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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 546 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 2 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 559 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 153 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 69 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 25 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 3 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 254 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 36 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 4 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 3 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 43 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 216 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 74 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 35 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 8 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 335 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 88 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 53 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 10 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 3 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 2 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 1 | S.TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 171 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 71 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 49 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 13 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 11 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 8 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 2 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 2 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 2 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 166 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 2 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | Total for V | ||
| 1,535 | |||
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