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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 155 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 105 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 15 | A.PRSH | parish | an ecclesiastical district |
| 10 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 288 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 9,411 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 235 | 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 |
| 166 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 88 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
| 73 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 43 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 40 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 19 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 18 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 14 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 9 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 6 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 4 | H.FLLSX | section of waterfall(s) | |
| 4 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 2 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 2 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 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.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 10,138 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 131 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 108 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 37 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 31 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 18 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 4 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 4 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 3 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 338 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 12,735 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 86 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 29 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 9 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 12,862 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 5 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 6 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 386 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 278 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 177 | 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 |
| 146 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 83 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| 65 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 63 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 55 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 43 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 40 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 33 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| 32 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 27 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 27 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 26 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 20 | 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 |
| 16 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 12 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 9 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 8 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 7 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 6 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 5 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 5 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 3 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 2 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 2 | S.HSPL | leprosarium | an asylum or hospital for lepers |
| 2 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 1 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
| 1 | S.GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 1,588 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1,942 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 509 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 269 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 224 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 115 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 71 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
| 50 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 42 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 15 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 15 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 9 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 8 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 6 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 3 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 2 | 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] |
| 2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 2 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes |
| 1 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 3,292 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 246 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 71 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 317 | Total for V | ||
| 28,829 | |||
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