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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 32 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 22 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 55 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 585 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 94 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 41 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 30 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 5 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 4 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 4 | H.FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish |
| 4 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 3 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 1 | H.LGNS | lagoons | shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 1 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
| 1 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 1 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 1 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.WTLDI | intermittent wetland | |
| 784 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 298 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 6 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 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 |
| 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.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 311 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 1,013 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 57 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 20 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 19 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | capital of a political entity designated as an independent state |
| 1,110 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 4 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 104 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 26 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| 21 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 13 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 10 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 9 | 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 |
| 7 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 4 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 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.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 1 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 1 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 205 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 524 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 267 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 209 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 71 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 65 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 31 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 22 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 17 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 16 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 14 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 12 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 9 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 8 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 8 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 7 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 6 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 5 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 5 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 4 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 3 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 3 | T.CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain |
| 2 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 2 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1,311 | Total for T | ||
| 3,780 | |||
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