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Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
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Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
119 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
2 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
122 | Total for A | ||
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
526 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
491 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
65 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
59 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
47 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
15 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
14 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
8 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
8 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
6 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
5 | H.LKX | section of lake | |
4 | 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 |
4 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
2 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
2 | H.STMS | streams | bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
2 | 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 |
1 | H.PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies |
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.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.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
1 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
1 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
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 |
1.269 | Total for H | ||
Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
4 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
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 |
2 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
2 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
1 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
15 | Total for L | ||
Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
4.454 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
113 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
74 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
5 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
4.647 | Total for P | ||
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
2 | Total for R | ||
Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
1.841 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
268 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
138 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
58 | S.RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | |
58 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
24 | 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 |
12 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
12 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
9 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
8 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
7 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
5 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
5 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
4 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
4 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
3 | S.FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
3 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
2 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
2 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
1 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
1 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
1 | S.GRVE | grave | a burial site |
1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
1 | S.CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities |
1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
1 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
1 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
1 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
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.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
2.475 | Total for S | ||
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
40 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
10 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
4 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
3 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
2 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
2 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
1 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
1 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
1 | T.ISLX | section of island | |
1 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
1 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
66 | Total for T | ||
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
46 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
5 | V.HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather |
4 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
55 | Total for V | ||
8.651 |
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