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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 33 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 8 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 3 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLD | dependent political entity | |
| 45 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 893 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 237 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 173 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 103 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 48 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 27 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 20 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 16 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 10 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 9 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 8 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 8 | 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 |
| 5 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 5 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
| 1 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 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.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 |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.RFX | section of reef | |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1,577 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 382 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 89 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 6 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 4 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 4 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 491 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 669 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 49 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 19 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 3 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 745 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 29 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 26 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 14 | 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 |
| 8 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 6 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 4 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 3 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 2 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 2 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 2 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 2 | S.MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| 2 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 1 | S.CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| 1 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.MNCR | chrome mine(s) | a mine where chrome ore is extracted |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 152 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 451 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 422 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 375 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 342 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 156 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 152 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 116 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 54 | 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] |
| 33 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 26 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 26 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 24 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
| 21 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 20 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 17 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 14 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 13 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 13 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 8 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 6 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 6 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 5 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 2 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 2 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2,308 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.PLTU | plateau | a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides |
| 1 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | U.SHFU | shelf | a zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depths |
| 1 | U.TRGU | trough | a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench |
| 6 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 11 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 11 | Total for V | ||
| 5,335 | |||
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