Feature Statistic Germany

NameFeature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
10,752A.ADM4fourth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a third-order administrative division
796A.ADM4Hhistorical fourth-order administrative divisiona former fourth-order administrative division
505A.ADMDadministrative divisionan administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
400A.ADM3third-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a second-order administrative division
237A.ADM5fifth-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
19A.ADM2second-order administrative divisiona subdivision of a first-order administrative division
17A.ADM3Hhistorical third-order administrative divisiona former third-order administrative division
16A.ADM1first-order administrative divisiona primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
4A.ADM2Hhistorical second-order administrative divisiona former second-order administrative division
4A.ADMDHhistorical administrative divisiona former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
3A.ADM1Hhistorical first-order administrative divisiona former first-order administrative division
1A.PCLIindependent political entity
1A.PRSHparishan ecclesiastical district
12,755Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
8,043H.STMstreama body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
2,849H.LKlakea large inland body of standing water
1,198H.STMCcanalized streama stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
1,195H.DTCHditcha small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
933H.PNDponda small standing waterbody
785H.MOORmoor(s)an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
665H.CNLcanalan artificial watercourse
415H.MRSHmarsh(es)a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
270H.CHNchannelthe deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
171H.SPNGspring(s)a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
167H.FLTTtidal flat(s)a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
158H.HBRharbor(s)a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
139H.RSVreservoir(s)an artificial pond or lake
115H.SWMPswampa wetland dominated by tree vegetation
103H.RVNravine(s)a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
101H.SHOLshoal(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
80H.LGNlagoona shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
75H.BNKbank(s)an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
72H.DCKdock(s)a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
56H.COVEcove(s)a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
52H.STMXsection of stream
36H.BAYbaya coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
32H.BOGbog(s)a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
27H.STMAanabrancha diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
26H.CHNMmarine channelthat part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
26H.POOLpool(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
24H.LKSlakeslarge inland bodies of standing water
22H.INLTinleta narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
22H.RFreef(s)a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
22H.STRTstraita relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
22H.WTLDwetlandan area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
19H.LKOoxbow lakea crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
19H.LKXsection of lake
14H.RDSTroadsteadan open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
13H.HBRXsection of harbor
12H.LBEDlake bed(s)a dried up or drained area of a former lake
11H.PNDSFfishpondsponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
11H.WLLwella 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
10H.CNLXsection of canal
9H.BGHTbight(s)an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
9H.FLLSwaterfall(s)a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
8H.TNLCcanal tunnela tunnel through which a canal passes
7H.DTCHDdrainage ditcha ditch which serves to drain the land
7H.STMIintermittent stream
6H.ANCHanchoragean area where vessels may anchor
5H.PNDIintermittent pond
4H.GLCRglacier(s)a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
4H.LKCcrater lakea lake in a crater or caldera
4H.MRSHNsalt marsha flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
3H.CNFLconfluencea place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
3H.FJDfjorda long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
3H.LGNXsection of lagoon
3H.LKIintermittent lake
3H.PNDSpondssmall standing waterbodies
2H.CHNLlake channel(s)that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
2H.STMHheadwatersthe source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
2H.STMMstream mouth(s)a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
1H.CNLAaqueducta conduit used to carry water
1H.CNLQabandoned canal
1H.DTCHIirrigation ditcha ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
1H.ESTYestuarya funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
1H.FISHfishing areaa fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
1H.FLTMmud flat(s)a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
1H.NRWSnarrowsa navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
1H.SDsounda long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
1H.SPNThot spring(s)a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
1H.STMDdistributary(-ies)a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
1H.STMQabandoned watercoursea former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
1H.STMSstreamsbodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
1H.WHRLwhirlpoola turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
1H.WTRCwatercoursea natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
18,108Total for H
Area Features (parks, area, ...)
1,471L.AREAareaa tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
849L.GRAZgrazing areaan area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
719L.RESNnature reservean area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
334L.PRKparkan area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
218L.FLDfield(s)an open as opposed to wooded area
166L.LCTYlocalitya minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
135L.RGNregionan area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
87L.FLDIirrigated field(s)a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
58L.MVAmaneuver areaa tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
40L.INDSindustrial areaan area characterized by industrial activity
34L.PRTporta place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
33L.CTRBbusiness centera place where a number of businesses are located
33L.PEATpeat cutting areaan area where peat is harvested
31L.AMUSamusement parkAmusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
24L.DEVHhousing developmenta tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
19L.CSTcoasta zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
12L.RESWwildlife reservea tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
4L.RESFforest reservea forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
4L.RGNEeconomic regiona region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
3L.CLGclearingan area in a forest with trees removed
3L.MILBmilitary basea 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
3L.MNAmining areaan area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
3L.RGNLlake regiona tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
3L.RNGAartillery rangea tract of land used for artillery firing practice
2L.BSNDdrainage basinan area drained by a stream
2L.RESreservea tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
1L.AGRCagricultural colonya tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
1L.CMNcommona park or pasture for community use
1L.RESAagricultural reservea tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
1L.RESVreservationa tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
4,294Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
64,511P.PPLpopulated placea city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
7,243P.PPLA4seat of a fourth-order administrative division
4,830P.PPLXsection of populated place
3,899P.PPLLpopulated localityan area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
1,379P.PPLFfarm villagea populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
320P.PPLA3seat of a third-order administrative division
91P.PPLHhistorical populated placea populated place that no longer exists
73P.PPLQabandoned populated place
33P.PPLWdestroyed populated placea village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
16P.PPLA2seat of a second-order administrative division
15P.PPLAseat of a first-order administrative divisionseat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
10P.PPLRreligious populated placea populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
4P.PPLCHhistorical capital of a political entitya former capital of a political entity
2P.PPLA5seat of a fifth-order administrative division
2P.PPLSpopulated placescities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
1P.PPLCcapital of a political entitycapital of a political entity designated as an independent state
82,429Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad)
389R.RDJCTroad junctiona place where two or more roads join
158R.STstreeta paved urban thoroughfare
96R.RDroadan open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
38R.TNLRRrailroad tunnela tunnel through which a railroad passes
18R.RRrailroada permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
17R.TNLRDroad tunnela tunnel through which a road passes
12R.RYDrailroad yarda system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
6R.TRLtraila path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
4R.CSWYcausewaya raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
4R.RJCTrailroad junctiona place where two or more railroad tracks join
2R.RDAancient roadthe remains of a road used by ancient cultures
1R.RRQabandoned railroad
745Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
33,766S.FRMfarma tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
7,207S.HTLhotela building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
6,543S.RSTNrailroad stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
1,489S.STNFforest stationa collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
1,355S.CHchurcha building for public Christian worship
968S.TOWRtowera high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
926S.HSTShistorical sitea place of historical importance
788S.HUThuta small primitive house
781S.MLWNDwindmilla mill or water pump powered by wind
770S.BLDGbuilding(s)a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
761S.CSTLcastlea large fortified building or set of buildings
670S.PSpower stationa facility for generating electric power
516S.RUINruin(s)a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
490S.AIRFairfielda place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
385S.MUSmuseuma building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
328S.RSTNQabandoned railroad station
312S.ESTestate(s)a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
281S.ANSarchaeological/prehistoric sitea place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
218S.SCHschoolbuilding(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
211S.RSTPrailroad stopa place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
187S.MSTYmonasterya building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
167S.MLWTRwater milla mill powered by running water
150S.FTforta defensive structure or earthworks
148S.FRMQabandoned farm
147S.MFGBbreweryone or more buildings where beer is brewed
143S.CMTYcemeterya burial place or ground
141S.RSTPQabandoned railroad stop
133S.BDGbridgea structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
120S.SLCEsluicea conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
108S.MNMTmonumenta commemorative structure or statue
103S.HSEhouse(s)a building used as a human habitation
98S.AIRPairporta place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
80S.CAVEcave(s)an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
77S.MTROmetro stationmetro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
77S.SQRsquarea broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
77S.UNIVuniversityAn 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.
74S.THTRtheatera building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
69S.LOCKlock(s)a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
67S.TRAMtramrail vehicle along urban streets (also known as streetcar or trolley)
66S.ATHFathletic fielda tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
66S.FCLfacilitya building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
65S.HSPhospitala building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
64S.RESTrestaurantA place where meals are served to the public
59S.RHSEresthousea structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
56S.ADMFadministrative facilitya government building
49S.RSRTresorta specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
49S.STDMstadiuma structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
48S.MALLmallA large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
47S.CMPcamp(s)a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
47S.STBLstablea building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
47S.ZOOzooa zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
46S.LIBRlibraryA place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
43S.GATEgatea controlled access entrance or exit
41S.CTHSEcourthousea building in which courts of law are held
41S.WALLAancient wallthe remains of a linear defensive stone structure
40S.MARmarinaa harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
39S.OBPTobservation pointa wildlife or scenic observation point
39S.RECRracetracka track where races are held
37S.GOVLlocal government officea facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
37S.LTHSElighthousea distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
37S.STNRradio stationa facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
36S.PALpalacea large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
34S.BLDOoffice buildingcommercial building where business and/or services are conducted
33S.MFGfactoryone or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
33S.PSHhydroelectric power stationa building where electricity is generated from water power
32S.RDINintersectiona junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams
31S.HSECcountry housea large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
31S.WALLwalla thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
30S.STNMmeteorological stationa station at which weather elements are recorded
29S.GDNgarden(s)an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
28S.PKLTparking lotan area used for parking vehicles
28S.RECGgolf coursea recreation field where golf is played
27S.DIKEdikean earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
26S.MNQRquarry(-ies)a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
24S.BCNbeacona fixed artificial navigation mark
24S.MLmill(s)a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
23S.CTRMmedical centera complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
23S.DAMdama barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
23S.MNmine(s)a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
22S.ARCHVarchivea place or institution where documents are preserved
22S.CTRCMcommunity centera facility for community recreation and other activities
22S.ITTRresearch institutea facility where research is carried out
21S.PPpolice posta building in which police are stationed
20S.BUSTNbus stationa facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
20S.MKTmarketa place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
20S.MNQabandoned mine
19S.BUSTPbus stopa place lacking station facilities
18S.AIRQabandoned airfield
18S.GHSEguest housea house used to provide lodging for paying guests
18S.PIERpiera structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
18S.PRNprisona facility for confining prisoners
17S.OPRAopera houseA theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
16S.AIRHheliporta place where helicopters land and take off
16S.WEIRweir(s)a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
15S.QUAYquaya structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
15S.SPAspaa resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
14S.FRMTfarmsteadthe buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
14S.HSPCclinica medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
14S.SWTsewage treatment plantfacility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
13S.DARYdairya facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
13S.INSMmilitary installationa facility for use of and control by armed forces
13S.OBSobservatorya facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
12S.BANKbankA business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
12S.CTRRreligious centera facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
12S.FYferrya boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
11S.PSTBborder posta post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
11S.RLGreligious sitean ancient site of significant religious importance
10S.WTRWwaterworksa facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
8S.COMCcommunication centera facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
8S.CVNTconventa building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
8S.FRMSfarmstracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
8S.FYTferry terminala place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo
8S.GRVEgravea burial site
8S.HERMhermitagea secluded residence, usually for religious sects
8S.MLSWsawmilla mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
8S.PMPWwater pumping stationa facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
8S.RETstorea building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
7S.AIRBairbasean area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
7S.CSTMcustoms housea building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
7S.STNBscientific research basea scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
6S.AMTHamphitheateran oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
6S.BRKSbarracksa building for lodging military personnel
6S.CMPLAlabor campa camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
6S.POpost officea public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
5S.CMPQabandoned camp
5S.JTYjettya structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
5S.MOLEmolea massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
5S.MSQEmosquea building for public Islamic worship
4S.FNDYfoundrya building or works where metal casting is carried out
4S.MFGQabandoned factory
4S.TMBtomb(s)a structure for interring bodies
3S.AQCaquaculture facilityfacility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture
3S.BLDAapartment buildinga building containing several individual apartments
3S.CSNOcasinoa building used for entertainment, especially gambling
3S.HMSDhomesteada residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
3S.HSPDdispensarya building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
3S.PRKHQpark headquartersa park administrative facility
3S.SHSEstorehousea building for storing goods, especially provisions
3S.SNTRsanatoriuma facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
3S.WHRFwharf(-ves)a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
2S.ARCHarcha natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
2S.CMPRFrefugee campa camp used by refugees
2S.CTRFfacility centera place where more than one facility is situated
2S.HLThalting placea place where caravans stop for rest
2S.HUTShutssmall primitive houses
2S.LDNGlandinga place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
2S.LNDFlandfilla place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
2S.MNCcoal mine(s)a mine where coal is extracted
2S.MSSNmissiona 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
2S.PRNJreformatorya facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
2S.PSTCcustoms posta building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
2S.SCHCcollegethe grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
1S.AGRFagricultural facilitya building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
1S.ASTRastronomical stationa point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
1S.BDGQruined bridgea destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
1S.BPboundary markera fixture marking a point along a boundary
1S.BTYDboatyarda waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
1S.DCKYdockyarda facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
1S.DIPdiplomatic facilityoffice, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission
1S.DPOFfuel depotan area where fuel is stored
1S.ESTXsection of estate
1S.HSPLleprosariuman asylum or hospital for lepers
1S.MFGMmunitions planta factory where ammunition is made
1S.MNNsalt mine(s)a mine from which salt is extracted
1S.MSSNQabandoned mission
1S.OBSRradio observatorya facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
1S.OILRoil refinerya facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
1S.PMPOoil pumping stationa facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
1S.PPQabandoned police post
1S.PRKGTpark gatea controlled access to a park
1S.RDCRtraffic circlea road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
1S.RLGRretreata place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
1S.RNCHranch(es)a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
1S.RSGNLrailroad signala signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
1S.SCHAagricultural schoola school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
1S.SCHMmilitary schoola school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
1S.SCHTtechnical schoolpost-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
1S.STNIinspection stationa station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
1S.TMPLtemple(s)an edifice dedicated to religious worship
1S.TNKDcattle dipping tanka small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
1S.TRANTtransit terminalfacilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
1S.WRCKwreckthe site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
63,205Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain, hill, rock,...)
21,456T.HLLhilla rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
3,790T.MTmountainan elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
913T.HLLShillsrounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
580T.RDGEridge(s)a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
523T.VALvalleyan elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
504T.PKpeaka pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
316T.ISLislanda tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
281T.PLDRpolderan area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
281T.RKrocka conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
168T.SLPslope(s)a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
160T.PTpointa tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
130T.CLFcliff(s)a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
129T.MTSmountainsa mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
89T.PENpeninsulaan elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
62T.DUNEdune(s)a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
37T.BCHbeacha shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
37T.CAPEcapea land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
27T.RKSrocksconspicuous, isolated rocky masses
22T.UPLDuplandan extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
20T.PLNplain(s)an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
19T.PASSpassa break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
17T.DPRdepression(s)a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
16T.BARbara 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
15T.ISLXsection of island
15T.PANpana near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
11T.GRGEgorge(s)a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
11T.ISLSislandstracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
10T.CRQcirquea bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
9T.SDLsaddlea broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
8T.HDLDheadlanda high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
8T.SPURspur(s)a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
7T.ISLTland-tied islanda coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
6T.PENXsection of peninsula
6T.PLATplateauan elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
6T.PROMpromontory(-ies)a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
5T.CRTRcrater(s)a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
5T.GAPgapa low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
5T.ISLFartificial islandan island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
5T.ISTHisthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
5T.SANDsand areaa tract of land covered with sand
5T.SPITspita narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
3T.CRDRcorridora strip or area of land having significance as an access way
3T.SCRPescarpmenta long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
2T.CFTcleft(s)a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
2T.MNDmound(s)a low, isolated, rounded hill
2T.PKSpeakspointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
2T.SINKsinkholea small crater-shape depression in a karst area
2T.VALSvalleyselongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
1T.BCHSbeachesa shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
1T.CNYNcanyona deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
1T.RKFLrockfallan irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
1T.SHORshorea narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
1T.VLCvolcanoa conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
29,740Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
1U.RDGUridgea long narrow elevation with steep sides
1Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest, heath,...)
8,261V.FRSTforest(s)an area dominated by tree vegetation
447V.HTHheathan upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
134V.TREEtree(s)a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
80V.MDWmeadowa small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
6V.OCHorchard(s)a planting of fruit or nut trees
5V.GROVEgrovea small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
2V.VINvineyarda planting of grapevines
1V.CULTcultivated areaan area under cultivation
1V.GRSLDgrasslandan area dominated by grass vegetation
8,937Total for V