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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 41 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 12 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 5 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 59 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3.087 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 64 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 56 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 39 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 29 | H.MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation |
| 17 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 10 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 10 | H.POOL | pool(s) | a small and comparatively still, deep part of a larger body of water such as a stream or harbor; or a small body of standing water |
| 10 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 9 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 7 | 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 |
| 6 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 5 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 4 | H.LKI | intermittent lake | |
| 3 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 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.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 1 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 1 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 3.364 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 260 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 5 | L.RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting |
| 3 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 2 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 2 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 2 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 1 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 1 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 278 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 5.760 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 26 | P.PPLQ | abandoned populated place | |
| 11 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 3 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 1 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 1 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 5.803 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 1 | R.TNL | tunnel | a subterranean passageway for transportation |
| 1 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 30 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 18 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 17 | 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 |
| 11 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 8 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 8 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 5 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 5 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 4 | S.CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers |
| 4 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.MNQ | abandoned mine | |
| 1 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 1 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 1 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 1 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 1 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 1 | S.STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| 1 | S.STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded |
| 121 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 70 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 62 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 30 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 29 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 26 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 24 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 11 | T.PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams |
| 9 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 7 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 5 | T.CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area |
| 4 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 3 | 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] |
| 2 | T.GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley |
| 2 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 1 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 1 | T.HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups |
| 1 | T.PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland |
| 1 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 288 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 124 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | V.GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation |
| 128 | Total for V | ||
| 10.042 | |||
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