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Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
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Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
2.313 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
48 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
30 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
7 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
5 | A.ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division |
4 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
2 | A.ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division |
1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
2.410 | Total for A | ||
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
3.184 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
622 | H.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
598 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
544 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
240 | 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 |
123 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
68 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
64 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
39 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
39 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
38 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
33 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
17 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
14 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
13 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
12 | 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 |
9 | 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 |
6 | 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 |
6 | 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 |
5 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
4 | H.CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. |
4 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
4 | H.LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake |
3 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
3 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
2 | H.PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast |
2 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
2 | H.STMB | stream bend | a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream |
2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
1 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
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.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
1 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
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.LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | |
1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
5.708 | Total for H | ||
Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
3.944 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
21 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
18 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
11 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
7 | L.SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation |
6 | L.CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed |
5 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
4 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
4 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
4.022 | Total for L | ||
Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
2.648 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
255 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
44 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
6 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
3 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
2 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
2.959 | Total for P | ||
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
119 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
18 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
16 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
3 | R.CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water |
2 | R.RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road |
1 | R.RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars |
1 | R.RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join |
1 | R.STKR | stock route | a route taken by livestock herds |
161 | Total for R | ||
Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
2.355 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
639 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
521 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
364 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
203 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
176 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
162 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
124 | 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. |
99 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
80 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
79 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
68 | 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 |
57 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
54 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
51 | 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 |
50 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
38 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
35 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
34 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
33 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
28 | S.DAMSB | sub-surface dam | a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river |
27 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
21 | S.SHSE | storehouse | a building for storing goods, especially provisions |
20 | S.SCHT | technical school | post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum |
19 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
17 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
16 | S.PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility |
13 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
13 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
12 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
10 | S.VETF | veterinary facility | a building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
10 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
10 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
7 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
7 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
7 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
6 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
6 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
5 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
5 | S.DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
5 | S.CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
5 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
4 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
4 | S.RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track |
4 | S.GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit |
4 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
4 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
4 | S.ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events |
4 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
4 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
3 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
3 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
3 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
3 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
3 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
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.ESTSG | sugar plantation | an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane |
2 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
2 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
2 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
1 | S.WEIR | weir(s) | a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel |
1 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
1 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
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.HSPL | leprosarium | an asylum or hospital for lepers |
1 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
1 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
1 | S.HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
1 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
1 | S.GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
1 | S.BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
1 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
5.567 | Total for S | ||
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
3.177 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
243 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
123 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
110 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
109 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
98 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
69 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
55 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
44 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
41 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
35 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
32 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
31 | 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] |
23 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
21 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
13 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
12 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
11 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
9 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
7 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
7 | T.DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions |
7 | T.PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool |
6 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
6 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
5 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
4 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
2 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
1 | T.SPIT | spit | a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody |
1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
1 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
1 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
4.306 | Total for T | ||
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
230 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
230 | Total for V | ||
25.363 |
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