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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 126 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 16 | 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 | |
| 143 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 1.120 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1.012 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 331 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 179 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 129 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 101 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 97 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 76 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 69 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 67 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 66 | 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 |
| 62 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 60 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 58 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 49 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 49 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 35 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 32 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 30 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 30 | H.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 16 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 10 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 8 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 8 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
| 7 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 6 | H.MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation |
| 5 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 5 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 3 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 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.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
| 3 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 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 |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 1 | H.CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels |
| 1 | H.DTCHM | ditch mouth(s) | an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.FLTT | tidal flat(s) | a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 1 | H.STMQ | abandoned watercourse | a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns |
| 1 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 1 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | H.SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. |
| 3.751 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 19.786 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 32 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 7 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 5 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 3 | 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.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 19.834 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 6.088 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 2.672 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 216 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 15 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 10 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 2 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 2 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 9.006 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 18 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 12 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
| 1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 31 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 576 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 441 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 381 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 214 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 195 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 157 | S.MLSG | sugar mill | a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| 136 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 50 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 29 | 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 |
| 21 | S.MLSGQ | former sugar mill | a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill |
| 16 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 12 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 11 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 8 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 8 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 7 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 3 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 3 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 3 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 2 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 2 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 2 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 2 | S.QUAY | quay | a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| 2 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 2.294 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 1.037 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 521 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 449 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 170 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 166 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 127 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 124 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 82 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 54 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 39 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 36 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 28 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 20 | 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] |
| 19 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 18 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 17 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 8 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 7 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 4 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 4 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 3 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 2 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 2 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
| 2 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 1 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 1 | T.TRR | terrace | a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody |
| 2.944 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 1 | U.BSNU | basin | a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent |
| 1 | U.SHSU | shoals | hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 26 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 1 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 1 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
| 28 | Total for V | ||
| 38.033 | |||
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