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