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