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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 1.474 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1.112 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 131 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 13 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 1 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ZN | zone | |
| 1 | A.null | ||
| 2.734 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 104.660 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 48.880 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 11.331 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 7.281 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 5.377 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 3.235 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 1.941 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1.926 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1.532 | H.OVF | overfalls | an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current |
| 1.195 | 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 |
| 1.094 | 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 |
| 670 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 571 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 552 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 470 | H.CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches |
| 266 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
| 186 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 177 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 156 | H.FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts |
| 134 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 119 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 103 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 60 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 42 | 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 |
| 9 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 3 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 2 | 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 |
| 2 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 1 | H.CAPG | icecap | a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet |
| 1 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 1 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 191.993 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 12.170 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 3.843 | L.RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations |
| 2.584 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1.849 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 147 | L.MILB | military base | a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated |
| 4 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 1 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 1 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 20.609 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 14.357 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 4.688 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 253 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 13 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 5 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 5 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 4 | P.null | ||
| 3 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 3 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 19.334 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 614 | R.PTGE | portage | a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters |
| 21 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 12 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 5 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 3 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 655 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 3.761 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 1.429 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 845 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 793 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 482 | 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 |
| 461 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 164 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 123 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 116 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 91 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 66 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 46 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 45 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 36 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 35 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 34 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 26 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 23 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 22 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 20 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 14 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 14 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 12 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 12 | 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. |
| 10 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 10 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 9 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 9 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 8 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 8 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 7 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 6 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
| 6 | 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. |
| 6 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 6 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 5 | 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 |
| 4 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 4 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 4 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 3 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 3 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 3 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 3 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles |
| 3 | S.PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out |
| 3 | S.THTR | theater | A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances |
| 3 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 2 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 2 | S.BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port |
| 2 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 2 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 2 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 2 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 2 | S.SCHL | language school | Language Schools & Institutions |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.AQC | aquaculture facility | facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture |
| 1 | S.BANK | bank | A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. |
| 1 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
| 1 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 1 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 1 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| 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.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| 1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
| 1 | S.HUTS | huts | small primitive houses |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.LNDF | landfill | a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 1 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
| 1 | S.PSTC | customs post | a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods |
| 1 | S.RLGR | retreat | a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups |
| 1 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 1 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| 1 | S.SWT | sewage treatment plant | facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater |
| 1 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 1 | S.null | ||
| 8.860 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 19.326 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 12.806 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 8.924 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 3.346 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 1.560 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 1.555 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 1.550 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1.401 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 1.270 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 1.195 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 918 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 805 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 573 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 554 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 511 | 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] |
| 404 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 157 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 112 | T.PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features |
| 106 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 9 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 7 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 4 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 4 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 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 |
| 1 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 1 | T.SLID | slide | a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 57.104 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 7.212 | U.SHSU | shoals | hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material |
| 504 | U.LDGU | ledge | a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore |
| 271 | U.GLYU | gully | a small valley-like feature |
| 14 | 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 |
| 1 | U.FLTU | flat | a small level or nearly level area |
| 8.005 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 111 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
| 1 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 1 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 116 | Total for V | ||
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| 1.814 | |||
| 311.224 | |||
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