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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 49 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 31 | 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 |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 95 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 4.971 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 163 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 136 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 51 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 50 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 44 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 42 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 33 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 28 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 28 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 28 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 27 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 15 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 11 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 10 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 10 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 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 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 3 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 3 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 3 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
| 2 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 2 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 2 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 2 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 2 | H.RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends |
| 1 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 1 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 1 | 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.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 1 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | 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 |
| 5.683 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 319 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 3 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 2 | L.CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline |
| 324 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 38.470 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 677 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 285 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 22 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 14 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 1 | 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 | |
| 39.470 | Total for P | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 139 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 133 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 86 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 73 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 41 | 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 |
| 26 | S.PGDA | pagoda | a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine |
| 11 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 7 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 7 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 3 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 3 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 3 | S.TMPL | temple(s) | an edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | S.ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| 2 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 1 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 1 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | 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. |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 552 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 2.093 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 574 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 463 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 165 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 87 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 60 | 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] |
| 49 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 48 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 33 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 27 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 17 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 14 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 11 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 9 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 4 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 3 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 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.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
| 1 | 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.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.CUET | cuesta(s) | an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 1 | T.DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream |
| 1 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
| 1 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 3.669 | Total for T | ||
| 49.793 | |||
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