GeoNames (original) (raw)
Num. Names
Feature Class
Feature Code
Feature Description
Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...)
218,243
A.ADM4
fourth-order administrative division
a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
152,159
A.ADM3
third-order administrative division
a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
44,829
A.ADM2
second-order administrative division
a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
36,038
A.ADM5H
historical fifth-order administrative division
a former fifth-order administrative division
33,756
A.ADMD
administrative division
an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
15,213
A.ADM5
fifth-order administrative division
a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
7,243
A.ADM4H
historical fourth-order administrative division
a former fourth-order administrative division
3,880
A.ADM1
first-order administrative division
a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
1,534
A.ADM3H
historical third-order administrative division
a former third-order administrative division
1,415
A.ADM2H
historical second-order administrative division
a former second-order administrative division
607
A.ADM1H
historical first-order administrative division
a former first-order administrative division
198
A.PRSH
parish
an ecclesiastical district
193
A.PCLI
independent political entity
190
A.ADMDH
historical administrative division
a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
35
A.ZN
zone
35
A.PCLD
dependent political entity
18
A.LTER
leased area
a tract of land leased to another country, usually for military installations
18
A.PCLH
historical political entity
a former political entity
7
A.TERR
territory
7
A.PCLIX
section of independent political entity
5
A.PCLS
semi-independent political entity
4
A.null
4
A.ZNB
buffer zone
a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
3
A.PCL
political entity
3
A.PCLF
freely associated state
515,637
Total for A
Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...)
905,820
H.STM
stream
a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
269,941
H.LK
lake
a large inland body of standing water
216,392
H.STMI
intermittent stream
111,304
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
92,936
H.RSV
reservoir(s)
an artificial pond or lake
81,519
H.SPNG
spring(s)
a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
78,398
H.PND
pond
a small standing waterbody
76,151
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
54,527
H.MRSH
marsh(es)
a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
50,758
H.BAY
bay
a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
49,754
H.CNL
canal
an artificial watercourse
29,017
H.INLT
inlet
a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
26,713
H.RVN
ravine(s)
a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
20,537
H.RSVT
water tank
a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
17,458
H.COVE
cove(s)
a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
17,325
H.RSVI
intermittent reservoir
11,996
H.SWMP
swamp
a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
10,698
H.RF
reef(s)
a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
10,274
H.CHN
channel
the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
8,613
H.SHOL
shoal(s)
a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
8,269
H.GLCR
glacier(s)
a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses
8,259
H.WTRH
waterhole(s)
a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
7,935
H.FLLS
waterfall(s)
a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
6,548
H.LKI
intermittent lake
6,460
H.RPDS
rapids
a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
5,786
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
4,976
H.PNDI
intermittent pond
4,812
H.STMC
canalized stream
a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
4,509
H.CHNM
marine channel
that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
4,492
H.MOOR
moor(s)
an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
4,131
H.LKS
lakes
large inland bodies of standing water
4,087
H.STMD
distributary(-ies)
a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
4,001
H.OVF
overfalls
an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
3,751
H.STMB
stream bend
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
3,631
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
3,421
H.DTCH
ditch
a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
3,237
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
3,168
H.CRKT
tidal creek(s)
a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
2,727
H.WTLD
wetland
an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
2,051
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
2,035
H.STMM
stream mouth(s)
a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
1,968
H.FJD
fjord
a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
1,945
H.SBKH
sabkha(s)
a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
1,862
H.STRT
strait
a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
1,811
H.LKN
salt lake
an inland body of salt water with no outlet
1,789
H.STMX
section of stream
1,637
H.BOG
bog(s)
a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
1,504
H.ESTY
estuary
a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
1,455
H.LKO
oxbow lake
a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
1,286
H.CNLSB
underground irrigation canal(s)
a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
1,199
H.STMA
anabranch
a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
1,181
H.WTLDI
intermittent wetland
1,068
H.ANCH
anchorage
an area where vessels may anchor
929
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
751
H.BGHT
bight(s)
an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
691
H.WLLQ
abandoned well
648
H.LKNI
intermittent salt lake
585
H.LBED
lake bed(s)
a dried up or drained area of a former lake
573
H.WTRC
watercourse
a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
560
H.CNLD
drainage canal
an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
546
H.MRSHN
salt marsh
a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
514
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
508
H.DCK
dock(s)
a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
500
H.FLTM
mud flat(s)
a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
494
H.null
462
H.LKX
section of lake
439
H.RDST
roadstead
an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
403
H.GULF
gulf
a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
348
H.SYSI
irrigation system
a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
347
H.SPNT
hot spring(s)
a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
313
H.RFC
coral reef(s)
a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral
311
H.STMH
headwaters
the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
302
H.PNDS
ponds
small standing waterbodies
292
H.DTCHI
irrigation ditch
a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
282
H.RCH
reach
a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
273
H.FISH
fishing area
a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
241
H.STMIX
section of intermittent stream
240
H.SEA
sea
a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
235
H.WADX
section of wadi
227
H.MFGN
salt evaporation ponds
diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
223
H.CNLQ
abandoned canal
220
H.AIRS
seaplane landing area
a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
187
H.CHNL
lake channel(s)
that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
184
H.STMSB
lost river
a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
167
H.BNKR
stream bank
a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
163
H.CNLA
aqueduct
a conduit used to carry water
156
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
153
H.LKC
crater lake
a lake in a crater or caldera
151
H.DCKB
docking basin
a part of a harbor where ships dock
140
H.PNDSF
fishponds
ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
118
H.NRWS
narrows
a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
110
H.MGV
mangrove swamp
a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation
108
H.PNDN
salt pond
a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
101
H.CNFL
confluence
a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
96
H.CNLX
section of canal
91
H.POOLI
intermittent pool
88
H.CNLI
irrigation canal
a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
68
H.LKOI
intermittent oxbow lake
66
H.DTCHD
drainage ditch
a ditch which serves to drain the land
65
H.WADJ
wadi junction
a place where two or more wadies join
63
H.CHNN
navigation channel
a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
62
H.CAPG
icecap
a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
62
H.CNLN
navigation canal(s)
a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
55
H.WADM
wadi mouth
the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
33
H.CUTF
cutoff
a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
32
H.CRNT
current
a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
29
H.GYSR
geyser
a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam
24
H.STMS
streams
bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
23
H.HBRX
section of harbor
21
H.BNKX
section of bank
19
H.LGNX
section of lagoon
17
H.OCN
ocean
one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth
17
H.WADB
wadi bend
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
16
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
15
H.TNLC
canal tunnel
a tunnel through which a canal passes
12
H.RFX
section of reef
12
H.WLLS
wells
cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
12
H.DOMG
icecap dome
a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
10
H.WHRL
whirlpool
a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
9
H.SPNS
sulphur spring(s)
a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
9
H.BAYS
bays
coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
5
H.FLLSX
section of waterfall(s)
5
H.PNDNI
intermittent salt pond(s)
4
H.INLTQ
former inlet
an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
4
H.CNLB
canal bend
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
3
H.DTCHM
ditch mouth(s)
an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay
3
H.WADS
wadies
valleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
2
H.LKSC
crater lakes
lakes in a crater or caldera
2
H.LKSN
salt lakes
inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
2
H.DPRG
icecap depression
a comparatively depressed area on an icecap
1
H.PNDSN
salt ponds
small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
1
H.LKSB
underground lake
a standing body of water in a cave
1
H.LKSI
intermittent lakes
1
H.PNDSI
intermittent ponds
1
H.RDGG
icecap ridge
a linear elevation on an icecap
2,272,378
Total for H
Area Features (parks,area, ...)
170,941
L.LCTY
locality
a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
88,614
L.PRK
park
an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
82,056
L.AREA
area
a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
16,478
L.FLD
field(s)
an open as opposed to wooded area
15,202
L.RESF
forest reserve
a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
13,965
L.GRAZ
grazing area
an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
10,197
L.RES
reserve
a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
5,653
L.TRB
tribal area
a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
5,550
L.OILF
oilfield
an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
3,841
L.INDS
industrial area
an area characterized by industrial activity
3,029
L.RESV
reservation
a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
2,571
L.PRT
port
a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
2,437
L.RGN
region
an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
2,093
L.RESN
nature reserve
an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
1,844
L.AGRC
agricultural colony
a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
1,382
L.DEVH
housing development
a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
1,026
L.RGNE
economic region
a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
767
L.SALT
salt area
a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
651
L.AMUS
amusement park
Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
645
L.RESW
wildlife reserve
a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
604
L.RESA
agricultural reserve
a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
548
L.CTRB
business center
a place where a number of businesses are located
418
L.OAS
oasis(-es)
an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
315
L.FLDI
irrigated field(s)
a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
278
L.CST
coast
a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
262
L.CLG
clearing
an area in a forest with trees removed
213
L.MILB
military base
a place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated
148
L.GASF
gasfield
an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
110
L.RGNH
historical region
a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
110
L.BSND
drainage basin
an area drained by a stream
109
L.CMN
common
a park or pasture for community use
104
L.MNA
mining area
an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
104
L.RESH
hunting reserve
a tract of land used primarily for hunting
98
L.SNOW
snowfield
an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
71
L.BTL
battlefield
a site of a land battle of historical importance
48
L.LAND
arctic land
a tract of land in the Arctic
40
L.MVA
maneuver area
a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
34
L.CNS
concession area
a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry
30
L.NVB
naval base
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
29
L.null
26
L.RGNL
lake region
a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
25
L.COLF
coalfield
a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
21
L.PEAT
peat cutting area
an area where peat is harvested
20
L.RNGA
artillery range
a tract of land used for artillery firing practice
14
L.GVL
gravel area
an area covered with gravel
9
L.RESP
palm tree reserve
an area of palm trees where use is controlled
7
L.CONT
continent
continent: Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, Antarctica
4
L.BSNP
petroleum basin
an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin
1
L.QCKS
quicksand
an area where loose sand with water moving through it may become unstable when heavy objects are placed at the surface, causing them to sink
432,742
Total for L
Populated Place Features (city, village,...)
4,497,724
P.PPL
populated place
a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
166,015
P.PPLL
populated locality
an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
128,801
P.PPLX
section of populated place
49,744
P.PPLQ
abandoned populated place
28,432
P.PPLA3
seat of a third-order administrative division
27,037
P.PPLA4
seat of a fourth-order administrative division
20,638
P.PPLA2
seat of a second-order administrative division
13,532
P.PPLF
farm village
a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
3,461
P.PPLA
seat of a first-order administrative division
seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
2,848
P.PPLW
destroyed populated place
a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
1,222
P.PPLH
historical populated place
a populated place that no longer exists
260
P.PPLCH
historical capital of a political entity
a former capital of a political entity
241
P.PPLC
capital of a political entity
219
P.STLMT
israeli settlement
187
P.PPLS
populated places
cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
153
P.PPLR
religious populated place
a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
28
P.PPLA5
seat of a fifth-order administrative division
23
P.null
17
P.PPLG
seat of government of a political entity
4,940,582
Total for P
Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad )
15,726
R.RDJCT
road junction
a place where two or more roads join
12,451
R.TRL
trail
a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
11,614
R.ST
street
a paved urban thoroughfare
8,870
R.RD
road
an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
1,553
R.TNL
tunnel
a subterranean passageway for transportation
890
R.RR
railroad
a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
622
R.PTGE
portage
a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
522
R.TNLRD
road tunnel
a tunnel through which a road passes
406
R.TNLRR
railroad tunnel
a tunnel through which a railroad passes
217
R.RYD
railroad yard
a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
168
R.CSWY
causeway
a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
151
R.RJCT
railroad junction
a place where two or more railroad tracks join
97
R.RRQ
abandoned railroad
50
R.PRMN
promenade
a place for public walking, usually along a beach front
42
R.OILP
oil pipeline
a pipeline used for transporting oil
40
R.RDA
ancient road
the remains of a road used by ancient cultures
35
R.RDB
road bend
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
10
R.RTE
caravan route
the route taken by caravans
10
R.null
9
R.RDCUT
road cut
an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
4
R.STKR
stock route
a route taken by livestock herds
53,487
Total for R
Spot Features (spot, building, farm)
340,234
S.FRM
farm
a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
294,790
S.SCH
school
building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
252,540
S.CH
church
a building for public Christian worship
241,398
S.HTL
hotel
a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
151,946
S.BLDG
building(s)
a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
151,218
S.CMTY
cemetery
a burial place or ground
89,241
S.null
68,730
S.DAM
dam
a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
66,325
S.RSTN
railroad station
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
53,006
S.PO
post office
a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
49,452
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
43,659
S.HSE
house(s)
a building used as a human habitation
43,103
S.MN
mine(s)
a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
41,629
S.MSTY
monastery
a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
39,982
S.BDG
bridge
a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
35,234
S.CMP
camp(s)
a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
30,237
S.TOWR
tower
a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
28,141
S.SHRN
shrine
a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
23,419
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
22,070
S.BUSTP
bus stop
a place lacking station facilities
21,964
S.HSP
hospital
a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
18,777
S.EST
estate(s)
a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
18,491
S.RUIN
ruin(s)
a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
18,084
S.RNCH
ranch(es)
a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
17,693
S.MALL
mall
A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
13,999
S.TRIG
triangulation station
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
12,768
S.LIBR
library
A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
11,900
S.AIRF
airfield
a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
11,778
S.HSPC
clinic
a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
11,414
S.TMB
tomb(s)
a structure for interring bodies
10,315
S.MUS
museum
a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
9,797
S.MSQE
mosque
a building for public Islamic worship
9,743
S.FRMT
farmstead
the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
9,182
S.RECG
golf course
a recreation field where golf is played
9,178
S.RSTP
railroad stop
a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
8,654
S.TMPL
temple(s)
an edifice dedicated to religious worship
7,611
S.HUT
hut
a small primitive house
6,504
S.ADMF
administrative facility
a government building
5,967
S.RSRT
resort
a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
5,462
S.CSTL
castle
a large fortified building or set of buildings
5,334
S.ANS
archaeological/prehistoric site
a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
5,123
S.HSTS
historical site
a place of historical importance
4,791
S.AIRH
heliport
a place where helicopters land and take off
4,754
S.SQR
square
a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
4,616
S.MFG
factory
one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
4,257
S.FRMQ
abandoned farm
4,248
S.CTRR
religious center
a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
4,217
S.RSD
railroad siding
a short track parallel to and joining the main track
4,040
S.AIRQ
abandoned airfield
3,855
S.PS
power station
a facility for generating electric power
3,779
S.FT
fort
a defensive structure or earthworks
3,745
S.CAVE
cave(s)
an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
3,697
S.MNMT
monument
a commemorative structure or statue
3,589
S.LTHSE
lighthouse
a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
3,583
S.HSEC
country house
a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
3,456
S.SCHC
college
the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
3,229
S.LDNG
landing
a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
3,159
S.INSM
military installation
a facility for use of and control by armed forces
3,140
S.STDM
stadium
a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
3,022
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
3,019
S.SWT
sewage treatment plant
facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
2,726
S.CRRL
corral(s)
a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
2,715
S.MKT
market
a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
2,493
S.GDN
garden(s)
an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
2,335
S.PP
police post
a building in which police are stationed
2,073
S.PAL
palace
a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
2,054
S.MLWND
windmill
a mill or water pump powered by wind
1,999
S.REST
restaurant
A place where meals are served to the public
1,951
S.FCL
facility
a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
1,895
S.STNF
forest station
a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
1,862
S.GRVE
grave
a burial site
1,833
S.RSTNQ
abandoned railroad station
1,824
S.BANK
bank
A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
1,790
S.BCN
beacon
a fixed artificial navigation mark
1,751
S.ESTX
section of estate
1,741
S.MTRO
metro station
metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro)
1,651
S.MAR
marina
a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
1,562
S.STNM
meteorological station
a station at which weather elements are recorded
1,431
S.THTR
theater
a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions
1,428
S.ML
mill(s)
a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
1,424
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.
1,331
S.ATHF
athletic field
a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
1,290
S.RHSE
resthouse
a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
1,239
S.MNQ
abandoned mine
1,107
S.WHRF
wharf(-ves)
a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
1,045
S.RET
store
a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
1,035
S.BP
boundary marker
a fixture marking a point along a boundary
1,027
S.CMPQ
abandoned camp
1,015
S.PSTP
patrol post
a post from which patrols are sent out
1,004
S.RDCR
traffic circle
a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
881
S.PIER
pier
a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
875
S.ARCH
arch
a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
868
S.PSTB
border post
a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
851
S.SHSE
storehouse
a building for storing goods, especially provisions
803
S.CTRCM
community center
a facility for community recreation and other activities
761
S.ESTR
rubber plantation
an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees
739
S.OBPT
observation point
a wildlife or scenic observation point
706
S.RECR
racetrack
a track where races are held
656
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
636
S.BLDO
office building
commercial building where business and/or services are conducted
632
S.MNQR
quarry(-ies)
a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
617
S.PMPW
water pumping station
a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
615
S.SCHT
technical school
post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
595
S.STBL
stable
a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
581
S.AGRF
agricultural facility
a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
578
S.PGDA
pagoda
a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
559
S.BRKS
barracks
a building for lodging military personnel
529
S.LNDF
landfill
a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
515
S.MLSW
sawmill
a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
514
S.COMC
communication center
a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
504
S.CARN
cairn
a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
491
S.DIP
diplomatic facility
office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission
483
S.GATE
gate
a controlled access entrance or exit
473
S.CTRM
medical center
a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
463
S.STNB
scientific research base
a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
462
S.ESTO
oil palm plantation
an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees
452
S.ESTT
tea plantation
an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes
446
S.BUSTN
bus station
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
442
S.ITTR
research institute
a facility where research is carried out
432
S.ZOO
zoo
a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
424
S.FY
ferry
a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
410
S.GHSE
guest house
a house used to provide lodging for paying guests
398
S.PSH
hydroelectric power station
a building where electricity is generated from water power
372
S.PRN
prison
a facility for confining prisoners
371
S.TRANT
transit terminal
facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
350
S.CTHSE
courthouse
a building in which courts of law are held
336
S.MNC
coal mine(s)
a mine where coal is extracted
328
S.RSTPQ
abandoned railroad stop
310
S.SPA
spa
a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
266
S.RLG
religious site
an ancient site of significant religious importance
258
S.MLSG
sugar mill
a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar
251
S.TOLL
toll gate/barrier
highway toll collection station
251
S.FRMS
farms
tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
249
S.JTY
jetty
a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
247
S.DARY
dairy
a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
245
S.AMTH
amphitheater
an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
245
S.TNKD
cattle dipping tank
a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
239
S.PKLT
parking lot
an area used for parking vehicles
238
S.CSNO
casino
a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
235
S.WTRW
waterworks
a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
227
S.MLWTR
water mill
a mill powered by running water
226
S.CMPRF
refugee camp
a camp used by refugees
226
S.CMPL
logging camp
a camp used by loggers
223
S.ASTR
astronomical station
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
222
S.SCHM
military school
a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
219
S.STNR
radio station
a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
218
S.QUAY
quay
a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
208
S.HLT
halting place
a place where caravans stop for rest
207
S.DAMQ
ruined dam
a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
207
S.RDIN
intersection
a junction of two or more highways by a system of separate levels that permit traffic to pass from one to another without the crossing of traffic streams
194
S.CVNT
convent
a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
192
S.LOCK
lock(s)
a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
186
S.DIKE
dike
an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
174
S.SNTR
sanatorium
a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
168
S.MFGB
brewery
one or more buildings where beer is brewed
162
S.SLCE
sluice
a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
158
S.PMPO
oil pumping station
a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
153
S.RSGNL
railroad signal
a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
152
S.CSTM
customs house
a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
150
S.OILW
oil well
a well from which oil may be pumped
142
S.SCHA
agricultural school
a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
139
S.ARCHV
archive
a place or institution where documents are preserved
138
S.RLGR
retreat
a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
138
S.BRKW
breakwater
a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
134
S.GOVL
local government office
a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
130
S.CMPLA
labor camp
a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
123
S.WALL
wall
a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
119
S.ESTSG
sugar plantation
an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane
119
S.MNAU
gold mine(s)
a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
117
S.NSY
nursery(-ies)
a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
115
S.OBS
observatory
a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
110
S.OILR
oil refinery
a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
108
S.AQC
aquaculture facility
facility or area for the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture
107
S.WRCK
wreck
the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
101
S.BLDA
apartment building
a building containing several individual apartments
96
S.FYT
ferry terminal
a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo
94
S.SYG
synagogue
a place for Jewish worship and religious instruction
92
S.MNCU
copper mine(s)
a mine where copper ore is extracted
85
S.MOLE
mole
a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
85
S.OPRA
opera house
A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
85
S.HUTS
huts
small primitive houses
80
S.GHAT
ghat
a set of steps leading to a river, which are of religious significance, and at their base is usually a platform for bathing
79
S.STNI
inspection station
a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
77
S.TRMO
oil pipeline terminal
a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
73
S.TRAM
tram
rail vehicle along urban streets (also known as streetcar or trolley)
72
S.CTRF
facility center
a place where more than one facility is situated
71
S.MFGSG
sugar refinery
a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar
70
S.DCKY
dockyard
a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
70
S.DCKD
dry dock
a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
69
S.OILT
tank farm
a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
68
S.DPOF
fuel depot
an area where fuel is stored
67
S.WALLA
ancient wall
the remains of a linear defensive stone structure
65
S.HERM
hermitage
a secluded residence, usually for religious sects
65
S.MFGC
cannery
a building where food items are canned
64
S.WEIR
weir(s)
a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
61
S.MFGQ
abandoned factory
60
S.VETF
veterinary facility
a building or camp at which veterinary services are available
59
S.CMPMN
mining camp
a camp used by miners
59
S.MNFE
iron mine(s)
a mine where iron ore is extracted
53
S.PRKHQ
park headquarters
a park administrative facility
49
S.STNC
coast guard station
a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
47
S.GOSP
gas-oil separator plant
a facility for separating gas from oil
43
S.MLO
olive oil mill
a mill where oil is extracted from olives
42
S.ART
piece of art
a piece of art, like a sculpture, painting. In contrast to monument (MNMT) it is not commemorative.
41
S.ATM
automatic teller machine
An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services.
40
S.STNE
experiment station
a facility for carrying out experiments
40
S.RKRY
rookery
a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
39
S.PPQ
abandoned police post
36
S.BTYD
boatyard
a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
31
S.HSPD
dispensary
a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
30
S.CMPO
oil camp
a camp used by oilfield workers
30
S.MNN
salt mine(s)
a mine from which salt is extracted
28
S.STNS
satellite station
a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites
28
S.DAMSB
sub-surface dam
a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river
27
S.MSSNQ
abandoned mission
27
S.PYR
pyramid
an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
26
S.PRKGT
park gate
a controlled access to a park
26
S.PRNJ
reformatory
a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
25
S.HSPL
leprosarium
an asylum or hospital for lepers
24
S.MLSGQ
former sugar mill
a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill
23
S.FNDY
foundry
a building or works where metal casting is carried out
21
S.MFGPH
phosphate works
a facility for producing fertilizer
20
S.USGE
united states government establishment
a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
19
S.TWO
temp work office
Temporary Work Offices
19
S.ZNF
free trade zone
an area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
19
S.BDGQ
ruined bridge
a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
18
S.CTRS
space center
a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
17
S.CTRA
atomic center
a facility where atomic research is carried out
17
S.MNCR
chrome mine(s)
a mine where chrome ore is extracted
17
S.LEPC
leper colony
a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
16
S.SHPF
sheepfold
a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
14
S.OILJ
oil pipeline junction
a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
14
S.OILQ
abandoned oil well
13
S.STPS
steps
stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope
13
S.BUR
burial cave(s)
a cave used for human burials
13
S.AIRT
terminal
airport facilities for the handling of freight and passengers
13
S.ASYL
asylum
a facility where the insane are cared for and protected
12
S.MFGM
munitions plant
a factory where ammunition is made
12
S.MLM
ore treatment plant
a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
12
S.SCHN
maritime school
a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum
12
S.OBSR
radio observatory
a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
11
S.SCHL
language school
Language Schools & Institutions
9
S.MFGLM
limekiln
a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime
9
S.SPLY
spillway
a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
9
S.NOV
novitiate
a religious house or school where novices are trained
8
S.UNIP
university prep school
University Preparation Schools & Institutions
8
S.PSN
nuclear power station
nuclear power station
7
S.STNW
whaling station
a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
7
S.PSTC
customs post
a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
6
S.BSTN
baling station
a facility for baling agricultural products
5
S.MFGCU
copper works
a facility for processing copper ore
4
S.PRNQ
abandoned prison
3
S.PYRS
pyramids
ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
3
S.SECP
State Exam Prep Centre
state exam preparation centres
2,469,734
Total for S
Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... )
406,940
T.MT
mountain
an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
389,153
T.HLL
hill
a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
155,716
T.ISL
island
a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
136,917
T.VAL
valley
an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
86,166
T.PT
point
a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
47,580
T.PK
peak
a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
42,813
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]
42,442
T.RDGE
ridge(s)
a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
29,299
T.CAPE
cape
a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
28,619
T.MTS
mountains
a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
28,272
T.RK
rock
a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
22,428
T.PLN
plain(s)
an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
19,161
T.HLLS
hills
rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
16,622
T.ISLET
islet
small island, bigger than rock, smaller than island.
14,825
T.BCH
beach
a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
14,362
T.SLP
slope(s)
a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
11,921
T.SPUR
spur(s)
a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
11,589
T.DPR
depression(s)
a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
11,055
T.HDLD
headland
a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
10,780
T.CLF
cliff(s)
a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
9,742
T.DUNE
dune(s)
a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
8,676
T.GAP
gap
a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
7,341
T.ISLS
islands
tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
6,821
T.MESA
mesa(s)
a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
6,725
T.RKS
rocks
conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
5,554
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
3,851
T.PEN
peninsula
an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
3,773
T.CNYN
canyon
a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
3,662
T.GRGE
gorge(s)
a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
3,197
T.UPLD
upland
an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
2,182
T.PAN
pan
a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
2,045
T.MND
mound(s)
a low, isolated, rounded hill
1,986
T.SCRP
escarpment
a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
1,910
T.PLDR
polder
an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
1,761
T.FORD
ford
a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
1,576
T.PLAT
plateau
an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
1,541
T.SAND
sand area
a tract of land covered with sand
1,221
T.NTK
nunatak
a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
1,194
T.ISLX
section of island
1,087
T.TRGD
interdune trough(s)
a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
1,085
T.SDL
saddle
a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
1,025
T.SBED
dry stream bed
a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
1,013
T.LEV
levee
a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
830
T.VLC
volcano
a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
811
T.PROM
promontory(-ies)
a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
724
T.BNCH
bench
a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
635
T.ISLT
land-tied island
a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
626
T.BLOW
blowout(s)
a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion
579
T.KRST
karst area
a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
568
T.BUTE
butte(s)
a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
560
T.CRTR
crater(s)
a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
536
T.SHOR
shore
a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
517
T.SINK
sinkhole
a small crater-shape depression in a karst area
497
T.ERG
sandy desert
an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes
485
T.LAVA
lava area
an area of solidified lava
421
T.CRQ
cirque
a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
383
T.CONE
cone(s)
a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
350
T.TRR
terrace
a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
349
T.SPIT
spit
a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
344
T.DSRT
desert
a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
324
T.HMCK
hammock(s)
a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
301
T.ATOL
atoll(s)
a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
233
T.NTKS
nunataks
rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
232
T.PKS
peaks
pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
205
T.TAL
talus slope
a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
201
T.PLNX
section of plain
160
T.CFT
cleft(s)
a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
139
T.ISTH
isthmus
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
122
T.CUET
cuesta(s)
an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
106
T.ISLF
artificial island
an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
100
T.REG
stony desert
a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
80
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
66
T.DLTA
delta
a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
53
T.FSR
fissure
a crack associated with volcanism
52
T.CLDA
caldera
a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain
51
T.FAN
fan(s)
a fan-shaped wedge of coarse alluvium with apex merging with a mountain stream bed and the fan spreading out at a low angle slope onto an adjacent plain
51
T.BDLD
badlands
an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
49
T.RDGB
beach ridge
a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series
47
T.HMDA
rock desert
a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer
46
T.PENX
section of peninsula
43
T.BCHS
beaches
a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
43
T.DVD
divide
a line separating adjacent drainage basins
36
T.MRN
moraine
a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
35
T.INTF
interfluve
a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
27
T.VALX
section of valley
23
T.ISLM
mangrove island
a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
20
T.PLATX
section of plateau
17
T.BLHL
blowhole(s)
a hole in coastal rock through which sea water is forced by a rising tide or waves and spurted through an outlet into the air
15
T.BLDR
boulder field
a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
10
T.null
8
T.VALS
valleys
elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
8
T.RKFL
rockfall
an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
7
T.PTS
points
tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
5
T.CRQS
cirques
bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
5
T.SLID
slide
a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area
3
T.NKM
meander neck
a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
3
T.CRDR
corridor
a strip or area of land having significance as an access way
2
T.ASPH
asphalt lake
a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt
1
T.PANS
pans
a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
1,617,772
Total for T
Undersea Features (undersea)
7,197
U.SHSU
shoals
hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
1,522
U.SMU
seamount
an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
695
U.CNYU
canyon
a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
639
U.BSNU
basin
a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
588
U.RFU
reef
a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
539
U.BNKU
bank
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
518
U.LDGU
ledge
a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
417
U.RDGU
ridge
a long narrow elevation with steep sides
271
U.GLYU
gully
a small valley-like feature
215
U.TRGU
trough
a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
212
U.VALU
valley
a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
194
U.KNLU
knoll
an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
194
U.TMTU
tablemount (or guyot)
a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
194
U.null
158
U.SHLU
shoal
a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
140
U.FRZU
fracture zone
an extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments
139
U.SMSU
seamounts
elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
109
U.HLLU
hill
an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters
98
U.FLTU
flat
a small level or nearly level area
96
U.SPRU
spur
a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
93
U.RISU
rise
a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
92
U.PLNU
plain
a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region
80
U.ESCU
escarpment (or scarp)
an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas
75
U.PLTU
plateau
a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
74
U.MNDU
mound
a low, isolated, rounded hill
68
U.TRNU
trench
a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
66
U.RFSU
reefs
surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
66
U.SCNU
seachannel
a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
46
U.TERU
terrace
a relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steep descending slope on the opposite side
42
U.FANU
fan
a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system
42
U.HOLU
hole
a small depression of the sea floor
37
U.SLPU
slope
the slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope
36
U.GAPU
gap
a narrow break in a ridge or rise
31
U.SHFU
shelf
a zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depths
27
U.BKSU
banks
elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
21
U.DEPU
deep
a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
20
U.CNSU
canyons
relatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
19
U.HLSU
hills
elevations rising generally less than 500 meters
17
U.KNSU
knolls
elevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits
14
U.SDLU
saddle
a low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts
8
U.PRVU
province
a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas
7
U.TNGU
tongue
an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature
7
U.FURU
furrow
a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression
6
U.APNU
apron
a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts
6
U.PKU
peak
a prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
6
U.RDSU
ridges
long narrow elevations with steep sides
6
U.SCSU
seachannels
continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
6
U.SILU
sill
the low part of a gap or saddle separating basins
6
U.VLSU
valleys
a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
5
U.TMSU
tablemounts (or guyots)
seamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
5
U.SHVU
shelf valley
a valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon
4
U.EDGU
shelf edge
a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf
4
U.CDAU
cordillera
an entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins
3
U.BDLU
borderland
a region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelf
2
U.LEVU
levee
an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
2
U.PNLU
pinnacle
a high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit
2
U.ARRU
arrugado
an area of subdued corrugations off Baja California
1
U.MESU
mesa
an isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides
1
U.CRSU
continental rise
a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
1
U.PKSU
peaks
prominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
1
U.MOTU
moat
an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations
1
U.MTU
mountain
a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature
1
U.ARCU
arch
a low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaii
15,192
Total for U
Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...)
28,849
V.FRST
forest(s)
an area dominated by tree vegetation
9,394
V.CULT
cultivated area
an area under cultivation
3,201
V.VIN
vineyard
a planting of grapevines
2,037
V.SCRB
scrubland
an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
1,931
V.OCH
orchard(s)
a planting of fruit or nut trees
1,532
V.GROVE
grove
a small wooded area or collection of trees growing closely together, occurring naturally or deliberately planted
1,419
V.GRSLD
grassland
an area dominated by grass vegetation
1,028
V.HTH
heath
an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
729
V.MDW
meadow
a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
342
V.TREE
tree(s)
a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
86
V.GRVC
coconut grove
a planting of coconut trees
16
V.GRVP
palm grove
a planting of palm trees
13
V.VINS
vineyards
plantings of grapevines
7
V.BUSH
bush(es)
a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
5
V.FRSTF
fossilized forest
a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
5
V.TUND
tundra
a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
4
V.GRVPN
pine grove
a planting of pine trees
1
V.GRVO
olive grove
a planting of olive trees
50,599
Total for V
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5,045
12,373,168