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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 9 | 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 | |
| 10 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 16 | H.RFC | coral reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral |
| 6 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 5 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 2 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 2 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 2 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 1 | H.CNLQ | abandoned canal | |
| 1 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 1 | H.CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 49 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 8 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 8 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 4 | L.BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance |
| 2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 22 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 10 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 4 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 14 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 3 | R.RRQ | abandoned railroad | |
| 2 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
| 5 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 13 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 13 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 11 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 6 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 6 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 5 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 5 | S.WRCK | wreck | the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| 4 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 4 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 4 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 3 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 3 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 2 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 2 | 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 |
| 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.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 2 | S.OILT | tank farm | a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| 1 | S.MFGQ | abandoned factory | |
| 1 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.DAMQ | ruined dam | a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 101 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 18 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 15 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
| 13 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 5 | T.ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon |
| 3 | T.ISLF | artificial island | an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon |
| 3 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 2 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 2 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 1 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | 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 |
| 64 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 3 | U.SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.SMSU | seamounts | elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 4 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 9 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 4 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 13 | Total for V | ||
| 282 | |||
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