AIRQ
abandoned airfield
en
abandoned airfield
S
Spot Features
CMPQ
abandoned camp
en
abandoned camp
S
Spot Features
CNLQ
abandoned canal
en
abandoned canal
H
Hydrographic
MFGQ
abandoned factory
en
abandoned factory
S
Spot Features
FRMQ
abandoned farm
en
abandoned farm
S
Spot Features
MNQ
abandoned mine
en
abandoned mine
S
Spot Features
MSSNQ
abandoned mission
en
abandoned mission
S
Spot Features
OILQ
abandoned oil well
en
abandoned oil well
S
Spot Features
PPQ
abandoned police post
en
abandoned police post
S
Spot Features
PPLQ
abandoned populated place
en
abandoned populated place
P
Populated Place
PRNQ
abandoned prison
en
abandoned prison
S
Spot Features
RRQ
abandoned railroad
en
abandoned railroad
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RSTNQ
abandoned railroad station
en
abandoned railroad station
S
Spot Features
RSTPQ
abandoned railroad stop
en
abandoned railroad stop
S
Spot Features
STMQ
abandoned watercourse
en
a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
H
Hydrographic
WLLQ
abandoned well
en
abandoned well
H
Hydrographic
ADMD
administrative division
en
an administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
A
Administrative Region
ADMF
administrative facility
en
a government building
S
Spot Features
AGRC
agricultural colony
en
a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
L
Area
AGRF
agricultural facility
en
a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
S
Spot Features
RESA
agricultural reserve
en
a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
L
Area
SCHA
agricultural school
en
a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
S
Spot Features
AIRB
airbase
en
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
S
Spot Features
AIRF
airfield
en
a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
S
Spot Features
AIRP
airport
en
a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
S
Spot Features
AMTH
amphitheater
en
an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
S
Spot Features
STMA
anabranch
en
a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
H
Hydrographic
ANCH
anchorage
en
an area where vessels may anchor
H
Hydrographic
RDA
ancient road
en
the remains of a road used by ancient cultures
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
ANS
ancient site
en
a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
S
Spot Features
WALLA
ancient wall
en
the remains of a linear defensive stone structure
S
Spot Features
BLDA
apartment building
en
a building containing several individual apartments
S
Spot Features
AQC
aquaculture facility
en
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
S
Spot Features
CNLA
aqueduct
en
a conduit used to carry water
H
Hydrographic
ARCH
arch
en
a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
S
Spot Features
LAND
Arctic land
en
a tract of land in the Arctic
L
Area
AREA
area
en
a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
L
Area
ISLF
artificial island
en
an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
T
Hypsographic
RNGA
artillery range
en
a tract of land used for artillery firing practice
L
Area
ASPH
asphalt lake
en
a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt
T
Hypsographic
ASTR
astronomical station
en
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
S
Spot Features
ASYL
asylum
en
a facility where the insane are cared for and protected
S
Spot Features
ATHF
athletic field
en
a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
S
Spot Features
ATOL
atoll(s)
en
a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
T
Hypsographic
CTRA
atomic center
en
a facility where atomic research is carried out
S
Spot Features
BDLD
badlands
en
an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
T
Hypsographic
BSTN
baling station
en
a facility for baling agricultural products
S
Spot Features
ESTB
banana plantation
en
an estate that specializes in the growing of bananas
S
Spot Features
BAN
bank
en
an establishment for the custody, loan, exchange or issue of money, for the extension of credit, and for facilitating the transmission of funds
S
Spot Features
BNK
bank(s)
en
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
H
Hydrographic
BAR
bar
en
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
T
Hypsographic
BRKS
barracks
en
a building for lodging military personnel
S
Spot Features
BTL
battlefield
en
a site of a land battle of historical importance
L
Area
BAY
bay
en
a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
H
Hydrographic
BAYS
bays
en
coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
H
Hydrographic
BCH
beach
en
a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
T
Hypsographic
RDGB
beach ridge
en
a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series
T
Hypsographic
BCHS
beaches
en
a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
T
Hypsographic
BCN
beacon
en
a fixed artificial navigation mark
S
Spot Features
BNCH
bench
en
a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
T
Hypsographic
BGHT
bight(s)
en
an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
H
Hydrographic
BLHL
blowhole(s)
en
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
T
Hypsographic
BLOW
blowout(s)
en
a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion
T
Hypsographic
BTYD
boatyard
en
a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
S
Spot Features
BOG
bog(s)
en
a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
H
Hydrographic
PSTB
border post
en
a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
S
Spot Features
BLDR
boulder field
en
a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
T
Hypsographic
BP
boundary marker
en
a fixture marking a point along a boundary
S
Spot Features
BRKW
breakwater
en
a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
S
Spot Features
MFGB
brewery
en
one or more buildings where beer is brewed
S
Spot Features
BDG
bridge
en
a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
S
Spot Features
ZNB
buffer zone
en
a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
A
Administrative Region
BLDG
building(s)
en
a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
S
Spot Features
BUR
burial cave(s)
en
a cave used for human burials
S
Spot Features
BUSH
bush(es)
en
a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
V
Vegetation
CTRB
business center
en
a place where a number of businesses are located
L
Area
BUTE
butte(s)
en
a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
T
Hypsographic
CARN
cairn
en
a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
S
Spot Features
CLDA
caldera
en
a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain
T
Hypsographic
CMP
camp(s)
en
a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
S
Spot Features
CNL
canal
en
an artificial watercourse
H
Hydrographic
CNLB
canal bend
en
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
H
Hydrographic
TNLC
canal tunnel
en
a tunnel through which a canal passes
H
Hydrographic
STMC
canalized stream
en
a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
H
Hydrographic
MFGC
cannery
en
a building where food items are canned
S
Spot Features
CNYN
canyon
en
a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
T
Hypsographic
CAPE
cape
en
a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
T
Hypsographic
PPLC
capital of a political entity
en
capital of a political entity
P
Populated Place
RTE
caravan route
en
the route taken by caravans
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
CSNO
casino
en
a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
S
Spot Features
CSTL
castle
en
a large fortified building or set of buildings
S
Spot Features
TNKD
cattle dipping tank
en
a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
S
Spot Features
CSWY
causeway
en
a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
CAVE
cave(s)
en
an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
S
Spot Features
CMTY
cemetery
en
a burial place or ground
S
Spot Features
CHN
channel
en
the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
H
Hydrographic
MNCR
chrome mine(s)
en
a mine where chrome ore is extracted
S
Spot Features
CH
church
en
a building for public Christian worship
S
Spot Features
CRQ
cirque
en
a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
T
Hypsographic
CRQS
cirques
en
bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
T
Hypsographic
CLG
clearing
en
an area in a forest with trees removed
L
Area
CFT
cleft(s)
en
a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
T
Hypsographic
CLF
cliff(s)
en
a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
T
Hypsographic
HSPC
clinic
en
a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
S
Spot Features
MNC
coal mine(s)
en
a mine where coal is extracted
S
Spot Features
COLF
coalfield
en
a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
L
Area
CST
coast
en
a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
L
Area
STNC
coast guard station
en
a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
S
Spot Features
GRVC
coconut grove
en
a planting of coconut trees
V
Vegetation
SCHC
college
en
the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
S
Spot Features
CMN
common
en
a park or pasture for community use
L
Area
COMC
communication center
en
a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
S
Spot Features
CTRCM
community center
en
a facility for community recreation and other activities
S
Spot Features
CNS
concession area
en
a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry
L
Area
CONE
cone(s)
en
a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
T
Hypsographic
CNFL
confluence
en
a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
H
Hydrographic
CRSU
continental rise
en
a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
U
Undersea
CVNT
convent
en
a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
S
Spot Features
MNCU
copper mine(s)
en
a mine where copper ore is extracted
S
Spot Features
MFGCU
copper works
en
a facility for processing copper ore
S
Spot Features
RFC
coral reef(s)
en
a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral
H
Hydrographic
CRRL
corral(s)
en
a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
S
Spot Features
CRDR
corridor
en
a strip or area of land having significance as an access way
T
Hypsographic
ESTC
cotton plantation
en
an estate specializing in the cultivation of cotton
S
Spot Features
HSEC
country house
en
a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
S
Spot Features
CTHSE
courthouse
en
a building in which courts of law are held
S
Spot Features
COVE
cove(s)
en
a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
H
Hydrographic
LKC
crater lake
en
a lake in a crater or caldera
H
Hydrographic
LKSC
crater lakes
en
lakes in a crater or caldera
H
Hydrographic
CRTR
crater(s)
en
a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
T
Hypsographic
CUET
cuesta(s)
en
an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
T
Hypsographic
CULT
cultivated area
en
an area under cultivation
V
Vegetation
CRNT
current
en
a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
H
Hydrographic
CSTM
customs house
en
a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
S
Spot Features
PSTC
customs post
en
a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
S
Spot Features
CUTF
cutoff
en
a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
H
Hydrographic
DARY
dairy
en
a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
S
Spot Features
DAM
dam
en
a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
S
Spot Features
DEPU
deep
en
a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
U
Undersea
DLTA
delta
en
a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
T
Hypsographic
PCLD
dependent political entity
en
dependent political entity
A
Administrative Region
DPR
depression(s)
en
a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
T
Hypsographic
DSRT
desert
en
a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
T
Hypsographic
PPLW
destroyed populated place
en
a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
P
Populated Place
MNDT
diatomite mine(s)
en
a place where diatomaceous earth is extracted
S
Spot Features
DIKE
dike
en
an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
S
Spot Features
DIP
diplomatic facility
en
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
S
Spot Features
HSPD
dispensary
en
a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
S
Spot Features
STMD
distributary(-ies)
en
a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
H
Hydrographic
DTCH
ditch
en
a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
H
Hydrographic
DTCHM
ditch mouth(s)
en
an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay
H
Hydrographic
DVD
divide
en
a line separating adjacent drainage basins
T
Hypsographic
DCK
dock(s)
en
a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
H
Hydrographic
DCKB
docking basin
en
a part of a harbor where ships dock
H
Hydrographic
DCKY
dockyard
en
a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
S
Spot Features
BSND
drainage basin
en
an area drained by a stream
L
Area
CNLD
drainage canal
en
an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
H
Hydrographic
DTCHD
drainage ditch
en
a ditch which serves to drain the land
H
Hydrographic
DCKD
dry dock
en
a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
S
Spot Features
SBED
dry stream bed
en
a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
T
Hypsographic
DUNE
dune(s)
en
a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
T
Hypsographic
RGNE
economic region
en
a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
L
Area
SCRP
escarpment
en
a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
T
Hypsographic
EST
estate(s)
en
a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
S
Spot Features
ESTY
estuary
en
a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
H
Hydrographic
STNE
experiment station
en
a facility for carrying out experiments
S
Spot Features
FCL
facility
en
a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
S
Spot Features
CTRF
facility center
en
a place where more than one facility is situated
S
Spot Features
MFG
factory
en
one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
S
Spot Features
FAN
fan(s)
en
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
T
Hypsographic
FRM
farm
en
a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
S
Spot Features
PPLF
farm village
en
a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
P
Populated Place
FRMS
farms
en
tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
S
Spot Features
FRMT
farmstead
en
the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
S
Spot Features
FY
ferry
en
a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
S
Spot Features
FYT
ferry terminal
en
a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo
S
Spot Features
FLD
field(s)
en
an open as opposed to wooded area
L
Area
FIRE
fire station
en
building housing firefighters and/or fire fighting equipment
S
Spot Features
ADM1
first-order administrative division
en
a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
A
Administrative Region
FISH
fishing area
en
a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
H
Hydrographic
PNDSF
fishponds
en
ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
H
Hydrographic
FSR
fissure
en
a crack associated with volcanism
T
Hypsographic
FJD
fjord
en
a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
H
Hydrographic
FJDS
fjords
en
long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
H
Hydrographic
FORD
ford
en
a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
T
Hypsographic
RESF
forest reserve
en
a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
L
Area
STNF
forest station
en
a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
S
Spot Features
FRST
forest(s)
en
an area dominated by tree vegetation
V
Vegetation
INLTQ
former inlet
en
an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
H
Hydrographic
MLSGQ
former sugar mill
en
a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill
S
Spot Features
FT
fort
en
a defensive structure or earthworks
S
Spot Features
FRSTF
fossilized forest
en
a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
V
Vegetation
FNDY
foundry
en
a building or works where metal casting is carried out
S
Spot Features
ADM4
fourth-order administrative division
en
a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
ZNF
free trade zone
en
an area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
S
Spot Features
PCLF
freely associated state
en
freely associated state
A
Administrative Region
DPOF
fuel depot
en
an area where fuel is stored
S
Spot Features
GAP
gap
en
a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
T
Hypsographic
GDN
garden(s)
en
an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
S
Spot Features
GOSP
gas-oil separator plant
en
a facility for separating gas from oil
S
Spot Features
GASF
gasfield
en
an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
L
Area
GATE
gate
en
a controlled access entrance or exit
S
Spot Features
GYSR
geyser
en
a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam
H
Hydrographic
GHAT
ghāt
en
a set of steps leading to a river, which are of religious significance, and at their base is usually a platform for bathing
S
Spot Features
GLCR
glacier(s)
en
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
H
Hydrographic
MNAU
gold mine(s)
en
a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
S
Spot Features
RECG
golf course
en
a recreation field where golf is played
S
Spot Features
GRGE
gorge(s)
en
a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
T
Hypsographic
GRSLD
grassland
en
an area dominated by grass vegetation
V
Vegetation
GRVE
grave
en
a burial site
S
Spot Features
GVL
gravel area
en
an area covered with gravel
L
Area
GRAZ
grazing area
en
an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
L
Area
GHSE
guest house
en
a house used to provide lodging for paying guests
S
Spot Features
GULF
gulf
en
a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
H
Hydrographic
HLT
halting place
en
a place where caravans stop for rest
S
Spot Features
HMCK
hammock(s)
en
a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
T
Hypsographic
AIRG
hangar
en
a covered and usually enclosed area for housing and repairing aircraft
S
Spot Features
VALG
hanging valley
en
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
T
Hypsographic
HBR
harbor(s)
en
a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
H
Hydrographic
HDLD
headland
en
a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
T
Hypsographic
STMH
headwaters
en
the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
H
Hydrographic
HTH
heath
en
an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
V
Vegetation
AIRH
heliport
en
a place where helicopters land and take off
S
Spot Features
HERM
hermitage
en
a secluded residence, usually for religious sects
S
Spot Features
HLL
hill
en
a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
T
Hypsographic
HLLS
hills
en
rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
T
Hypsographic
ADMDH
historical administrative division
en
a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level
A
Administrative Region
ADM1H
historical first-order administrative division
en
a former first-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
ADM4H
historical fourth-order administrative division
en
a former fourth-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
PCLH
historical political entity
en
a former political entity
A
Administrative Region
PPLH
historical populated place
en
a populated place that no longer exists
P
Populated Place
RRH
historical railroad
en
a former permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RSTNH
historical railroad station
en
a former facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
S
Spot Features
RGNH
historical region
en
a former area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
L
Area
ADM2H
historical second-order administrative division
en
a former second-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
HSTS
historical site
en
a place of historical importance
S
Spot Features
ADM3H
historical third-order administrative division
en
a former third-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
UFHU
historical undersea feature
en
an undersea feature whose existence has been subsequently disproved
U
Undersea
HMSD
homestead
en
a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
S
Spot Features
HSP
hospital
en
a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
S
Spot Features
SPNT
hot spring(s)
en
a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
H
Hydrographic
HTL
hotel
en
a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
S
Spot Features
HSE
house(s)
en
a building used as a human habitation
S
Spot Features
DEVH
housing development
en
a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
L
Area
RESH
hunting reserve
en
a tract of land used primarily for hunting
L
Area
HUT
hut
en
a small primitive house
S
Spot Features
HUTS
huts
en
small primitive houses
S
Spot Features
PSH
hydroelectric power station
en
a building where electricity is generated from water power
S
Spot Features
CAPG
icecap
en
a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
H
Hydrographic
DPRG
icecap depression
en
a comparatively depressed area on an icecap
H
Hydrographic
DOMG
icecap dome
en
a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
H
Hydrographic
RDGG
icecap ridge
en
a linear elevation on an icecap
H
Hydrographic
PCLI
independent political entity
en
independent political entity
A
Administrative Region
INDS
industrial area
en
an area characterized by industrial activity
L
Area
INLT
inlet
en
a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
H
Hydrographic
STNI
inspection station
en
a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
S
Spot Features
TRGD
interdune trough(s)
en
a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
T
Hypsographic
INTF
interfluve
en
a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
T
Hypsographic
LKI
intermittent lake
en
intermittent lake
H
Hydrographic
LKSI
intermittent lakes
en
intermittent lakes
H
Hydrographic
LKOI
intermittent oxbow lake
en
intermittent oxbow lake
H
Hydrographic
PNDI
intermittent pond
en
intermittent pond
H
Hydrographic
PNDSI
intermittent ponds
en
intermittent ponds
H
Hydrographic
POOLI
intermittent pool
en
intermittent pool
H
Hydrographic
RSVI
intermittent reservoir
en
intermittent reservoir
H
Hydrographic
LKNI
intermittent salt lake
en
intermittent salt lake
H
Hydrographic
LKSNI
intermittent salt lakes
en
intermittent salt lakes
H
Hydrographic
PNDNI
intermittent salt pond(s)
en
intermittent salt pond(s)
H
Hydrographic
STMI
intermittent stream
en
intermittent stream
H
Hydrographic
WTLDI
intermittent wetland
en
intermittent wetland
H
Hydrographic
RDIN
intersection
en
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
S
Spot Features
MNFE
iron mine(s)
en
a mine where iron ore is extracted
S
Spot Features
FLDI
irrigated field(s)
en
a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
L
Area
CNLI
irrigation canal
en
a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
H
Hydrographic
DTCHI
irrigation ditch
en
a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
H
Hydrographic
SYSI
irrigation system
en
a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
H
Hydrographic
ISL
island
en
a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
T
Hypsographic
ISLS
islands
en
tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
T
Hypsographic
STLMT
Israeli settlement
en
Israeli settlement
P
Populated Place
ISTH
isthmus
en
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
T
Hypsographic
JTY
jetty
en
a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
S
Spot Features
KRST
karst area
en
a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
T
Hypsographic
CMPLA
labor camp
en
a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
S
Spot Features
LGN
lagoon
en
a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
H
Hydrographic
LGNS
lagoons
en
shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
H
Hydrographic
LK
lake
en
a large inland body of standing water
H
Hydrographic
LBED
lake bed(s)
en
a dried up or drained area of a former lake
H
Hydrographic
CHNL
lake channel(s)
en
that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
H
Hydrographic
RGNL
lake region
en
a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
L
Area
LKS
lakes
en
large inland bodies of standing water
H
Hydrographic
ISLT
land-tied island
en
a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
T
Hypsographic
LNDF
landfill
en
a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
S
Spot Features
LDNG
landing
en
a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
S
Spot Features
LAVA
lava area
en
an area of solidified lava
T
Hypsographic
MNPB
lead mine(s)
en
a mine where lead ore is extracted
S
Spot Features
LTER
leased area
en
a tract of land leased by the United Kingdom from the People's Republic of China to form part of Hong Kong
A
Administrative Region
LEPC
leper colony
en
a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
S
Spot Features
HSPL
leprosarium
en
an asylum or hospital for lepers
S
Spot Features
LEV
levee
en
a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
T
Hypsographic
LTHSE
lighthouse
en
a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
S
Spot Features
MFGLM
limekiln
en
a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime
S
Spot Features
GOVL
local government office
en
a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall
S
Spot Features
LCTY
locality
en
a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
L
Area
LOCK
lock(s)
en
a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
S
Spot Features
CMPL
logging camp
en
a camp used by loggers
S
Spot Features
STMSB
lost river
en
a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
H
Hydrographic
MVA
maneuver area
en
a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
L
Area
ISLM
mangrove island
en
a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
T
Hypsographic
MGV
mangrove swamp
en
a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation
H
Hydrographic
MAR
marina
en
a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
S
Spot Features
CHNM
marine channel
en
that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
H
Hydrographic
SCHN
maritime school
en
a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum
S
Spot Features
MKT
market
en
a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
S
Spot Features
MRSH
marsh(es)
en
a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
H
Hydrographic
MDW
meadow
en
a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
V
Vegetation
NKM
meander neck
en
a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
T
Hypsographic
CTRM
medical center
en
a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
S
Spot Features
MESA
mesa(s)
en
a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
T
Hypsographic
STNM
meteorological station
en
a station at which weather elements are recorded
S
Spot Features
MILB
military base
en
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
L
Area
INSM
military installation
en
a facility for use of and control by armed forces
S
Spot Features
SCHM
military school
en
a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
S
Spot Features
ML
mill(s)
en
a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
S
Spot Features
MN
mine(s)
en
a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
S
Spot Features
MNA
mining area
en
an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
L
Area
CMPMN
mining camp
en
a camp used by miners
S
Spot Features
MSSN
mission
en
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
S
Spot Features
MOLE
mole
en
a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
S
Spot Features
MSTY
monastery
en
a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
S
Spot Features
MNMT
monument
en
a commemorative structure or statue
S
Spot Features
MOOR
moor(s)
en
an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
H
Hydrographic
MRN
moraine
en
a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
T
Hypsographic
MSQE
mosque
en
a building for public Islamic worship
S
Spot Features
MND
mound(s)
en
a low, isolated, rounded hill
T
Hypsographic
MT
mountain
en
an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
T
Hypsographic
MTS
mountains
en
a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
T
Hypsographic
FLTM
mud flat(s)
en
a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
H
Hydrographic
MFGM
munitions plant
en
a factory where ammunition is made
S
Spot Features
MUS
museum
en
a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
S
Spot Features
NRWS
narrows
en
a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
H
Hydrographic
TNLN
natural tunnel
en
a cave that is open at both ends
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RESN
nature reserve
en
an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
L
Area
NVB
naval base
en
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
L
Area
CNLN
navigation canal(s)
en
a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
H
Hydrographic
CHNN
navigation channel
en
a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
H
Hydrographic
MNNI
nickel mine(s)
en
a mine where nickel ore is extracted
S
Spot Features
NOV
novitiate
en
a religious house or school where novices are trained
S
Spot Features
PSN
nuclear power station
en
nuclear power station
S
Spot Features
NTK
nunatak
en
a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
T
Hypsographic
NTKS
nunataks
en
rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
T
Hypsographic
NSY
nursery(-ies)
en
a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
S
Spot Features
OAS
oasis(-es)
en
an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
L
Area
OBPT
observation point
en
a wildlife or scenic observation point
S
Spot Features
OBS
observatory
en
a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
S
Spot Features
OCN
ocean
en
one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth
H
Hydrographic
BLDO
office building
en
commercial building where business and/or services are conducted
S
Spot Features
CMPO
oil camp
en
a camp used by oilfield workers
S
Spot Features
ESTO
oil palm plantation
en
an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees
S
Spot Features
OILP
oil pipeline
en
a pipeline used for transporting oil
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
OILJ
oil pipeline junction
en
a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
S
Spot Features
TRMO
oil pipeline terminal
en
a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
S
Spot Features
PMPO
oil pumping station
en
a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
S
Spot Features
OILR
oil refinery
en
a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
S
Spot Features
OILW
oil well
en
a well from which oil may be pumped
S
Spot Features
OILF
oilfield
en
an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
L
Area
GRVO
olive grove
en
a planting of olive trees
V
Vegetation
MLO
olive oil mill
en
a mill where oil is extracted from olives
S
Spot Features
OCH
orchard(s)
en
a planting of fruit or nut trees
V
Vegetation
MLM
ore treatment plant
en
a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
S
Spot Features
OVF
overfalls
en
an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
H
Hydrographic
LKO
oxbow lake
en
a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
H
Hydrographic
PGDA
pagoda
en
a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
S
Spot Features
PAL
palace
en
a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
S
Spot Features
GRVP
palm grove
en
a planting of palm trees
V
Vegetation
RESP
palm tree reserve
en
an area of palm trees where use is controlled
L
Area
PAN
pan
en
a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
T
Hypsographic
PANS
pans
en
a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
T
Hypsographic
PRSH
parish
en
an ecclesiastical district
A
Administrative Region
PRK
park
en
an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
L
Area
PRKGT
park gate
en
a controlled access to a park
S
Spot Features
PRKHQ
park headquarters
en
a park administrative facility
S
Spot Features
GARG
parking garage
en
a building or underground facility used exclusively for parking vehicles
S
Spot Features
PKLT
parking lot
en
an area used for parking vehicles
S
Spot Features
PASS
pass
en
a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
T
Hypsographic
PSTP
patrol post
en
a post from which patrols are sent out
S
Spot Features
PK
peak
en
a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
T
Hypsographic
PKS
peaks
en
pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
T
Hypsographic
PEAT
peat cutting area
en
an area where peat is harvested
L
Area
PEN
peninsula
en
an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
T
Hypsographic
BSNP
petroleum basin
en
an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin
L
Area
MFGPH
phosphate works
en
a facility for producing fertilizer
S
Spot Features
PIER
pier
en
a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
S
Spot Features
GRVPN
pine grove
en
a planting of pine trees
V
Vegetation
MNPL
placer mine(s)
en
a place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sediments
S
Spot Features
PLN
plain(s)
en
an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
T
Hypsographic
PLAT
plateau
en
an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
T
Hypsographic
PT
point
en
a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
T
Hypsographic
PTS
points
en
tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
T
Hypsographic
PLDR
polder
en
an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
T
Hypsographic
PP
police post
en
a building in which police are stationed
S
Spot Features
PCL
political entity
en
political entity
A
Administrative Region
PND
pond
en
a small standing waterbody
H
Hydrographic
PNDS
ponds
en
small standing waterbodies
H
Hydrographic
POOL
pool(s)
en
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
H
Hydrographic
PPLL
populated locality
en
an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
P
Populated Place
PPL
populated place
en
a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
P
Populated Place
PPLS
populated places
en
cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
P
Populated Place
PRT
port
en
a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
L
Area
PTGE
portage
en
a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
PO
post office
en
a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
S
Spot Features
PS
power station
en
a facility for generating electric power
S
Spot Features
PRN
prison
en
a facility for confining prisoners
S
Spot Features
PRMN
promenade
en
a place for public walking, usually along a beach front
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
PROM
promontory(-ies)
en
a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
T
Hypsographic
PYR
pyramid
en
an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
S
Spot Features
PYRS
pyramids
en
ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
S
Spot Features
MNQR
quarry(-ies)
en
a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
S
Spot Features
QUAY
quay
en
a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
S
Spot Features
QCKS
quicksand
en
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
L
Area
RECR
racetrack
en
a track where races are held
S
Spot Features
OBSR
radio observatory
en
a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
S
Spot Features
STNR
radio station
en
a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
S
Spot Features
RR
railroad
en
a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RJCT
railroad junction
en
a place where two or more railroad tracks join
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RSD
railroad siding
en
a short track parallel to and joining the main track
S
Spot Features
RSGNL
railroad signal
en
a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
S
Spot Features
RSTN
railroad station
en
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
S
Spot Features
RSTP
railroad stop
en
a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
S
Spot Features
TNLRR
railroad tunnel
en
a tunnel through which a railroad passes
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RYD
railroad yard
en
a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RNCH
ranch(es)
en
a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
S
Spot Features
RPDS
rapids
en
a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
H
Hydrographic
RVN
ravine(s)
en
a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
H
Hydrographic
RCH
reach
en
a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
H
Hydrographic
RF
reef(s)
en
a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
H
Hydrographic
PRNJ
reformatory
en
a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
S
Spot Features
CMPRF
refugee camp
en
a camp used by refugees
S
Spot Features
RGN
region
en
an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
L
Area
CTRR
religious center
en
a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
S
Spot Features
PPLR
religious populated place
en
a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
P
Populated Place
RLG
religious site
en
an ancient site of significant religious importance
S
Spot Features
ITTR
research institute
en
a facility where research is carried out
S
Spot Features
RESV
reservation
en
a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
L
Area
RES
reserve
en
a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
L
Area
RSV
reservoir(s)
en
an artificial pond or lake
H
Hydrographic
RSRT
resort
en
a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
S
Spot Features
RHSE
resthouse
en
a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
S
Spot Features
RLGR
retreat
en
a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
S
Spot Features
RDGE
ridge(s)
en
a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
T
Hypsographic
RD
road
en
an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RDB
road bend
en
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RDCUT
road cut
en
an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RDJCT
road junction
en
a place where two or more roads join
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
TNLRD
road tunnel
en
a tunnel through which a road passes
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
RDST
roadstead
en
an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
H
Hydrographic
RK
rock
en
a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
T
Hypsographic
HMDA
rock desert
en
a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer
T
Hypsographic
RKFL
rockfall
en
an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
T
Hypsographic
RKS
rocks
en
conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
T
Hypsographic
RKRY
rookery
en
a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
S
Spot Features
ESTR
rubber plantation
en
an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees
S
Spot Features
RUIN
ruin(s)
en
a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
S
Spot Features
BDGQ
ruined bridge
en
a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
S
Spot Features
DAMQ
ruined dam
en
a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
S
Spot Features
SBKH
sabkha(s)
en
a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
H
Hydrographic
SDL
saddle
en
a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
T
Hypsographic
SALT
salt area
en
a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
L
Area
MFGN
salt evaporation ponds
en
diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
H
Hydrographic
LKN
salt lake
en
an inland body of salt water with no outlet
H
Hydrographic
LKSN
salt lakes
en
inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
H
Hydrographic
MRSHN
salt marsh
en
a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
H
Hydrographic
MNN
salt mine(s)
en
a mine from which salt is extracted
S
Spot Features
PNDN
salt pond
en
a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
H
Hydrographic
PNDSN
salt ponds
en
small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
H
Hydrographic
SNTR
sanatorium
en
a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
S
Spot Features
SAND
sand area
en
a tract of land covered with sand
T
Hypsographic
ERG
sandy desert
en
an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes
T
Hypsographic
STNS
satellite station
en
a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites
S
Spot Features
MLSW
sawmill
en
a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
S
Spot Features
SCH
school
en
building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
S
Spot Features
ADMS
school district
en
school district
A
Administrative Region
STNB
scientific research base
en
a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
S
Spot Features
SCRB
scrubland
en
an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
V
Vegetation
SEA
sea
en
a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
H
Hydrographic
SCNU
seachannel
en
a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
U
Undersea
SCSU
seachannels
en
continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
U
Undersea
SMU
seamount
en
an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
U
Undersea
SMSU
seamounts
en
elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
U
Undersea
AIRS
seaplane landing area
en
a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
H
Hydrographic
PPLA
seat of a first-order administrative division
en
seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
P
Populated Place
PPLA4
seat of a fourth-order administrative division
en
seat of a fourth-order administrative division
P
Populated Place
PPLA2
seat of a second-order administrative division
en
seat of a second-order administrative division
P
Populated Place
PPLA3
seat of a third-order administrative division
en
seat of a third-order administrative division
P
Populated Place
ADM2
second-order administrative division
en
a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
BNKX
section of bank
en
section of bank
H
Hydrographic
CNLX
section of canal
en
section of canal
H
Hydrographic
ESTX
section of estate
en
section of estate
S
Spot Features
HBRX
section of harbor
en
section of harbor
H
Hydrographic
PCLIX
section of independent political entity
en
section of independent political entity
A
Administrative Region
STMIX
section of intermittent stream
en
section of intermittent stream
H
Hydrographic
ISLX
section of island
en
section of island
T
Hypsographic
LGNX
section of lagoon
en
section of lagoon
H
Hydrographic
LKX
section of lake
en
section of lake
H
Hydrographic
PENX
section of peninsula
en
section of peninsula
T
Hypsographic
PLNX
section of plain
en
section of plain
T
Hypsographic
PLATX
section of plateau
en
section of plateau
T
Hypsographic
PPLX
section of populated place
en
section of populated place
P
Populated Place
RFX
section of reef
en
section of reef
H
Hydrographic
STMX
section of stream
en
section of stream
H
Hydrographic
VALX
section of valley
en
section of valley
T
Hypsographic
WADX
section of wadi
en
section of wadi
H
Hydrographic
FLLSX
section of waterfall(s)
en
section of waterfall(s)
H
Hydrographic
PCLS
semi-independent political entity
en
semi-independent political entity
A
Administrative Region
SWT
sewage treatment plant
en
facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
S
Spot Features
SHPF
sheepfold
en
a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
S
Spot Features
SHOL
shoal(s)
en
a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
H
Hydrographic
SHOPC
shopping center or mall
en
an urban shopping area featuring a variety of shops surrounding a usually open-air concourse reserved for pedestrian traffic; or a large suburban building or group of buildings containing various shops with associated passageways
S
Spot Features
SHOR
shore
en
a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
T
Hypsographic
SHRN
shrine
en
a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
S
Spot Features
SILL
sill
en
the low part of a gap or saddle separating basins
H
Hydrographic
SINK
sinkhole
en
a small crater-shape depression in a karst area
T
Hypsographic
ESTSL
sisal plantation
en
an estate that specializes in growing sisal
S
Spot Features
SLID
slide
en
a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area
T
Hypsographic
SLP
slope(s)
en
a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
T
Hypsographic
SLCE
sluice
en
a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
S
Spot Features
SNOW
snowfield
en
an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
L
Area
SD
sound
en
a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
H
Hydrographic
SPA
spa
en
a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
S
Spot Features
CTRS
space center
en
a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
S
Spot Features
SPLY
spillway
en
a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
S
Spot Features
SPIT
spit
en
a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
T
Hypsographic
SPNG
spring(s)
en
a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
H
Hydrographic
SPUR
spur(s)
en
a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
T
Hypsographic
SQR
square
en
a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
S
Spot Features
STBL
stable
en
a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
S
Spot Features
STDM
stadium
en
a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
S
Spot Features
STPS
steps
en
stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope
S
Spot Features
STKR
stock route
en
a route taken by livestock herds
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
REG
stony desert
en
a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
T
Hypsographic
RET
store
en
a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale
S
Spot Features
SHSE
storehouse
en
a building for storing goods, especially provisions
S
Spot Features
STRT
strait
en
a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
H
Hydrographic
STM
stream
en
a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
H
Hydrographic
BNKR
stream bank
en
a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
H
Hydrographic
STMB
stream bend
en
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
H
Hydrographic
STMGS
stream gauging station
en
named place where a measuring station for a watercourse, reservoir or other water body exists
S
Spot Features
STMM
stream mouth(s)
en
a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
H
Hydrographic
STMS
streams
en
bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
H
Hydrographic
ST
street
en
a paved urban thoroughfare
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
DAMSB
sub-surface dam
en
a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river
S
Spot Features
SUBW
subway
en
a railroad used for mass public transportation primarily in urban areas, all or part of the system may be located below, above, or at ground level
S
Spot Features
SUBS
subway station
en
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading subway passengers
S
Spot Features
MLSG
sugar mill
en
a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar
S
Spot Features
ESTSG
sugar plantation
en
an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane
S
Spot Features
MFGSG
sugar refinery
en
a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar
S
Spot Features
SPNS
sulphur spring(s)
en
a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
H
Hydrographic
SWMP
swamp
en
a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
H
Hydrographic
SYG
synagogue
en
a place for Jewish worship and religious instruction
S
Spot Features
TMTU
tablemount (or guyot)
en
a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
U
Undersea
TMSU
tablemounts (or guyots)
en
seamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
U
Undersea
TAL
talus slope
en
a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
T
Hypsographic
OILT
tank farm
en
a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
S
Spot Features
ESTT
tea plantation
en
an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes
S
Spot Features
SCHT
technical school
en
post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
S
Spot Features
TMPL
temple(s)
en
an edifice dedicated to religious worship
S
Spot Features
AIRT
terminal
en
airport facilities for the handling of freight and passengers
S
Spot Features
TRR
terrace
en
a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
T
Hypsographic
TERR
territory
en
territory
A
Administrative Region
ADM3
third-order administrative division
en
a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
A
Administrative Region
CRKT
tidal creek(s)
en
a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
H
Hydrographic
FLTT
tidal flat(s)
en
a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
H
Hydrographic
MNSN
tin mine(s)
en
a mine where tin ore is extracted
S
Spot Features
TOLL
toll gate/barrier
en
highway toll collection station
S
Spot Features
TMB
tomb(s)
en
a structure for interring bodies
S
Spot Features
TOWR
tower
en
a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
S
Spot Features
RDCR
traffic circle
en
a road junction formed around a central circle about which traffic moves in one direction only
S
Spot Features
TRL
trail
en
a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
TRANT
transit terminal
en
facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
S
Spot Features
TREE
tree(s)
en
a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
V
Vegetation
TRIG
triangulation station
en
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
S
Spot Features
TRB
tribal area
en
a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
L
Area
TUND
tundra
en
a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
V
Vegetation
TNL
tunnel
en
a subterranean passageway for transportation
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
TNLS
tunnels
en
subterranean passageways for transportation
R
Streets/Highways/Roads
CNLSB
underground irrigation canal(s)
en
a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
H
Hydrographic
LKSB
underground lake
en
a standing body of water in a cave
H
Hydrographic
APNU
undersea apron
en
a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts
U
Undersea
ARCU
undersea arch
en
a low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaii
U
Undersea
ARRU
undersea arrugado
en
an area of subdued corrugations off Baja California
U
Undersea
BNKU
undersea bank
en
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
U
Undersea
BKSU
undersea banks
en
elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
U
Undersea
BSNU
undersea basin
en
a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
U
Undersea
BNCU
undersea bench
en
a small terrace
U
Undersea
BDLU
undersea borderland
en
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
U
Undersea
CNYU
undersea canyon
en
a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
U
Undersea
CNSU
undersea canyons
en
relatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
U
Undersea
CDAU
undersea cordillera
en
an entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins
U
Undersea
ESCU
undersea escarpment (or scarp)
en
an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas
U
Undersea
FANU
undersea fan
en
a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system
U
Undersea
FLTU
undersea flat
en
a small level or nearly level area
U
Undersea
FRKU
undersea fork
en
a branch of a canyon or valley
U
Undersea
FRSU
undersea forks
en
a branch of a canyon or valley
U
Undersea
FRZU
undersea fracture zone
en
an extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments
U
Undersea
FURU
undersea furrow
en
a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression
U
Undersea
GAPU
undersea gap
en
a narrow break in a ridge or rise
U
Undersea
GLYU
undersea gully
en
a small valley-like feature
U
Undersea
HLLU
undersea hill
en
an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters
U
Undersea
HLSU
undersea hills
en
elevations rising generally less than 500 meters
U
Undersea
HOLU
undersea hole
en
a small depression of the sea floor
U
Undersea
KNLU
undersea knoll
en
an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
U
Undersea
KNSU
undersea knolls
en
elevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits
U
Undersea
LDGU
undersea ledge
en
a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
U
Undersea
LEVU
undersea levee
en
an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
U
Undersea
MDVU
undersea median valley
en
the axial depression of the mid-oceanic ridge system
U
Undersea
MESU
undersea mesa
en
an isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides
U
Undersea
MOTU
undersea moat
en
an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations
U
Undersea
MNDU
undersea mound
en
a low, isolated, rounded hill
U
Undersea
MTU
undersea mountain
en
a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature
U
Undersea
MTSU
undersea mountains
en
well-delineated subdivisions of a large and complex positive feature
U
Undersea
PKU
undersea peak
en
a prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
U
Undersea
PKSU
undersea peaks
en
prominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
U
Undersea
PNLU
undersea pinnacle
en
a high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit
U
Undersea
PLNU
undersea plain
en
a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region
U
Undersea
PLTU
undersea plateau
en
a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
U
Undersea
PLFU
undersea platform
en
a flat or gently sloping underwater surface extending seaward from the shore
U
Undersea
PRVU
undersea province
en
a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas
U
Undersea
RMPU
undersea ramp
en
a gentle slope connecting areas of different elevations
U
Undersea
RNGU
undersea range
en
a series of associated ridges or seamounts
U
Undersea
RAVU
undersea ravine
en
a small canyon
U
Undersea
RFU
undersea reef
en
a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
U
Undersea
RFSU
undersea reefs
en
surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
U
Undersea
RDGU
undersea ridge
en
a long narrow elevation with steep sides
U
Undersea
RDSU
undersea ridges
en
long narrow elevations with steep sides
U
Undersea
RISU
undersea rise
en
a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
U
Undersea
SDLU
undersea saddle
en
a low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts
U
Undersea
SHFU
undersea shelf
en
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
U
Undersea
EDGU
undersea shelf edge
en
a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf
U
Undersea
SHVU
undersea shelf valley
en
a valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon
U
Undersea
SHLU
undersea shoal
en
a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
U
Undersea
SHSU
undersea shoals
en
hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
U
Undersea
SILU
undersea sill
en
the low part of an underwater gap or saddle separating basins, including a similar feature at the mouth of a fjord
U
Undersea
SLPU
undersea slope
en
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
U
Undersea
SPRU
undersea spur
en
a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
U
Undersea
TERU
undersea terrace
en
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
U
Undersea
TNGU
undersea tongue
en
an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature
U
Undersea
TRNU
undersea trench
en
a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
U
Undersea
TRGU
undersea trough
en
a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
U
Undersea
VALU
undersea valley
en
a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
U
Undersea
VLSU
undersea valleys
en
a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
U
Undersea
USGE
United States Government Establishment
en
a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
S
Spot Features
UPLD
upland
en
an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
T
Hypsographic
VAL
valley
en
an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
T
Hypsographic
VALS
valleys
en
elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
T
Hypsographic
VETF
veterinary facility
en
a building or camp at which veterinary services are available
S
Spot Features
VIN
vineyard
en
a planting of grapevines
V
Vegetation
VINS
vineyards
en
plantings of grapevines
V
Vegetation
VLC
volcano
en
a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
T
Hypsographic
WAD
wadi
en
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
H
Hydrographic
WADB
wadi bend
en
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
H
Hydrographic
WADJ
wadi junction
en
a place where two or more wadies join
H
Hydrographic
WADM
wadi mouth
en
the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
H
Hydrographic
WADS
wadies
en
valleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
H
Hydrographic
WALL
wall
en
a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
S
Spot Features
MLWTR
water mill
en
a mill powered by running water
S
Spot Features
PMPW
water pumping station
en
a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
S
Spot Features
RSVT
water tank
en
a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
H
Hydrographic
WTRC
watercourse
en
a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
H
Hydrographic
FLLS
waterfall(s)
en
a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
H
Hydrographic
WTRH
waterhole(s)
en
a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
H
Hydrographic
WTRW
waterworks
en
a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
S
Spot Features
WEIR
weir(s)
en
a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
S
Spot Features
WLL
well
en
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
H
Hydrographic
WLLS
wells
en
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
H
Hydrographic
WTLD
wetland
en
an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
H
Hydrographic
STNW
whaling station
en
a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
S
Spot Features
WHRF
wharf(-ves)
en
a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
S
Spot Features
WHRL
whirlpool
en
a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
H
Hydrographic
RESW
wildlife reserve
en
a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
L
Area
MLWND
windmill
en
a mill or water pump powered by wind
S
Spot Features
WRCK
wreck
en
the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
S
Spot Features
ZN
zone
en
zone
A
Administrative Region
ZOO
zoo
en
a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
S
Spot Features