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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 825 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 14 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 3 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 1 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 844 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 460 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 148 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 37 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 32 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 24 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 18 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 12 | 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 |
| 10 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 6 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 5 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 4 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 3 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 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.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 2 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 2 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 1 | H.AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off |
| 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.BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 787 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 43 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 24 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 21 | L.DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan |
| 8 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 5 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 2 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
| 2 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
| 1 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
| 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.FLDI | irrigated field(s) | a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated |
| 1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 114 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 3,138 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 439 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 228 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
| 22 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 20 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 13 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 4 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 2 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | capital of a political entity designated as an independent state |
| 3,867 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 10 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 9 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 4 | R.RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road |
| 2 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 25 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 344 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 286 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 240 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 190 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 57 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 37 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 26 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 21 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 20 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 16 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 12 | 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 |
| 12 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 10 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 10 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 10 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 9 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 9 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 8 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 7 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 7 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 6 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 5 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 5 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 4 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 4 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 4 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 3 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
| 3 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 2 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 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.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 2 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
| 2 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 2 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 2 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 2 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| 2 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 2 | 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. |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 2 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.CMPQ | abandoned camp | |
| 1 | S.JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1 | S.MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned |
| 1 | S.CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| 1 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 1,415 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 192 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 138 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 127 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 45 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 21 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 20 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 18 | 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] |
| 15 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 14 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 14 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 9 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 7 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 5 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 3 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 3 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 3 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 2 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
| 1 | T.VALX | section of valley | |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
| 644 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.RDGU | ridge | a long narrow elevation with steep sides |
| 1 | U.SCNU | seachannel | a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides |
| 1 | U.KNLU | knoll | an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit |
| 1 | U.RFU | reef | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 5 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 9 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 5 | V.TREE | tree(s) | a conspicuous tree used as a landmark |
| 1 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
| 1 | V.GROVE | grove | a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted |
| 1 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 17 | Total for V | ||
| 7,718 | |||
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