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Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
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Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
84 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
15 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
9 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
109 | Total for A | ||
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
1.028 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
1.015 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
727 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
112 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
55 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
38 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
31 | H.BNKR | stream bank | a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land |
23 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
22 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
21 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
15 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
14 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
13 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
11 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
6 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
3 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
2 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
2 | H.STMIX | section of intermittent stream | |
2 | 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.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
1 | H.DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water |
1 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
1 | H.CNLX | section of canal | |
1 | H.RSVT | water tank | a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
1 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
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.WTLDI | intermittent wetland | |
3.148 | Total for H | ||
Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
2.557 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
1.451 | L.FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area |
78 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
38 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
37 | L.GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing |
3 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
2 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
1 | L.INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity |
4.167 | Total for L | ||
Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
2.083 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
107 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
86 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
83 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
76 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
4 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
1 | P.PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists |
2.441 | 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 |
1 | R.TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes |
1 | R.TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes |
1 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
13 | Total for R | ||
Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
80 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
79 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
68 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
67 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
19 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
18 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
12 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
11 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
10 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
10 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
9 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
8 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
8 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
6 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
6 | S.HUT | hut | a small primitive house |
4 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
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.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
3 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
3 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
3 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
2 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
2 | S.SPA | spa | a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
2 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
2 | S.BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel |
2 | S.MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
2 | S.CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
1 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
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 |
1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
1 | S.MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship |
1 | S.MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted |
1 | S.MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed |
1 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
1 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
1 | S.MFGM | munitions plant | a factory where ammunition is made |
1 | S.SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
1 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
1 | S.CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners |
1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
1 | S.PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners |
1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
1 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
1 | S.SHPF | sheepfold | a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
1 | S.CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared |
470 | Total for S | ||
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
1.735 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
1.665 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
1.344 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
1.104 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
1.051 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
562 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
152 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
152 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
73 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
69 | T.KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage |
56 | T.SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains |
55 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
52 | 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] |
40 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
34 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
23 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
23 | T.VALG | hanging valley | a valley the floor of which is notably higher than the valley or shore to which it leads; most common in areas that have been glaciated |
22 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
17 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
16 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
10 | T.PLNX | section of plain | |
10 | T.PLATX | section of plateau | |
8 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
5 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
3 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
2 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
2 | T.CRQ | cirque | a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley |
2 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
2 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
1 | T.INTF | interfluve | a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys |
1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
1 | T.SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream |
1 | T.VALX | section of valley | |
1 | T.SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand |
1 | T.SLID | slide | a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area |
8.295 | Total for T | ||
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
85 | V.MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation |
65 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
7 | V.VIN | vineyard | a planting of grapevines |
1 | V.SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation |
1 | V.OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees |
159 | Total for V | ||
18.802 |
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