| Features Name |
Features Code |
Number of Entries |
Description |
| Farm |
FRM |
165980 |
A tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| Railroad station |
RSTN |
48212 |
A facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading
train passengers and freight |
| Farmstead |
FRMT |
23801 |
The buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm |
| Ruin(s) |
RUIN |
20137 |
A destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| House(s) |
HSE |
19478 |
A building used as a human habitation |
| Estate(s) |
EST |
17086 |
A large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings
and other facilities |
| Ranch(es) |
RNCH |
16371 |
A large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| Shrine |
SHRN |
15486 |
A structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| Farms |
FRMS |
12283 |
Tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| Tomb(s) |
TMB |
11572 |
A structure for interring bodies |
| School |
SCH |
8968 |
Building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes
place |
| Railroad stop |
RSTP |
7118 |
A place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload
passengers and freight |
| Church |
CH |
6286 |
A building for public Christian worship |
| Airfield |
AIRF |
5715 |
A place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided
for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| Camp(s) |
CMP |
5497 |
A site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| Building(s) |
BLDG |
5257 |
A structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| Triangulation station |
TRIG |
5222 |
A point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| Mine(s) |
MN |
4879 |
A site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating
surface pits and subterranean passages |
| Hut |
HUT |
4557 |
A small primitive house |
| Mission |
MSSN |
4187 |
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 |
| Fort |
FT |
3761 |
A defensive structure or earthworks |
| Country house |
HSEC |
3660 |
A large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate |
| Cemetery |
CMTY |
3380 |
A burial place or ground |
| Ancient site |
ANS |
3269 |
A place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts
are located |
| Railroad siding |
RSD |
2927 |
A short track parallel to and joining the main track |
| Mosque |
MSQE |
2733 |
A building for public Islamic worship |
| Monastery |
MSTY |
2595 |
A building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion |
| Bridge |
BDG |
2352 |
A structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in
order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| Cave(s) |
CAVE |
2338 |
An underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| Huts |
HUTS |
1747 |
Small primitive houses |
| Market |
MKT |
1632 |
A place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| Temple(s) |
TMPL |
1482 |
An edifice dedicated to religious worship |
| Dam |
DAM |
1434 |
A barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| Hotel |
HTL |
1311 |
A building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| Section of estate |
ESTX |
1227 |
|
| Cairn |
CARN |
1010 |
A heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes |
| Police post |
PP |
985 |
A building in which police are stationed |
| Mill(s) |
ML |
920 |
A building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding,
or extracting products |
| Castle |
CSTL |
918 |
A large fortified building or set of buildings |
| Landing |
LDNG |
856 |
A place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking
most port facilities |
| Estuary |
ESTY |
837 |
A funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with
sea water under tidal influences |
| Airport |
AIRP |
764 |
A place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational
aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and
cargo |
| Facility center |
CTRF |
708 |
A place where more than one facility is situated |
| Abandoned railroad station |
RSTNQ |
702 |
|
| Storehouse |
SHSE |
663 |
A building for storing goods, especially provisions |
| Resthouse |
RHSE |
657 |
A structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| Factory |
MFG |
626 |
One or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| Oil palm plantation |
ESTO |
619 |
An estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees |
| Rubber plantation |
ESTR |
609 |
An estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees |
| Grave |
GRVE |
547 |
A burial site |
| Lighthouse |
LTHSE |
545 |
A distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| Resort |
RSRT |
542 |
A specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities |
| Sugar mill |
MLSG |
499 |
A facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar |
| Tower |
TOWR |
460 |
A high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter |
| Abandoned farm |
FRMQ |
459 |
|
| Hospital |
HSP |
425 |
A building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed,
are medically treated |
| Abandoned airfield |
AIRQ |
396 |
|
| Beacon |
BCN |
377 |
A fixed artificial navigation mark |
| Stable |
STBL |
327 |
A building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses |
| Patrol post |
PSTP |
324 |
A post from which patrols are sent out |
| Monument |
MNMT |
318 |
A commemorative structure or statue |
| Abandoned mine |
MNQ |
287 |
|
| Halting place |
HLT |
268 |
A place where caravans stop for rest |
| Spa |
SPA |
265 |
A resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring |
| Tea plantation |
ESTT |
262 |
An estate which specializes in growing tea bushes |
| Corral(s) |
CRRL |
259 |
A pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals |
| Power station |
PS |
259 |
A facility for generating electric power |
| Boundary marker |
BP |
247 |
A fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| Labor camp |
CMPLA |
244 |
A camp used by migrant or temporary laborers |
| Sheepfold |
SHPF |
229 |
A fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals |
| Forest station |
STNF |
224 |
A collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management |
| Agricultural facility |
AGRF |
209 |
A building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| Border post |
PSTB |
200 |
A post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement
of people and goods |
| College |
SCHC |
200 |
The grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| Religious center |
CTRR |
197 |
A facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g.,
retreat, school, monastery, worship |
| Nursery(-ies) |
NSY |
195 |
A place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| Guest house |
GHSE |
191 |
A house used to provide lodging for paying guests |
| Astronomical station |
ASTR |
181 |
A point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations
of celestial bodies |
| Cattle dipping tank |
TNKD |
180 |
A small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated
water for disease control |
| Pier |
PIER |
166 |
A structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing
for ships and recreation |
| Refugee camp |
CMPRF |
159 |
A camp used by refugees |
| Quay |
QUAY |
159 |
A structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides
berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities |
| Gate |
GATE |
153 |
A controlled access entrance or exit |
| Communication center |
COMC |
150 |
A facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment
for receiving and transmitting information |
| Garden(s) |
GDN |
144 |
An enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life |
| Dairy |
DARY |
142 |
A facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products |
| Pagoda |
PGDA |
142 |
A tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine |
| Sugar plantation |
ESTSG |
134 |
An estate that specializes in growing sugar cane |
| Oil pipeline terminal |
TRMO |
133 |
A tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline |
| Wharf(-ves) |
WHRF |
133 |
A structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a
bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| Barracks |
BRKS |
132 |
A building for lodging military personnel |
| Coal mine(s) |
MNC |
124 |
A mine where coal is extracted |
| Water mill |
MLWTR |
120 |
A mill powered by running water |
| Windmill |
MLWND |
114 |
A mill or water pump powered by wind |
| Religious site |
RLG |
113 |
An ancient site of significant religious importance |
| Sawmill |
MLSW |
109 |
A mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes |
| Experiment station |
STNE |
106 |
A facility for carrying out experiments |
| United states government establishment |
USGE |
106 |
A facility operated by the United States Government in Panama |
| Quarry(-ies) |
MNQR |
105 |
A surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| Palace |
PAL |
105 |
A large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence |
| Hydroelectric power station |
PSH |
104 |
A building where electricity is generated from water power |
| Dike |
DIKE |
97 |
An earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control |
| Oil pumping station |
PMPO |
93 |
A facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| Breakwater |
BRKW |
89 |
A structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor
or port |
| Historical site |
HSTS |
86 |
A place of historical importance |
| Prison |
PRN |
86 |
A facility for confining prisoners |
| Courthouse |
CTHSE |
84 |
A building in which courts of law are held |
| Convent |
CVNT |
84 |
A building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion |
| Customs post |
PSTC |
84 |
A building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid
on goods |
| Pyramid |
PYR |
82 |
An ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular
faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs |
| Ferry |
FY |
77 |
A boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly
used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| Facility |
FCL |
74 |
A building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital,
prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| Gold mine(s) |
MNAU |
72 |
A mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted |
| Post office |
PO |
71 |
A public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed |
| Sugar refinery |
MFGSG |
69 |
A facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar |
| Sluice |
SLCE |
67 |
A conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody,
usually regulated by means of a sluice gate |
| Water pumping station |
PMPW |
61 |
A facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| Community center |
CTRCM |
58 |
A facility for community recreation and other activities |
| Square |
SQR |
58 |
A broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| Logging camp |
CMPL |
55 |
A camp used by loggers |
| Salt evaporation ponds |
MFGN |
54 |
Diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| Agricultural school |
SCHA |
53 |
A school with a curriculum focused on agriculture |
| Radio station |
STNR |
53 |
A facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves |
| Sanatorium |
SNTR |
51 |
A facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated |
| Clinic |
HSPC |
49 |
A medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| Stadium |
STDM |
49 |
A structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for
spectators |
| Administrative facility |
ADMF |
48 |
A government building |
| Lock(s) |
LOCK |
48 |
A basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels
are passed from one water level to another |
| Arch |
ARCH |
47 |
A natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch |
| Mole |
MOLE |
47 |
A massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater |
| Jetty |
JTY |
46 |
A structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance
to regulate currents and silting |
| Meteorological station |
STNM |
46 |
A station at which weather elements are recorded |
| Gas-oil separator plant |
GOSP |
45 |
A facility for separating gas from oil |
| Phosphate works |
MFGPH |
44 |
A facility for producing fertilizer |
| Former sugar mill |
MLSGQ |
43 |
A sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill |
| Coast guard station |
STNC |
43 |
A facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels |
| Military installation |
INSM |
42 |
A facility for use of and control by armed forces |
| Oil well |
OILW |
42 |
A well from which oil may be pumped |
| Mining camp |
CMPMN |
40 |
A camp used by miners |
| Railroad signal |
RSGNL |
38 |
A signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the
movement of trains |
| Airbase |
AIRB |
37 |
An area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel,
hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| Scientific research base |
STNB |
36 |
A scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out
or monitored |
| Iron mine(s) |
MNFE |
35 |
A mine where iron ore is extracted |
| Golf course |
RECG |
33 |
A recreation field where golf is played |
| Museum |
MUS |
32 |
A building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts
and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| Abandoned oil well |
OILQ |
32 |
|
| Abandoned police post |
PPQ |
32 |
|
| Sub-surface dam |
DAMSB |
31 |
A dam put down to bedrock in a sand river |
| Marina |
MAR |
31 |
A harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. |
| Oil refinery |
OILR |
31 |
A facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| Wall |
WALL |
31 |
A thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming
the side of a structure |
| Leprosarium |
HSPL |
28 |
An asylum or hospital for lepers |
| Cannery |
MFGC |
26 |
A building where food items are canned |
| Heliport |
AIRH |
24 |
A place where helicopters land and take off |
| Oil camp |
CMPO |
24 |
A camp used by oilfield workers |
| Dockyard |
DCKY |
24 |
A facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships |
| Dry dock |
DCKD |
23 |
A dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water
so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed |
| Observatory |
OBS |
22 |
A facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena |
| Waterworks |
WTRW |
22 |
A facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system
of pumps and filtration beds |
| Abandoned camp |
CMPQ |
21 |
|
| Retreat |
RLGR |
19 |
A place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups |
| Veterinary facility |
VETF |
19 |
A building or camp at which veterinary services are available |
| Copper mine(s) |
MNCU |
18 |
A mine where copper ore is extracted |
| Racetrack |
RECR |
18 |
A track where races are held |
| Hermitage |
HERM |
17 |
A secluded residence, usually for religious sects |
| Customs house |
CSTM |
15 |
A building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels
are entered and cleared |
| Military school |
SCHM |
15 |
A school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| Burial cave(s) |
BUR |
14 |
A cave used for human burials |
| Chrome mine(s) |
MNCR |
14 |
A mine where chrome ore is extracted |
| Boatyard |
BTYD |
13 |
A waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels |
| Medical center |
CTRM |
13 |
A complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following:
hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc. |
| Research institute |
ITTR |
12 |
A facility where research is carried out |
| Ore treatment plant |
MLM |
12 |
A facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration |
| Observation point |
OBPT |
12 |
A wildlife or scenic observation point |
| Rookery |
RKRY |
12 |
A breeding place of a colony of birds or seals |
| Wreck |
WRCK |
11 |
The site of the remains of a wrecked vessel |
| Free trade zone |
ZNF |
11 |
An area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and
shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations |
| Dispensary |
HSPD |
10 |
A building where medical or dental aid is dispensed |
| Weir(s) |
WEIR |
10 |
A small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert
stream flow through a desired channel |
| Pyramids |
PYRS |
9 |
Ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular
faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs |
| Space center |
CTRS |
8 |
A facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space
vehicles |
| Fuel depot |
DPOF |
7 |
An area where fuel is stored |
| Leper colony |
LEPC |
7 |
A settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation |
| Olive oil mill |
MLO |
7 |
A mill where oil is extracted from olives |
| Salt mine(s) |
MNN |
7 |
A mine from which salt is extracted |
| Tank farm |
OILT |
7 |
A tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil
or liquid petrochemicals are stored |
| Brewery |
MFGB |
6 |
One or more buildings where beer is brewed |
| Park gate |
PRKGT |
6 |
A controlled access to a park |
| Abandoned railroad stop |
RSTPQ |
6 |
|
| Reservoir(s) |
RSV |
6 |
An artificial pond or lake |
| Athletic field |
ATHF |
5 |
A tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field
events |
| Baling station |
BSTN |
5 |
A facility for baling agricultural products |
| Casino |
CSNO |
5 |
A building used for entertainment, especially gambling |
| Lead mine(s) |
MNPB |
5 |
A mine where lead ore is extracted |
| Water tank |
RSVT |
5 |
A contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level |
| Whaling station |
STNW |
5 |
A facility for butchering whales and processing train oil |
| Abandoned factory |
MFGQ |
4 |
|
| Oil pipeline junction |
OILJ |
4 |
A section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together |
| Reformatory |
PRNJ |
4 |
A facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders |
| Ancient wall |
WALLA |
4 |
The remains of a linear defensive stone structure |
| Ruined dam |
DAMQ |
3 |
A destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional |
| Foundry |
FNDY |
3 |
A building or works where metal casting is carried out |
| Nickel mine(s) |
MNNI |
3 |
A mine where nickel ore is extracted |
| Inspection station |
STNI |
3 |
A station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected |
| Amphitheater |
AMTH |
2 |
An oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage
or open space |
| Asylum |
ASYL |
2 |
A facility where the insane are cared for and protected |
| Copper works |
MFGCU |
2 |
A facility for processing copper ore |
| Limekiln |
MFGLM |
2 |
A furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime |
| Novitiate |
NOV |
2 |
A religious house or school where novices are trained |
| Park headquarters |
PRKHQ |
2 |
A park administrative facility |
| Abandoned prison |
PRNQ |
2 |
|
| Maritime school |
SCHN |
2 |
A school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum |
| Steps |
STPS |
2 |
Stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope |
| Zoo |
ZOO |
2 |
A zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition |
| Ruined bridge |
BDGQ |
1 |
A destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional |
| Atomic center |
CTRA |
1 |
A facility where atomic research is carried out |
| Sisal plantation |
ESTSL |
1 |
An estate that specializes in growing sisal |
| Munitions plant |
MFGM |
1 |
A factory where ammunition is made |
| Placer mine(s) |
MNPL |
1 |
A place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used
to extract them from unconsolidated sediments |
| Abandoned mission |
MSSNQ |
1 |
|
| Radio observatory |
OBSR |
1 |
A facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves
from space |
| Spillway |
SPLY |
1 |
A passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or
through a dam |
| Satellite station |
STNS |
1 |
A facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites |