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Feature Statistic Russia

Num. Names	Feature Class	Feature Code	Feature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
2,583	A.ADM2	second-order administrative division	a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
377	A.ADM3	third-order administrative division	a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
199	A.ADM4	fourth-order administrative division	a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
95	A.ADMD	administrative division	an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
83	A.ADM1	first-order administrative division	a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
10	A.ADM2H	historical second-order administrative division	a former second-order administrative division
2	A.ADM4H	historical fourth-order administrative division	a former fourth-order administrative division
2	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.PCLI	independent political entity
3,354	Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
71,144	H.STM	stream	a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
19,009	H.LK	lake	a large inland body of standing water
7,447	H.RVN	ravine(s)	a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
1,913	H.SWMP	swamp	a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
1,754	H.BAY	bay	a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
1,446	H.STMI	intermittent stream
969	H.MRSH	marsh(es)	a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
941	H.CHN	channel	the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
879	H.LKO	oxbow lake	a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
786	H.LKN	salt lake	an inland body of salt water with no outlet
774	H.LKS	lakes	large inland bodies of standing water
710	H.RSV	reservoir(s)	an artificial pond or lake
473	H.CNL	canal	an artificial watercourse
444	H.INLT	inlet	a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
327	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
307	H.STRT	strait	a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
273	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
247	H.RPDS	rapids	a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
228	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
214	H.STMA	anabranch	a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
201	H.SHOL	shoal(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
201	H.GLCR	glacier(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
185	H.FLLS	waterfall(s)	a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
154	H.SPNG	spring(s)	a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
150	H.LKI	intermittent lake
149	H.PND	pond	a small standing waterbody
126	H.STMD	distributary(-ies)	a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
110	H.DTCH	ditch	a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
106	H.COVE	cove(s)	a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
99	H.GULF	gulf	a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
66	H.LKNI	intermittent salt lake
61	H.RDST	roadstead	an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
61	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
57	H.STMC	canalized stream	a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
41	H.FISH	fishing area	a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
29	H.STMX	section of stream
25	H.LBED	lake bed(s)	a dried up or drained area of a former lake
25	H.BNKR	stream bank	a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
24	H.LKX	section of lake
21	H.ESTY	estuary	a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
21	H.DTCHI	irrigation ditch	a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
16	H.RF	reef(s)	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
14	H.ANCH	anchorage	an area where vessels may anchor
12	H.PNDSF	fishponds	ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
12	H.LKOI	intermittent oxbow lake
11	H.BOG	bog(s)	a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
9	H.CHNM	marine channel	that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
7	H.CHNL	lake channel(s)	that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
6	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
5	H.STMB	stream bend	a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
4	H.BGHT	bight(s)	an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
4	H.STMSB	lost river	a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
3	H.SPNT	hot spring(s)	a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3	H.STMM	stream mouth(s)	a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
3	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
3	H.SPNS	sulphur spring(s)	a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
3	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
2	H.WTLD	wetland	an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
2	H.LKC	crater lake	a lake in a crater or caldera
2	H.DOMG	icecap dome	a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
2	H.RCH	reach	a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
2	H.SYSI	irrigation system	a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
1	H.WTRC	watercourse	a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
1	H.CNLSB	underground irrigation canal(s)	a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
1	H.CRNT	current	a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
1	H.PNDI	intermittent pond
1	H.MRSHN	salt marsh	a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
1	H.PNDS	ponds	small standing waterbodies
1	H.CNLA	aqueduct	a conduit used to carry water
1	H.MOOR	moor(s)	an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
1	H.LKSN	salt lakes	inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
1	H.STMH	headwaters	the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
1	H.STMS	streams	bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
1	H.CNLB	canal bend	a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
112,334	Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
14,536	L.AREA	area	a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
402	L.LCTY	locality	a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
95	L.PRT	port	a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
89	L.PRK	park	an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
47	L.RGN	region	an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
47	L.RES	reserve	a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
34	L.CLG	clearing	an area in a forest with trees removed
33	L.RESN	nature reserve	an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
27	L.RESF	forest reserve	a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
22	L.CST	coast	a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
21	L.OILF	oilfield	an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
12	L.PEAT	peat cutting area	an area where peat is harvested
9	L.FLD	field(s)	an open as opposed to wooded area
8	L.COLF	coalfield	a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
6	L.RESH	hunting reserve	a tract of land used primarily for hunting
6	L.RESW	wildlife reserve	a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
5	L.SNOW	snowfield	an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
5	L.RESV	reservation	a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
3	L.INDS	industrial area	an area characterized by industrial activity
3	L.GASF	gasfield	an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
2	L.GRAZ	grazing area	an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
1	L.LAND	arctic land	a tract of land in the Arctic
1	L.DEVH	housing development	a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
15,414	Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
186,887	P.PPL	populated place	a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
10,305	P.PPLQ	abandoned populated place
2,891	P.PPLX	section of populated place
1,450	P.PPLA2	seat of a second-order administrative division
300	P.PPLH	historical populated place	a populated place that no longer exists
80	P.PPLA	seat of a first-order administrative division	seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
40	P.PPLS	populated places	cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
38	P.PPLL	populated locality	an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
34	P.PPLW	destroyed populated place	a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
33	P.PPLA3	seat of a third-order administrative division
15	P.PPLF	farm village	a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
2	P.PPLA4	seat of a fourth-order administrative division
1	P.PPLR	religious populated place	a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
1	P.PPLC	capital of a political entity	capital of a political entity designated as an independent state
202,077	Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
228	R.ST	street	a paved urban thoroughfare
12	R.RD	road	an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
8	R.RYD	railroad yard	a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
5	R.RR	railroad	a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
4	R.TRL	trail	a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
2	R.TNL	tunnel	a subterranean passageway for transportation
1	R.OILP	oil pipeline	a pipeline used for transporting oil
1	R.RDCUT	road cut	an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
1	R.RJCT	railroad junction	a place where two or more railroad tracks join
1	R.RRQ	abandoned railroad
263	Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
5,640	S.RSTN	railroad station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
4,738	S.FRM	farm	a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
3,955	S.RSTP	railroad stop	a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
2,021	S.LDNG	landing	a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
1,543	S.HTL	hotel	a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
1,413	S.CMP	camp(s)	a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
1,238	S.RUIN	ruin(s)	a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
956	S.RSD	railroad siding	a short track parallel to and joining the main track
940	S.TRIG	triangulation station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
808	S.HUT	hut	a small primitive house
580	S.AIRF	airfield	a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
497	S.PSTP	patrol post	a post from which patrols are sent out
427	S.BRKS	barracks	a building for lodging military personnel
369	S.CRRL	corral(s)	a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
298	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
297	S.TOWR	tower	a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
266	S.BCN	beacon	a fixed artificial navigation mark
215	S.RSRT	resort	a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
210	S.AIRQ	abandoned airfield
198	S.CMPL	logging camp	a camp used by loggers
169	S.SCH	school	building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
167	S.BLDG	building(s)	a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
146	S.STNF	forest station	a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
131	S.RSGNL	railroad signal	a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
121	S.MN	mine(s)	a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
115	S.LTHSE	lighthouse	a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
110	S.GRVE	grave	a burial site
90	S.SNTR	sanatorium	a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
89	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
84	S.PO	post office	a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
72	S.FRMQ	abandoned farm
69	S.COMC	communication center	a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
67	S.HSPC	clinic	a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
65	S.PS	power station	a facility for generating electric power
63	S.CMPQ	abandoned camp
62	S.SCHC	college	the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
61	S.STNM	meteorological station	a station at which weather elements are recorded
60	S.CH	church	a building for public Christian worship
59	S.RSTNQ	abandoned railroad station
57	S.STNB	scientific research base	a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
57	S.AIRH	heliport	a place where helicopters land and take off
57	S.HSP	hospital	a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
55	S.MKT	market	a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
54	S.ADMF	administrative facility	a government building
54	S.MNMT	monument	a commemorative structure or statue
50	S.MFG	factory	one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
49	S.BDG	bridge	a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
41	S.SQR	square	a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
40	S.SCHT	technical school	post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
36	S.STDM	stadium	a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
35	S.CMTY	cemetery	a burial place or ground
35	S.GDN	garden(s)	an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
34	S.MUS	museum	a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
31	S.HSE	house(s)	a building used as a human habitation
28	S.CAVE	cave(s)	an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
28	S.RSTPQ	abandoned railroad stop
22	S.MFGC	cannery	a building where food items are canned
21	S.MNQR	quarry(-ies)	a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
20	S.PIER	pier	a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
19	S.PSH	hydroelectric power station	a building where electricity is generated from water power
18	S.NSY	nursery(-ies)	a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
17	S.AGRF	agricultural facility	a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
15	S.MTRO	metro station	metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
15	S.MSTY	monastery	a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
13	S.FCL	facility	a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
12	S.PMPO	oil pumping station	a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
12	S.CTHSE	courthouse	a building in which courts of law are held
11	S.MNQ	abandoned mine
11	S.SCHA	agricultural school	a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
11	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
10	S.ATHF	athletic field	a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
10	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.
9	S.PMPW	water pumping station	a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
9	S.FT	fort	a defensive structure or earthworks
8	S.OILJ	oil pipeline junction	a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
8	S.STNR	radio station	a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
8	S.CSTM	customs house	a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
7	S.SPA	spa	a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
7	S.BANK	bank	A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
7	S.JTY	jetty	a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
7	S.MNC	coal mine(s)	a mine where coal is extracted
6	S.HSTS	historical site	a place of historical importance
6	S.THTR	theater	a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
6	S.RET	store	a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
6	S.DARY	dairy	a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
6	S.SHSE	storehouse	a building for storing goods, especially provisions
6	S.RHSE	resthouse	a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
5	S.OBS	observatory	a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
5	S.PP	police post	a building in which police are stationed
4	S.MALL	mall	A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
4	S.PAL	palace	a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
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.ANS	archaeological/prehistoric site	a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
4	S.DAM	dam	a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
4	S.HUTS	huts	small primitive houses
4	S.MLSW	sawmill	a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
4	S.ITTR	research institute	a facility where research is carried out
4	S.ASTR	astronomical station	a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
4	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.
3	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
3	S.INSM	military installation	a facility for use of and control by armed forces
3	S.ML	mill(s)	a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
3	S.TMB	tomb(s)	a structure for interring bodies
3	S.MSQE	mosque	a building for public Islamic worship
2	S.WTRW	waterworks	a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
2	S.ARCH	arch	a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
2	S.LIBR	library	A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
2	S.BLDO	office building	commercial building where business and/or services are conducted
2	S.GATE	gate	a controlled access entrance or exit
2	S.MFGQ	abandoned factory
2	S.CARN	cairn	a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
2	S.EST	estate(s)	a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
2	S.DIKE	dike	an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
2	S.CTRCM	community center	a facility for community recreation and other activities
2	S.PPQ	abandoned police post
2	S.CSTL	castle	a large fortified building or set of buildings
2	S.RECR	racetrack	a track where races are held
2	S.RKRY	rookery	a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
2	S.SHRN	shrine	a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
2	S.TRANT	transit terminal	facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
1	S.CTRA	atomic center	a facility where atomic research is carried out
1	S.PSTB	border post	a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
1	S.SLCE	sluice	a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
1	S.PRNQ	abandoned prison
1	S.OILW	oil well	a well from which oil may be pumped
1	S.MNFE	iron mine(s)	a mine where iron ore is extracted
1	S.STBL	stable	a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
1	S.MNAU	gold mine(s)	a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
1	S.MLWTR	water mill	a mill powered by running water
1	S.STNE	experiment station	a facility for carrying out experiments
1	S.DCKY	dockyard	a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
1	S.FRMS	farms	tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
1	S.CTRS	space center	a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
1	S.BUSTN	bus station	a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
1	S.CSNO	casino	a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
1	S.TMPL	temple(s)	an edifice dedicated to religious worship
1	S.GOSP	gas-oil separator plant	a facility for separating gas from oil
1	S.CTRR	religious center	a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
1	S.DPOF	fuel depot	an area where fuel is stored
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.WALL	wall	a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
1	S.SCHM	military school	a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
1	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
29,613	Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
15,153	T.MT	mountain	an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
4,987	T.ISL	island	a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
3,577	T.HLL	hill	a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
2,270	T.CAPE	cape	a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
1,995	T.PT	point	a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
1,801	T.MTS	mountains	a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
516	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]
500	T.ISLS	islands	tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
477	T.RDGE	ridge(s)	a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
429	T.RK	rock	a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
361	T.GRGE	gorge(s)	a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
356	T.VAL	valley	an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
341	T.PEN	peninsula	an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
289	T.MND	mound(s)	a low, isolated, rounded hill
263	T.SAND	sand area	a tract of land covered with sand
169	T.HLLS	hills	rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
130	T.CLF	cliff(s)	a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
129	T.UPLD	upland	an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
120	T.VLC	volcano	a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
94	T.SPIT	spit	a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
59	T.DPR	depression(s)	a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
56	T.RKS	rocks	conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
54	T.PK	peak	a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
46	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
44	T.PLN	plain(s)	an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
21	T.ISTH	isthmus	a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
18	T.ISLET	islet	small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
13	T.SBED	dry stream bed	a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
12	T.PLAT	plateau	an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
10	T.SLP	slope(s)	a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
6	T.FORD	ford	a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
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
5	T.BUTE	butte(s)	a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
3	T.VALX	section of valley
2	T.DSRT	desert	a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
2	T.ISLT	land-tied island	a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
2	T.PROM	promontory(-ies)	a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
2	T.DUNE	dune(s)	a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
2	T.DLTA	delta	a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
2	T.SCRP	escarpment	a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
2	T.TRR	terrace	a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
2	T.CNYN	canyon	a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
1	T.GAP	gap	a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
1	T.CRTR	crater(s)	a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
1	T.CRQ	cirque	a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
1	T.LEV	levee	a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
34,330	Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
19	U.SHLU	shoal	a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
3	U.BNKU	bank	an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
2	U.BKSU	banks	elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
2	U.RFSU	reefs	surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
2	U.TRGU	trough	a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
1	U.DEPU	deep	a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
1	U.RFU	reef	a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
1	U.RISU	rise	a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
1	U.BSNU	basin	a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
1	U.SHSU	shoals	hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
1	U.PLTU	plateau	a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
1	U.TRNU	trench	a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
35	Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
553	V.FRST	forest(s)	an area dominated by tree vegetation
10	V.GRSLD	grassland	an area dominated by grass vegetation
7	V.MDW	meadow	a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
4	V.TUND	tundra	a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
2	V.OCH	orchard(s)	a planting of fruit or nut trees
1	V.CULT	cultivated area	an area under cultivation
577	Total for V
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