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