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