	railroad tunnel	a tunnel through which a railroad passes
1	R.RDCUT	road cut	an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
110	Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
8,350	S.HSE	house(s)	a building used as a human habitation
2,056	S.FRM	farm	a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
954	S.CH	church	a building for public Christian worship
688	S.RSTN	railroad station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
463	S.MUS	museum	a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
443	S.HTL	hotel	a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
288	S.ADMF	administrative facility	a government building
284	S.BLDG	building(s)	a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
249	S.BDG	bridge	a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
238	S.CMP	camp(s)	a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
206	S.RSTP	railroad stop	a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
141	S.EST	estate(s)	a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
133	S.HSTS	historical site	a place of historical importance
124	S.MALL	mall	A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
110	S.MNMT	monument	a commemorative structure or statue
86	S.HSP	hospital	a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
63	S.FY	ferry	a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
59	S.TOWR	tower	a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
48	S.MNQR	quarry(-ies)	a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
47	S.AIRF	airfield	a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
44	S.RECR	racetrack	a track where races are held
42	S.ANS	archaeological/prehistoric site	a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
40	S.RSTPQ	abandoned railroad stop
35	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
33	S.SCH	school	building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
32	S.MAR	marina	a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
30	S.MTRO	metro station	metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
28	S.RSRT	resort	a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
26	S.CMTY	cemetery	a burial place or ground
25	S.CAVE	cave(s)	an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
24	S.GHSE	guest house	a house used to provide lodging for paying guests
23	S.PRN	prison	a facility for confining prisoners
20	S.RSD	railroad siding	a short track parallel to and joining the main track
19	S.BCN	beacon	a fixed artificial navigation mark
19	S.ML	mill(s)	a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
18	S.RLGR	retreat	a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
17	S.ZOO	zoo	a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
17	S.ATHF	athletic field	a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
17	S.FCL	facility	a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
16	S.LTHSE	lighthouse	a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
16	S.CTRM	medical center	a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
16	S.RSTNQ	abandoned railroad station
15	S.SNTR	sanatorium	a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
14	S.PS	power station	a facility for generating electric power
13	S.CTRCM	community center	a facility for community recreation and other activities
12	S.PSH	hydroelectric power station	a building where electricity is generated from water power
11	S.ITTR	research institute	a facility where research is carried out
11	S.AIRH	heliport	a place where helicopters land and take off
10	S.BP	boundary marker	a fixture marking a point along a boundary
9	S.RUIN	ruin(s)	a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
9	S.DAM	dam	a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
9	S.STDM	stadium	a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
9	S.LNDF	landfill	a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
8	S.SCHC	college	the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
8	S.HUT	hut	a small primitive house
8	S.FT	fort	a defensive structure or earthworks
8	S.CTRR	religious center	a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
7	S.THTR	theater	a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
7	S.RECG	golf course	a recreation field where golf is played
7	S.HSPC	clinic	a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
6	S.MKT	market	a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
6	S.STNM	meteorological station	a station at which weather elements are recorded
6	S.MFG	factory	one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
5	S.BUSTN	bus station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
5	S.GRVE	grave	a burial site
5	S.OBS	observatory	a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
5	S.LIBR	library	A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
5	S.FYT	ferry terminal	a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo
5	S.MNQ	abandoned mine
4	S.BLDO	office building	commercial building where business and/or services are conducted
4	S.FRMS	farms	tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
4	S.CTHSE	courthouse	a building in which courts of law are held
4	S.MSTY	monastery	a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
4	S.REST	restaurant	A place where meals are served to the public
4	S.PAL	palace	a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
4	S.QUAY	quay	a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
3	S.FRMT	farmstead	the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
3	S.GDN	garden(s)	an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
3	S.FRMQ	abandoned farm
3	S.OBPT	observation point	a wildlife or scenic observation point
3	S.PO	post office	a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
3	S.CSTL	castle	a large fortified building or set of buildings
3	S.PRKHQ	park headquarters	a park administrative facility
3	S.CMPQ	abandoned camp
3	S.AIRQ	abandoned airfield
3	S.STNB	scientific research base	a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
2	S.RET	store	a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
2	S.CARN	cairn	a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
2	S.CRRL	corral(s)	a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
2	S.BRKS	barracks	a building for lodging military personnel
2	S.HSEC	country house	a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
2	S.INSM	military installation	a facility for use of and control by armed forces
2	S.PIER	pier	a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
2	S.PMPW	water pumping station	a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
2	S.PSTB	border post	a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
2	S.RHSE	resthouse	a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
2	S.SCHT	technical school	post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
2	S.SPA	spa	a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
2	S.SWT	sewage treatment plant	facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
2	S.SYG	synagogue	a place for Jewish worship and religious instruction
1	S.MN	mine(s)	a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
1	S.MLWND	windmill	a mill or water pump powered by wind
1	S.LOCK	lock(s)	a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
1	S.LDNG	landing	a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
1	S.BANK	bank	A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1	S.HSPD	dispensary	a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
1	S.SCHA	agricultural school	a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
1	S.COMC	communication center	a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
1	S.SCHM	military school	a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
1	S.TRIG	triangulation station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
1	S.SHRN	shrine	a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
1	S.BSTN	baling station	a facility for baling agricultural products
1	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.
1	S.STBL	stable	a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
1	S.AGRF	agricultural facility	a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1	S.BRKW	breakwater	a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
1	S.HMSD	homestead	a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
1	S.WRCK	wreck	the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
1	S.ASYL	asylum	a facility where the insane are cared for and protected
1	S.HLT	halting place	a place where caravans stop for rest
1	S.TMB	tomb(s)	a structure for interring bodies
1	S.OPRA	opera house	A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
1	S.DIKE	dike	an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
1	S.NOV	novitiate	a religious house or school where novices are trained
1	S.MSQE	mosque	a building for public Islamic worship
1	S.MNAU	gold mine(s)	a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
15,922	Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
69,584	T.HLL	hill	a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
47,524	T.ISL	island	a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
21,623	T.PT	point	a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
11,618	T.PEN	peninsula	an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
4,007	T.RK	rock	a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
3,201	T.HLLS	hills	rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2,394	T.DPR	depression(s)	a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
1,844	T.RDGE	ridge(s)	a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
1,124	T.SHOR	shore	a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
876	T.RKS	rocks	conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
784	T.SLP	slope(s)	a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
524	T.ISLS	islands	tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
443	T.BCH	beach	a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
439	T.ISTH	isthmus	a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
431	T.ISLT	land-tied island	a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
359	T.CAPE	cape	a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
354	T.MND	mound(s)	a low, isolated, rounded hill
326	T.MT	mountain	an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
275	T.ISLX	section of island
130	T.CLF	cliff(s)	a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
97	T.SPUR	spur(s)	a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
75	T.PENX	section of peninsula
53	T.GRGE	gorge(s)	a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
49	T.PK	peak	a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
35	T.VAL	valley	an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
31	T.MTS	mountains	a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
27	T.NKM	meander neck	a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
21	T.BLDR	boulder field	a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
13	T.UPLD	upland	an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
10	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
8	T.SAND	sand area	a tract of land covered with sand
6	T.ISLET	islet	small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
4	T.SDL	saddle	a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
4	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]
3	T.SPIT	spit	a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
2	T.CNYN	canyon	a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
2	T.FORD	ford	a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
2	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.CRDR	corridor	a strip or area of land having significance as an access way
1	T.SINK	sinkhole	a small crater-shape depression in a karst area
1	T.INTF	interfluve	a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
1	T.BCHS	beaches	a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
1	T.TAL	talus slope	a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
1	T.GAP	gap	a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
1	T.PAN	pan	a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
1	T.PKS	peaks	pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
1	T.PLAT	plateau	an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
1	T.DUNE	dune(s)	a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
1	T.CRTR	crater(s)	a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
1	T.HDLD	headland	a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
1	T.SBED	dry stream bed	a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
168,316	Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
3	U.SCNU	seachannel	a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
2	U.SCSU	seachannels	continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
5	Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
42,102	V.FRST	forest(s)	an area dominated by tree vegetation
3,605	V.GROVE	grove	a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
2,033	V.MDW	meadow	a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
1,823	V.CULT	cultivated area	an area under cultivation
563	V.HTH	heath	an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
52	V.SCRB	scrubland	an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
17	V.TREE	tree(s)	a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
4	V.OCH	orchard(s)	a planting of fruit or nut trees
1	V.FRSTF	fossilized forest	a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
1	V.GRSLD	grassland	an area dominated by grass vegetation
50,201	Total for V
463,910

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