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Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
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Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
7 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
4 | A.ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division |
1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
12 | Total for A | ||
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
147 | 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 |
8 | H.SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides |
7 | H.WAD | wadi | a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East |
7 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
5 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
5 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
2 | 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.WTRH | waterhole(s) | a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas |
1 | H.WTLD | wetland | an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation |
1 | 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 |
185 | Total for H | ||
Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
43 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
25 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
4 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
1 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
73 | Total for L | ||
Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
159 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
25 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
6 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
4 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
195 | Total for P | ||
Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
112 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
19 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
18 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
6 | S.PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed |
4 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
4 | S.OILQ | abandoned oil well | |
3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
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.TOWR | tower | a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
2 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
2 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
2 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
1 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
1 | S.DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored |
1 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
1 | S.INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces |
1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
1 | S.BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted |
186 | Total for S | ||
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
116 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
58 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
35 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
20 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
14 | T.DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand |
5 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
4 | T.MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau |
3 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
3 | T.SINK | sinkhole | a small crater-shape depression in a karst area |
2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
1 | 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.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
1 | T.SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below |
264 | Total for T | ||
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
4 | V.CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation |
4 | Total for V | ||
919 |
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