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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 4.260 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 308 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 20 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 16 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
| 4.606 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.807 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 125 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 78 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 60 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 56 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 38 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 32 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 21 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 20 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 18 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 13 | 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 |
| 12 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 11 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 7 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 6 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 5 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 4 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 3 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 3 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 3 | 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 |
| 3 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 3 | H.DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land |
| 3 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 2 | H.CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together |
| 2 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 2 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 2 | H.CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened |
| 1 | H.LGNS | lagoons | shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 1 | H.BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 1 | H.RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor |
| 1 | H.DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships |
| 4.354 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 11 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 6 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 4 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 3 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 3 | L.AMUS | amusement park | Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location |
| 2 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development |
| 1 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 34 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 16.233 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 228 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 46 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 37 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 19 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 8 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 3 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 2 | P.PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work |
| 1 | P.PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations |
| 16.579 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 28 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 6 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 4 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 2 | R.RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances |
| 40 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 2.733 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 168 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 61 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 39 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 36 | S.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| 35 | 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 |
| 27 | S.FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 27 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 23 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 22 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 14 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 13 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 11 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 11 | S.LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities |
| 10 | S.RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight |
| 9 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 9 | S.HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance |
| 9 | S.WTRW | waterworks | a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds |
| 9 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 8 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 7 | S.PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| 6 | S.RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played |
| 6 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 6 | S.CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings |
| 5 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 5 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 4 | S.MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue |
| 4 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 3 | S.RLGR | retreat | a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups |
| 3 | S.CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground |
| 3 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 3 | S.WALLA | ancient wall | the remains of a linear defensive stone structure |
| 3 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 3 | S.MLWND | windmill | a mill or water pump powered by wind |
| 3 | S.RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held |
| 3 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 3 | S.MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| 3 | S.GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| 2 | S.OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| 2 | S.BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark |
| 2 | S.MLWTR | water mill | a mill powered by running water |
| 2 | S.OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point |
| 2 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 2 | S.CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| 2 | S.TMB | tomb(s) | a structure for interring bodies |
| 2 | S.REST | restaurant | A place where meals are served to the public |
| 2 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 1 | S.CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held |
| 1 | S.DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| 1 | S.ADMF | administrative facility | a government building |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.LIBR | library | A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending. |
| 1 | S.COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information |
| 1 | S.DAMQ | ruined dam | a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| 1 | S.MTRO | metro station | metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) |
| 1 | S.MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances |
| 1 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 1 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 1 | S.ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out |
| 1 | S.RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.STBL | stable | a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
| 1 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 1 | S.HERM | hermitage | a secluded residence, usually for religious sects |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated |
| 1 | S.RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance |
| 1 | S.PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| 1 | S.ZOO | zoo | a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| 1 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.OPRA | opera house | A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas. |
| 1 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 1 | S.HMSD | homestead | a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand |
| 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.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 3.406 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 797 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 611 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 376 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 147 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 108 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 99 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 85 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 63 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 62 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 40 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 28 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 28 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 27 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 12 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 11 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 10 | 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] |
| 9 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 7 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
| 6 | T.ISLET | islet | small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island. |
| 6 | T.CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain |
| 5 | 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 |
| 5 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 3 | T.HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast |
| 3 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 2 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 2 | T.GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 1 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 2.561 | Total for T | ||
| Undersea Features (undersea) | |||
| 2 | U.SHLU | shoal | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 2 | Total for U | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 80 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 80 | Total for V | ||
| 31.662 | |||
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