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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ZNB | buffer zone | a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent |
| 2 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 5 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 4 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 2 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | H.DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 19 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 7 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 6 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 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.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 15 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 3 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 5 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 2 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 6 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 19 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 19 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 15 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 15 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 9 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 9 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
| 8 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 8 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 6 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 5 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 5 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 4 | 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 3 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 3 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 3 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 3 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 3 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 2 | S.STPS | steps | stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.DIP | diplomatic facility | office, 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 |
| 1 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 1 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 1 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 1 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 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.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 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.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 191 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 6 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 6 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 2 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 2 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 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.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 1 | 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] |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 25 | Total for T | ||
| 263 | |||
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