Codelist: LocationType
Last updated: 2019-12-10
| Code | Name | Description | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRQ | abandoned airfield | abandoned airfield | S | Active |
| CMPQ | abandoned camp | abandoned camp | S | Active |
| CNLQ | abandoned canal | abandoned canal | H | Active |
| MFGQ | abandoned factory | abandoned factory | S | Active |
| FRMQ | abandoned farm | abandoned farm | S | Active |
| MNQ | abandoned mine | abandoned mine | S | Active |
| MSSNQ | abandoned mission | abandoned mission | S | Active |
| OILQ | abandoned oil well | abandoned oil well | S | Active |
| PPQ | abandoned police post | abandoned police post | S | Active |
| PPLQ | abandoned populated place | abandoned populated place | P | Active |
| PRNQ | abandoned prison | abandoned prison | S | Active |
| RRQ | abandoned railroad | abandoned railroad | R | Active |
| RSTNQ | abandoned railroad station | abandoned railroad station | S | Active |
| RSTPQ | abandoned railroad stop | abandoned railroad stop | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| WLLQ | abandoned well | abandoned well | H | Active |
| ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level | A | Active |
| ADMF | administrative facility | a government building | S | Active |
| AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement | L | Active |
| AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture | S | Active |
| RESA | agricultural reserve | a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development | L | Active |
| SCHA | agricultural school | a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| AMTH | amphitheater | an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space | S | Active |
| STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream | H | Active |
| ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor | H | Active |
| RDA | ancient road | the remains of a road used by ancient cultures | R | Active |
| ANS | ancient site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located | S | Active |
| WALLA | ancient wall | the remains of a linear defensive stone structure | S | Active |
| BLDA | apartment building | a building containing several individual apartments | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| CNLA | aqueduct | a conduit used to carry water | H | Active |
| ARCH | arch | a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch | S | Active |
| LAND | Arctic land | a tract of land in the Arctic | L | Active |
| AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries | L | Active |
| ISLF | artificial island | an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon | T | Active |
| RNGA | artillery range | a tract of land used for artillery firing practice | L | Active |
| ASPH | asphalt lake | a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt | T | Active |
| ASTR | astronomical station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies | S | Active |
| ASYL | asylum | a facility where the insane are cared for and protected | S | Active |
| ATHF | athletic field | a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events | S | Active |
| ATOL | atoll(s) | a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon | T | Active |
| CTRA | atomic center | a facility where atomic research is carried out | S | Active |
| BDLD | badlands | an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles | T | Active |
| BSTN | baling station | a facility for baling agricultural products | S | Active |
| ESTB | banana plantation | an estate that specializes in the growing of bananas | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| BRKS | barracks | a building for lodging military personnel | S | Active |
| BTL | battlefield | a site of a land battle of historical importance | L | Active |
| BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf | H | Active |
| BAYS | bays | coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf | H | Active |
| BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves | T | Active |
| RDGB | beach ridge | a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series | T | Active |
| BCHS | beaches | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves | T | Active |
| BCN | beacon | a fixed artificial navigation mark | S | Active |
| BNCH | bench | a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody | T | Active |
| BGHT | bight(s) | an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline | H | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| BLOW | blowout(s) | a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion | T | Active |
| BTYD | boatyard | a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels | S | Active |
| BOG | bog(s) | a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants | H | Active |
| PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods | S | Active |
| BLDR | boulder field | a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks | T | Active |
| BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary | S | Active |
| BRKW | breakwater | a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port | S | Active |
| MFGB | brewery | one or more buildings where beer is brewed | S | Active |
| BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across | S | Active |
| ZNB | buffer zone | a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent | A | Active |
| BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. | S | Active |
| BUR | burial cave(s) | a cave used for human burials | S | Active |
| BUSH | bush(es) | a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area | V | Active |
| CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located | L | Active |
| BUTE | butte(s) | a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides | T | Active |
| CARN | cairn | a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes | S | Active |
| CLDA | caldera | a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain | T | Active |
| CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use | S | Active |
| CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse | H | Active |
| CNLB | canal bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal | H | Active |
| TNLC | canal tunnel | a tunnel through which a canal passes | H | Active |
| STMC | canalized stream | a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened | H | Active |
| MFGC | cannery | a building where food items are canned | S | Active |
| CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area | T | Active |
| CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction | T | Active |
| PPLC | capital of a political entity | capital of a political entity | P | Active |
| RTE | caravan route | the route taken by caravans | R | Active |
| CSNO | casino | a building used for entertainment, especially gambling | S | Active |
| CSTL | castle | a large fortified building or set of buildings | S | Active |
| TNKD | cattle dipping tank | a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control | S | Active |
| CSWY | causeway | a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water | R | Active |
| CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff | S | Active |
| CMTY | cemetery | a burial place or ground | S | Active |
| CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows | H | Active |
| MNCR | chrome mine(s) | a mine where chrome ore is extracted | S | Active |
| CH | church | a building for public Christian worship | S | Active |
| CRQ | cirque | a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley | T | Active |
| CRQS | cirques | bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley | T | Active |
| CLG | clearing | an area in a forest with trees removed | L | Active |
| CFT | cleft(s) | a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff | T | Active |
| CLF | cliff(s) | a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area | T | Active |
| HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients | S | Active |
| MNC | coal mine(s) | a mine where coal is extracted | S | Active |
| COLF | coalfield | a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur | L | Active |
| CST | coast | a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline | L | Active |
| STNC | coast guard station | a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels | S | Active |
| GRVC | coconut grove | a planting of coconut trees | V | Active |
| SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning | S | Active |
| CMN | common | a park or pasture for community use | L | Active |
| COMC | communication center | a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information | S | Active |
| CTRCM | community center | a facility for community recreation and other activities | S | Active |
| CNS | concession area | a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry | L | Active |
| CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material | T | Active |
| CNFL | confluence | a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together | H | Active |
| CRSU | continental rise | a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope | U | Active |
| CVNT | convent | a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion | S | Active |
| MNCU | copper mine(s) | a mine where copper ore is extracted | S | Active |
| MFGCU | copper works | a facility for processing copper ore | S | Active |
| RFC | coral reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral | H | Active |
| CRRL | corral(s) | a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals | S | Active |
| CRDR | corridor | a strip or area of land having significance as an access way | T | Active |
| ESTC | cotton plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of cotton | S | Active |
| HSEC | country house | a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate | S | Active |
| CTHSE | courthouse | a building in which courts of law are held | S | Active |
| COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay | H | Active |
| LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera | H | Active |
| LKSC | crater lakes | lakes in a crater or caldera | H | Active |
| CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action | T | Active |
| CUET | cuesta(s) | an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata | T | Active |
| CULT | cultivated area | an area under cultivation | V | Active |
| CRNT | current | a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity | H | Active |
| CSTM | customs house | a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared | S | Active |
| PSTC | customs post | a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods | S | Active |
| CUTF | cutoff | a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck | H | Active |
| DARY | dairy | a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products | S | Active |
| DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water | S | Active |
| DEPU | deep | a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench | U | Active |
| DLTA | delta | a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream | T | Active |
| PCLD | dependent political entity | dependent political entity | A | Active |
| DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage | T | Active |
| DSRT | desert | a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions | T | Active |
| PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war | P | Active |
| MNDT | diatomite mine(s) | a place where diatomaceous earth is extracted | S | Active |
| DIKE | dike | an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| HSPD | dispensary | a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed | S | Active |
| STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal | H | Active |
| DTCH | ditch | a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land | H | Active |
| DTCHM | ditch mouth(s) | an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay | H | Active |
| DVD | divide | a line separating adjacent drainage basins | T | Active |
| DCK | dock(s) | a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships | H | Active |
| DCKB | docking basin | a part of a harbor where ships dock | H | Active |
| DCKY | dockyard | a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships | S | Active |
| BSND | drainage basin | an area drained by a stream | L | Active |
| CNLD | drainage canal | an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches | H | Active |
| DTCHD | drainage ditch | a ditch which serves to drain the land | H | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| SBED | dry stream bed | a channel formerly containing the water of a stream | T | Active |
| DUNE | dune(s) | a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand | T | Active |
| RGNE | economic region | a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes | L | Active |
| SCRP | escarpment | a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below | T | Active |
| EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities | S | Active |
| ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences | H | Active |
| STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments | S | Active |
| FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. | S | Active |
| CTRF | facility center | a place where more than one facility is situated | S | Active |
| MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture | S | Active |
| PPLF | farm village | a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities | P | Active |
| FRMS | farms | tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture | S | Active |
| FRMT | farmstead | the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm | S | Active |
| FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody | S | Active |
| FYT | ferry terminal | a place where ferries pick-up and discharge passengers, vehicles and or cargo | S | Active |
| FLD | field(s) | an open as opposed to wooded area | L | Active |
| FIRE | fire station | building housing firefighters and/or fire fighting equipment | S | Active |
| ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States | A | Active |
| FISH | fishing area | a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish | H | Active |
| PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised | H | Active |
| FSR | fissure | a crack associated with volcanism | T | Active |
| FJD | fjord | a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts | H | Active |
| FJDS | fjords | long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts | H | Active |
| FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle | T | Active |
| RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use | L | Active |
| STNF | forest station | a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management | S | Active |
| FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation | V | Active |
| INLTQ | former inlet | an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits | H | Active |
| MLSGQ | former sugar mill | a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill | S | Active |
| FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks | S | Active |
| FRSTF | fossilized forest | a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface | V | Active |
| FNDY | foundry | a building or works where metal casting is carried out | S | Active |
| ADM4 | fourth-order administrative division | a subdivision of a third-order administrative division | A | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| PCLF | freely associated state | freely associated state | A | Active |
| DPOF | fuel depot | an area where fuel is stored | S | Active |
| GAP | gap | a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation | T | Active |
| GDN | garden(s) | an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life | S | Active |
| GOSP | gas-oil separator plant | a facility for separating gas from oil | S | Active |
| GASF | gasfield | an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value | L | Active |
| GATE | gate | a controlled access entrance or exit | S | Active |
| GYSR | geyser | a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam | H | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| MNAU | gold mine(s) | a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted | S | Active |
| RECG | golf course | a recreation field where golf is played | S | Active |
| GRGE | gorge(s) | a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley | T | Active |
| GRSLD | grassland | an area dominated by grass vegetation | V | Active |
| GRVE | grave | a burial site | S | Active |
| GVL | gravel area | an area covered with gravel | L | Active |
| GRAZ | grazing area | an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing | L | Active |
| GHSE | guest house | a house used to provide lodging for paying guests | S | Active |
| GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay | H | Active |
| HLT | halting place | a place where caravans stop for rest | S | Active |
| HMCK | hammock(s) | a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups | T | Active |
| AIRG | hangar | a covered and usually enclosed area for housing and repairing aircraft | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| HDLD | headland | a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast | T | Active |
| STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin | H | Active |
| HTH | heath | an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather | V | Active |
| AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off | S | Active |
| HERM | hermitage | a secluded residence, usually for religious sects | S | Active |
| HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m | T | Active |
| HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m | T | Active |
| ADMDH | historical administrative division | a former administrative division of a political entity, undifferentiated as to administrative level | A | Active |
| ADM1H | historical first-order administrative division | a former first-order administrative division | A | Active |
| ADM4H | historical fourth-order administrative division | a former fourth-order administrative division | A | Active |
| PCLH | historical political entity | a former political entity | A | Active |
| PPLH | historical populated place | a populated place that no longer exists | P | Active |
| RRH | historical railroad | a former permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances | R | Active |
| RSTNH | historical railroad station | a former facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight | S | Active |
| RGNH | historical region | a former area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics | L | Active |
| ADM2H | historical second-order administrative division | a former second-order administrative division | A | Active |
| HSTS | historical site | a place of historical importance | S | Active |
| ADM3H | historical third-order administrative division | a former third-order administrative division | A | Active |
| UFHU | historical undersea feature | an undersea feature whose existence has been subsequently disproved | U | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated | S | Active |
| SPNT | hot spring(s) | a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground | H | Active |
| HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public | S | Active |
| HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation | S | Active |
| DEVH | housing development | a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan | L | Active |
| RESH | hunting reserve | a tract of land used primarily for hunting | L | Active |
| HUT | hut | a small primitive house | S | Active |
| HUTS | huts | small primitive houses | S | Active |
| PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| DPRG | icecap depression | a comparatively depressed area on an icecap | H | Active |
| DOMG | icecap dome | a comparatively elevated area on an icecap | H | Active |
| RDGG | icecap ridge | a linear elevation on an icecap | H | Active |
| PCLI | independent political entity | independent political entity | A | Active |
| INDS | industrial area | an area characterized by industrial activity | L | Active |
| INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water | H | Active |
| STNI | inspection station | a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected | S | Active |
| TRGD | interdune trough(s) | a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes | T | Active |
| INTF | interfluve | a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys | T | Active |
| LKI | intermittent lake | intermittent lake | H | Active |
| LKSI | intermittent lakes | intermittent lakes | H | Active |
| LKOI | intermittent oxbow lake | intermittent oxbow lake | H | Active |
| PNDI | intermittent pond | intermittent pond | H | Active |
| PNDSI | intermittent ponds | intermittent ponds | H | Active |
| POOLI | intermittent pool | intermittent pool | H | Active |
| RSVI | intermittent reservoir | intermittent reservoir | H | Active |
| LKNI | intermittent salt lake | intermittent salt lake | H | Active |
| LKSNI | intermittent salt lakes | intermittent salt lakes | H | Active |
| PNDNI | intermittent salt pond(s) | intermittent salt pond(s) | H | Active |
| STMI | intermittent stream | intermittent stream | H | Active |
| WTLDI | intermittent wetland | intermittent wetland | H | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| MNFE | iron mine(s) | a mine where iron ore is extracted | S | Active |
| FLDI | irrigated field(s) | a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated | L | Active |
| CNLI | irrigation canal | a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water | H | Active |
| DTCHI | irrigation ditch | a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water | H | Active |
| SYSI | irrigation system | a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc. | H | Active |
| ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water | T | Active |
| ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water | T | Active |
| STLMT | Israeli settlement | Israeli settlement | P | Active |
| ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water | T | Active |
| JTY | jetty | a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting | S | Active |
| KRST | karst area | a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage | T | Active |
| CMPLA | labor camp | a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water | H | Active |
| LBED | lake bed(s) | a dried up or drained area of a former lake | H | Active |
| CHNL | lake channel(s) | that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc. | H | Active |
| RGNL | lake region | a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes | L | Active |
| LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water | H | Active |
| ISLT | land-tied island | a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes | T | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| LDNG | landing | a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities | S | Active |
| LAVA | lava area | an area of solidified lava | T | Active |
| MNPB | lead mine(s) | a mine where lead ore is extracted | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| LEPC | leper colony | a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation | S | Active |
| HSPL | leprosarium | an asylum or hospital for lepers | S | Active |
| LEV | levee | a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods | T | Active |
| LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light | S | Active |
| MFGLM | limekiln | a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime | S | Active |
| GOVL | local government office | a facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall | S | Active |
| LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries | L | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| CMPL | logging camp | a camp used by loggers | S | Active |
| STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area | H | Active |
| MVA | maneuver area | a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out | L | Active |
| ISLM | mangrove island | a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody | T | Active |
| MGV | mangrove swamp | a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation | H | Active |
| MAR | marina | a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc. | S | Active |
| CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable | H | Active |
| SCHN | maritime school | a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum | S | Active |
| MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals | S | Active |
| MRSH | marsh(es) | a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation | H | Active |
| MDW | meadow | a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation | V | Active |
| NKM | meander neck | a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point | T | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| MESA | mesa(s) | a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau | T | Active |
| STNM | meteorological station | a station at which weather elements are recorded | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| INSM | military installation | a facility for use of and control by armed forces | S | Active |
| SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum | S | Active |
| ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products | S | Active |
| MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages | S | Active |
| MNA | mining area | an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted | L | Active |
| CMPMN | mining camp | a camp used by miners | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| MOLE | mole | a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater | S | Active |
| MSTY | monastery | a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion | S | Active |
| MNMT | monument | a commemorative structure or statue | S | Active |
| MOOR | moor(s) | an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils | H | Active |
| MRN | moraine | a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till | T | Active |
| MSQE | mosque | a building for public Islamic worship | S | Active |
| MND | mound(s) | a low, isolated, rounded hill | T | Active |
| MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more | T | Active |
| MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges | T | Active |
| FLTM | mud flat(s) | a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding | H | Active |
| MFGM | munitions plant | a factory where ammunition is made | S | Active |
| MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited | S | Active |
| NRWS | narrows | a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc. | H | Active |
| TNLN | natural tunnel | a cave that is open at both ends | R | Active |
| RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat | L | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| CNLN | navigation canal(s) | a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels | H | Active |
| CHNN | navigation channel | a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels | H | Active |
| MNNI | nickel mine(s) | a mine where nickel ore is extracted | S | Active |
| NOV | novitiate | a religious house or school where novices are trained | S | Active |
| PSN | nuclear power station | nuclear power station | S | Active |
| NTK | nunatak | a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice | T | Active |
| NTKS | nunataks | rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice | T | Active |
| NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting | S | Active |
| OAS | oasis(-es) | an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water | L | Active |
| OBPT | observation point | a wildlife or scenic observation point | S | Active |
| OBS | observatory | a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena | S | Active |
| OCN | ocean | one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth | H | Active |
| BLDO | office building | commercial building where business and/or services are conducted | S | Active |
| CMPO | oil camp | a camp used by oilfield workers | S | Active |
| ESTO | oil palm plantation | an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees | S | Active |
| OILP | oil pipeline | a pipeline used for transporting oil | R | Active |
| OILJ | oil pipeline junction | a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together | S | Active |
| TRMO | oil pipeline terminal | a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline | S | Active |
| PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline | S | Active |
| OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products | S | Active |
| OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped | S | Active |
| OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value | L | Active |
| GRVO | olive grove | a planting of olive trees | V | Active |
| MLO | olive oil mill | a mill where oil is extracted from olives | S | Active |
| OCH | orchard(s) | a planting of fruit or nut trees | V | Active |
| MLM | ore treatment plant | a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration | S | Active |
| OVF | overfalls | an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current | H | Active |
| LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams | H | Active |
| PGDA | pagoda | a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine | S | Active |
| PAL | palace | a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence | S | Active |
| GRVP | palm grove | a planting of palm trees | V | Active |
| RESP | palm tree reserve | an area of palm trees where use is controlled | L | Active |
| PAN | pan | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool | T | Active |
| PANS | pans | a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool | T | Active |
| PRSH | parish | an ecclesiastical district | A | Active |
| PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation | L | Active |
| PRKGT | park gate | a controlled access to a park | S | Active |
| PRKHQ | park headquarters | a park administrative facility | S | Active |
| GARG | parking garage | a building or underground facility used exclusively for parking vehicles | S | Active |
| PKLT | parking lot | an area used for parking vehicles | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| PSTP | patrol post | a post from which patrols are sent out | S | Active |
| PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature | T | Active |
| PKS | peaks | pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features | T | Active |
| PEAT | peat cutting area | an area where peat is harvested | L | Active |
| PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water | T | Active |
| BSNP | petroleum basin | an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin | L | Active |
| MFGPH | phosphate works | a facility for producing fertilizer | S | Active |
| PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation | S | Active |
| GRVPN | pine grove | a planting of pine trees | V | Active |
| MNPL | placer mine(s) | a place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sediments | S | Active |
| PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area | T | Active |
| PLAT | plateau | an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams | T | Active |
| PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape | T | Active |
| PTS | points | tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape | T | Active |
| PLDR | polder | an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining | T | Active |
| PP | police post | a building in which police are stationed | S | Active |
| PCL | political entity | political entity | A | Active |
| PND | pond | a small standing waterbody | H | Active |
| PNDS | ponds | small standing waterbodies | H | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings | P | Active |
| PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work | P | Active |
| PPLS | populated places | cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work | P | Active |
| PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor | L | Active |
| PTGE | portage | a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters | R | Active |
| PO | post office | a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed | S | Active |
| PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power | S | Active |
| PRN | prison | a facility for confining prisoners | S | Active |
| PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front | R | Active |
| PROM | promontory(-ies) | a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland | T | Active |
| PYR | pyramid | an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs | S | Active |
| PYRS | pyramids | ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs | S | Active |
| MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted | S | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| RECR | racetrack | a track where races are held | S | Active |
| OBSR | radio observatory | a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space | S | Active |
| STNR | radio station | a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves | S | Active |
| RR | railroad | a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances | R | Active |
| RJCT | railroad junction | a place where two or more railroad tracks join | R | Active |
| RSD | railroad siding | a short track parallel to and joining the main track | S | Active |
| RSGNL | railroad signal | a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains | S | Active |
| RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight | S | Active |
| RSTP | railroad stop | a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight | S | Active |
| TNLRR | railroad tunnel | a tunnel through which a railroad passes | R | Active |
| RYD | railroad yard | a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars | R | Active |
| RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock | S | Active |
| RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed | H | Active |
| RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge | H | Active |
| RCH | reach | a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends | H | Active |
| RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material | H | Active |
| PRNJ | reformatory | a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders | S | Active |
| CMPRF | refugee camp | a camp used by refugees | S | Active |
| RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics | L | Active |
| CTRR | religious center | a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship | S | Active |
| PPLR | religious populated place | a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations | P | Active |
| RLG | religious site | an ancient site of significant religious importance | S | Active |
| ITTR | research institute | a facility where research is carried out | S | Active |
| RESV | reservation | a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations | L | Active |
| RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use | L | Active |
| RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake | H | Active |
| RSRT | resort | a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities | S | Active |
| RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers | S | Active |
| RLGR | retreat | a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups | S | Active |
| RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest | T | Active |
| RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles | R | Active |
| RDB | road bend | a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road | R | Active |
| RDCUT | road cut | an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road | R | Active |
| RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join | R | Active |
| TNLRD | road tunnel | a tunnel through which a road passes | R | Active |
| RDST | roadstead | an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor | H | Active |
| RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass | T | Active |
| HMDA | rock desert | a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer | T | Active |
| RKFL | rockfall | an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope | T | Active |
| RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses | T | Active |
| RKRY | rookery | a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals | S | Active |
| ESTR | rubber plantation | an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees | S | Active |
| RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional | S | Active |
| BDGQ | ruined bridge | a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional | S | Active |
| DAMQ | ruined dam | a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional | S | Active |
| SBKH | sabkha(s) | a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides | H | Active |
| SDL | saddle | a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains | T | Active |
| SALT | salt area | a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation | L | Active |
| MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt | H | Active |
| LKN | salt lake | an inland body of salt water with no outlet | H | Active |
| LKSN | salt lakes | inland bodies of salt water with no outlet | H | Active |
| MRSHN | salt marsh | a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants | H | Active |
| MNN | salt mine(s) | a mine from which salt is extracted | S | Active |
| PNDN | salt pond | a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast | H | Active |
| PNDSN | salt ponds | small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast | H | Active |
| SNTR | sanatorium | a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated | S | Active |
| SAND | sand area | a tract of land covered with sand | T | Active |
| ERG | sandy desert | an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes | T | Active |
| STNS | satellite station | a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites | S | Active |
| MLSW | sawmill | a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes | S | Active |
| SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place | S | Active |
| ADMS | school district | school district | A | Active |
| STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored | S | Active |
| SCRB | scrubland | an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation | V | Active |
| 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 | Active |
| SCNU | seachannel | a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides | U | Active |
| SCSU | seachannels | continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides | U | Active |
| SMU | seamount | an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit | U | Active |
| SMSU | seamounts | elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit | U | Active |
| AIRS | seaplane landing area | a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off | H | Active |
| PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) | P | Active |
| PPLA4 | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | seat of a fourth-order administrative division | P | Active |
| PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | seat of a second-order administrative division | P | Active |
| PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | seat of a third-order administrative division | P | Active |
| ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division | A | Active |
| BNKX | section of bank | section of bank | H | Active |
| CNLX | section of canal | section of canal | H | Active |
| ESTX | section of estate | section of estate | S | Active |
| HBRX | section of harbor | section of harbor | H | Active |
| PCLIX | section of independent political entity | section of independent political entity | A | Active |
| STMIX | section of intermittent stream | section of intermittent stream | H | Active |