subterranean passageways for transportation
tunnels
an entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins
cordillera
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
quicksand
a building for storing goods, especially provisions
storehouse
a place where diatomaceous earth is extracted
diatomite mine(s)
a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries
area
an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief
upland
building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place
school
a localized deep area within the confines of a larger feature, such as a trough, basin or trench
deep
an area of solidified lava
lava area
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pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features
peaks
that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.
lake channel(s)
a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port
breakwater
a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material
shoal
a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
island
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
well
section of harbor
an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing
grazing area
a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed
post office
a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions
desert
a long wind-swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes
interdune trough(s)
a channel formerly containing the water of a stream
dry stream bed
an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles
badlands
abandoned canal
a recreation field where golf is played
golf course
a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters
portage
a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon
atoll(s)
a building or camp at which veterinary services are available
veterinary facility
section of lake
a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept
shrine
a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends
reach
a tract of land covered with sand
sand area
a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action
crater(s)
a building used for entertainment, especially gambling
casino
A place where meals are served to the public
restaurant
a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
stream
a cave that is open at both ends
natural tunnel
a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
lagoon
a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight
railroad stop
a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore
ledge
a building where electricity is generated from water power
hydroelectric power station
an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas
escarpment (or scarp)
a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain
caldera
a tract of land used primarily for hunting
hunting reserve
intermittent stream
an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes
sandy desert
a planting of fruit or nut trees
orchard(s)
a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level
water tank
a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.
building(s)
a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
terrace
a post from which patrols are sent out
patrol post
a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below
escarpment
a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground
hot spring(s)
section of lagoon
a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences
estuary
a controlled access to a park
park gate
a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity
current
a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
cirque
a low, isolated, rounded hill
mound
the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody
wadi mouth
large inland bodies of standing water
lakes
a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space
radio observatory
a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides
sabkha(s)
section of peninsula
a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
scientific research base
elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
seamounts
a place for public walking, usually along a beach front
promenade
a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline
oil pipeline terminal
a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal
distributary(-ies)
a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay
cove(s)
an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
seamount
a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites
satellite station
a small level or nearly level area
flat
shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature
lagoons
a system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars
railroad yard
a comparatively depressed area on an icecap
icecap depression
a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area
lost river
a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature
spur
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated
airbase
a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient
valleys
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
blowhole(s)
a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum
maritime school
an inland body of salt water with no outlet
salt lake
section of plain
a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure
wall
a fixed artificial navigation mark
beacon
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
mission
shoal(s)
an area dominated by grass vegetation
grassland
abandoned camp
a high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit
pinnacle
section of canal
a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
peak
a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges
mountains
tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
farms
republic
an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline
bight(s)
a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area
bush(es)
a well from which oil may be pumped
oil well
a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones
stony desert
elevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits
knolls
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal
canal bend
a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States
first-order administrative division
territory
a small primitive house
hut
a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor
port
a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides
butte(s)
a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels
navigation channel
intermittent lake
an area where fuel is stored
fuel depot
a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody
ferry
a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater
mole
a small canyon
ravine
a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation
mangrove swamp
a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public
hotel
section of island
a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting
nursery(-ies)
a camp used by loggers
logging camp
a standing body of water in a cave
underground lake
a tunnel through which a road passes
road tunnel
a factory where ammunition is made
munitions plant
a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
waterhole(s)
a facility for separating gas from oil
gas-oil separator plant
an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier
snowfield
a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities
landing
a camp used by miners
mining camp
a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected
inspection station
an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation
wetland
a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley
gorge(s)
a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products
oil refinery
intermittent salt pond(s)
a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road
road bend
abandoned populated place
a small depression of the sea floor
hole
an area in a forest with trees removed
clearing
an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value
oilfield
a mine where nickel ore is extracted
nickel mine(s)
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intermittent oxbow lake
a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants
salt marsh
an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams
plateau
an isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides
mesa
a defensive structure or earthworks
fort
a crack associated with volcanism
fissure
an area where peat is harvested
peat cutting area
a tract of land leased by the United Kingdom from the People's Republic of China to form part of Hong Kong
leased area
relatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
canyons
a route taken by livestock herds
stock route
tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
islands
a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off
seaplane landing area
a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels
navigation canal(s)
an ecclesiastical district
parish
a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves
beach
a place where more than one facility is situated
facility center
a place for trash and garbage disposal in which the waste is buried between layers of earth to build up low-lying land
landfill
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
glacier(s)
a prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents
tidal creek(s)
master source holdings list
a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water
watercourse
a dock providing support for a vessel, and means for removing the water so that the bottom of the vessel can be exposed
dry dock
one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth
ocean
a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed
rapids
an asylum or hospital for lepers
leprosarium
a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam
geyser
a low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts
saddle
an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit
knoll
a planting of grapevines
vineyard
a planting of palm trees
palm grove
inland bodies of salt water with no outlet
salt lakes
a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
marsh(es)
a facility where the insane are cared for and protected
asylum
a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities
wharf(-ves)
a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers
labor camp
section of reef
an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay
ditch mouth(s)
a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody
bench
a branch of a canyon or valley
fork
a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains
a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated
hospital
an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
populated locality
a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter
tower
a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across
bridge
a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion
convent
a paved urban thoroughfare
street
a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional
ruined bridge
a building for public Islamic worship
mosque
a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
karst area
a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area
canyon
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
triangulation station
a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation
meadow
an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation
scrubland
a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations
reservation
a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships
harbor(s)
semi-independent political entity
a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water
irrigation canal
a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent
buffer zone
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
wadi
a facility where atomic research is carried out
atomic center
a secluded residence, usually for religious sects
hermitage
a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light
lighthouse
a place where two or more wadies join
wadi junction
a facility for confining prisoners
prison
a building where food items are canned
cannery
a causeway no longer used for transportation
former causeway
a mine where copper ore is extracted
copper mine(s)
a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes
tribal area
plantings of grapevines
vineyards
an area dominated by tree vegetation
forest(s)
diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt
salt evaporation ponds
a comparatively elevated area on an icecap
icecap dome
a breeding place of a colony of birds or seals
rookery
a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship
religious center
intermittent lakes
an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area
plain(s)
a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control
cattle dipping tank
a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities
estate(s)
a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream
anabranch
seat of government of a political entity
a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool
pan
beaches
a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.
narrows
a religious house or school where novices are trained
novitiate
a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream
whirlpool
abandoned railroad station
the route taken by caravans
caravan route
A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged.
bank
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small primitive houses
huts
a building for public Christian worship
church
section of populated place
a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
fjord
a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted
quarry(-ies)
an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches
drainage canal
a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
third-order administrative division
a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam
spillway
a relatively sand-free, high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer
rock desert
an extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments
fracture zone
a basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another
lock(s)
section of intermittent stream
a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land
ditch
a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture
farm
a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
populated place
a facility for generating electric power
power station
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
shelf
a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
seachannel
a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
airport
an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level
administrative division
a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.
medical center
a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate
sluice
section of bank
seat of a second-order administrative division
abandoned mission
a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast
headland
an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits
former inlet
a cave used for human burials
burial cave(s)
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a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
trench
abandoned well
a small terrace
a place where a number of businesses are located
business center
pans
a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature
mountain
the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows
channel
a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods
levee
a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods
customs post
a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored
tank farm
a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground
spring(s)
a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea
stream mouth(s)
a place where two or more railroad tracks join
railroad junction
cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work
populated places
independent political entity
small standing waterbodies
ponds
a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring
spa
intermittent salt lakes
a long narrow elevation with steep sides
ridge
a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive than a plateau
mesa(s)
an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees
rubber plantation
A building, room, or outdoor structure for the presentation of plays, films, or other dramatic performances
theater
an ancient site of significant religious importance
religious site
an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water
peninsula
a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface
fossilized forest
a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material
reef(s)
a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products
mill(s)
an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope
rockfall
a planting of pine trees
pine grove
a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material
cone(s)
a mine where coal is extracted
coal mine(s)
valley
an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata
cuesta(s)
a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition
zoo
a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together
confluence
a wildlife or scenic observation point
observation point
a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding
mud flat(s)
the low part of a gap or saddle separating basins
sill
elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
banks
a commemorative structure or statue
monument
a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management
forest station
a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides
a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies
astronomical station
a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
point
tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
points
a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime
limekiln
forks
a tunnel through which a railroad passes
railroad tunnel
a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top
volcano
a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area
slide
a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders
reformatory
the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin
headwaters
dependent political entity
an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control
dike
a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
salt pond
section of waterfall(s)
a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil
whaling station
a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture
agricultural school
a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena
observatory
a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use
camp(s)
a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground
sulphur spring(s)
an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road
road cut
a place of historical importance
historical site
a wetland dominated by tree vegetation
swamp
a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo
airfield
an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff
cave(s)
a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels
boatyard
a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared
customs house
a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline
water pumping station
a mill powered by running water
water mill
a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression
furrow
a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench
trough
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
borderland
the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel
wreck
facilities for the handling of vehicular freight and passengers
transit terminal
a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch
arch
an estate that specializes in growing sisal
sisal plantation
a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama
united states government establishment
a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt
asphalt lake
a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers
resthouse
a building or works where metal casting is carried out
foundry
a track where races are held
racetrack
a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together
oil pipeline junction
a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence
palace
a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened
canalized stream
facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater
sewage treatment plant
intermittent pond
a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion
blowout(s)
a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves
radio station
a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds
waterworks
a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water
sound
a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
locality
an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics
region
a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock
ranch(es)
a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest
ridge(s)
a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland
promontory(-ies)
an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water
oasis(-es)
small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast
salt ponds
abandoned police post
a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated
sanatorium
a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum
military school
a tunnel through which a canal passes
canal tunnel
a mine where tin ore is extracted
tin mine(s)
a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
bay
a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar
sugar mill
a mine where chrome ore is extracted
chrome mine(s)
a place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sediments
placer mine(s)
a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay
gulf
a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events
athletic field
a conspicuous tree used as a landmark
tree(s)
a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed
dispensary
surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material
reefs
an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane
sugar plantation
a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage
depression(s)
a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet
icecap
section of wadi
a short track parallel to and joining the main track
railroad siding
a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities
quay
the remains of a linear defensive stone structure
ancient wall
an area drained by a stream
drainage basin
abandoned factory
an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel
seat of a fourth-order administrative division
a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent
basin
a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide
tidal flat(s)
a station at which weather elements are recorded
meteorological station
intermittent reservoir
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation
an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
pyramid
a tract of land used for artillery firing practice
artillery range
an estate specializing in the cultivation of cotton
cotton plantation
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
wells
a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks
boulder field
a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff
cleft(s)
a park administrative facility
park headquarters
seamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top
tablemounts (or guyots)
an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles
road
abandoned prison
an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life
garden(s)
an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat
nature reserve
a facility for baling agricultural products
baling station
intermittent ponds
an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon
artificial island
coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
bays
a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys
interfluve
a pipeline used for transporting oil
oil pipeline
a conduit used to carry water
aqueduct
an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted
mining area
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi
wadi bend
that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable
marine channel
a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel
weir(s)
an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes
tea plantation
a facility for producing fertilizer
phosphate works
section of plateau
a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional
ruined dam
a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point
meander neck
intermittent wetland
a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation
gap
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
bar
a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively
shore
a building in which police are stationed
police post
a mill or water pump powered by wind
windmill
A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.
library
a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas
province
a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf
shelf edge
a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages
mine(s)
a planting of coconut trees
coconut grove
a part of a harbor where ships dock
docking basin
valleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East
wadies
a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture
agricultural facility
one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated
factory
a structure for interring bodies
tomb(s)
the axial depression of the mid-oceanic ridge system
median valley
a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill
former sugar mill
a place where two or more roads join
road junction
a park or pasture for community use
common
a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
spit
a facility for community recreation and other activities
community center
abandoned oil well
an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather
heath
an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin
petroleum basin
an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
an artificial pond or lake
reservoir(s)
a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals
market
the remains of a road used by ancient cultures
ancient road
a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships
dockyard
a small crater-shape depression in a karst area
sinkhole
an area covered with gravel
gravel area
freely associated state
a tract of land in the Arctic
arctic land
a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups
retreat
a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located
ancient site
a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river
sub-surface dam
a flat or gently sloping underwater surface extending seaward from the shore
platform
a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine
pagoda
the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning
college
a low bulge around the southeastern end of the island of Hawaii
a building for lodging military personnel
barracks
an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees
oil palm plantation
a lake in a crater or caldera
crater lake
a dried up or drained area of a former lake
lake bed(s)
a mine where lead ore is extracted
lead mine(s)
stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope
steps
a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till
moraine
a place where helicopters land and take off
heliport
post-secondary school with a specifically technical or vocational curriculum
technical school
a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
hill
a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products
dairy
mound(s)
a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels
coast guard station
a house used to provide lodging for paying guests
guest house
a strip or area of land having significance as an access way
corridor
long narrow elevations with steep sides
ridges
a planting of olive trees
olive grove
a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers
underground irrigation canal(s)
abandoned mine
a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass
rock
a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system
fan
a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.
facility
a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes
cairn
a mine where iron ore is extracted
iron mine(s)
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers
Bus Station
a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city
square
a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships
dock(s)
a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated
irrigated field(s)
an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor
roadstead
rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
hills
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
pool(s)
a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody
mangrove island
a subterranean passageway for transportation
tunnel
a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions
tundra
an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current
overfalls
a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation
spur(s)
a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses
stable
a facility for processing copper ore
copper works
one or more buildings where beer is brewed
brewery
a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams
oxbow lake
an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value
gasfield
a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting
jetty
an area of subdued corrugations off Baja California
arrugado
a valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon
shelf 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
hanging valley
a narrow break in a ridge or rise
a place where caravans stop for rest
halting place
a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge
ravine(s)
a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water
inlet
continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides
seachannels
a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.
marina
a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains
railroad signal
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.
automatic teller machine
a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants
bog(s)
a large inland body of standing water
lake
continent : Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania,Antarctica
continent
a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional
ruin(s)
prominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit
a populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities
farm village
the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm
farmstead
section of valley
an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature
tongue
long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts
fjords
the low part of an underwater gap or saddle separating basins, including a similar feature at the mouth of a fjord
a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other [See also gap]
pass
a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck
cutoff
Post Universitary Education Institutes (post graduate studies and highly specialised master programs) & MBA
postgrad & MBA
a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series
beach ridge
an area used for parking vehicles
parking lot
an area of palm trees where use is controlled
palm tree reserve
a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns
abandoned watercourse
a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war
destroyed populated place
a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out
maneuver area
reef
well-delineated subdivisions of a large and complex positive feature
a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals
sheepfold
a series of associated ridges or seamounts
range
an open as opposed to wooded area
field(s)
a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
second-order administrative division
a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited
museum
a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts
apron
an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted
gold mine(s)
a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline
oil pumping station
an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils
moor(s)
a gentle slope connecting areas of different elevations
ramp
a linear elevation on an icecap
icecap ridge
a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration
ore treatment plant
Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location
amusement park
lakes in a crater or caldera
crater lakes
a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes
economic region
an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for troops and naval personnel, a port for naval vessels, and from which operations are initiated
naval base
a fixture marking a point along a boundary
boundary marker
a small standing waterbody
pond
a building used as a human habitation
house(s)
seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
seat of a first-order administrative division
a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline
coast
A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.
mall
a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles
trail
elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream
a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream
waterfall(s)
bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley
cirques
a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation
pier
a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods
border post
a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle
slope(s)
a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations
religious populated place
a facility where research is carried out
research institute
ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised
fishponds
State Exam Preparation Centres
State Exam Prep Centre
a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region
plain
a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar
sugar refinery
a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle
ford
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
an area under cultivation
cultivated area
elevations rising generally less than 500 meters
an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation
bank(s)
a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation
leper colony
a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances
railroad
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
slope
a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes
land-tied island
a burial site
grave
a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land
stream bank
a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry
concession area
a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators
stadium
a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top
tablemount (or guyot)
an artificial watercourse
canal
political entity
a facility for carrying out experiments
experiment station
a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor
rise
a camp used by refugees
refugee camp
a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.
irrigation system
an area, usually a section of a port, where goods may be received and shipped free of customs duty and of most customs regulations
free trade zone
a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities
resort
an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations
moat
an area where vessels may anchor
anchorage
a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight
railroad station
a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice
nunatak
rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice
nunataks
a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
forest reserve
a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
dam
israeli settlement
a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope
an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining
polder
conspicuous, isolated rocky masses
rocks
abandoned railroad
an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation
park
a place lacking station facilities
Bus Stop
A theater designed chiefly for the performance of operas.
opera house
zone
a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction
cape
a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean
sea
abandoned railroad stop
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.
university
a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
wildlife reserve
section of stream
metro station (Underground, Tube, or Métro)
metro station
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
military base
a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream
delta
a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water
strait
a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion
monastery
a large fortified building or set of buildings
castle
ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs
pyramids
a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
talus slope
a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral
coral reef(s)
a controlled access entrance or exit
gate
hazards to surface navigation composed of unconsolidated material
shoals
a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles
space center
a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes
lake region
a mine from which salt is extracted
salt mine(s)
a building in which courts of law are held
courthouse
a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish
fishing area
a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals
corral(s)
a site of a land battle of historical importance
battlefield
a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water
irrigation ditch
section of independent political entity
a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development
agricultural reserve
a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water
causeway
a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream
stream bend
an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters
a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement
agricultural colony
a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use
reserve
a line separating adjacent drainage basins
divide
a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water
isthmus
bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
streams
an area characterized by industrial activity
industrial area
a government building
administrative facility
an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space
amphitheater
a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
fourth-order administrative division
a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur
coalfield
a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information
communication center
a burial place or ground
cemetery
Language Schools & Institutions
Language School
section of estate
a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand
dune(s)
a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area
cliff(s)
intermittent pool
a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients
clinic
a mill where oil is extracted from olives
olive oil mill
intermittent salt lake
abandoned airfield
a camp used by oilfield workers
oil camp
a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation
salt area
a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate
country house
a small valley-like feature
gully
an edifice dedicated to religious worship
temple(s)
a ditch which serves to drain the land
drainage ditch
seat of a third-order administrative division
a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes
sawmill
capital of a political entity
abandoned farm
a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups
hammock(s)
a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope
continental rise
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
fan(s)
an estate that specializes in the growing of bananas
banana plantation
a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan
housing development
a facility for use of and control by armed forces
military installation
population
An alternate name for a feature
alternate name
A Web page displaying a map
Map
stream, lake, ...
Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of neighbouring features. Applies when the feature has definite boarders.
neighbouring features
Type of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.
feature code
A Wikipedia article of which subject is the resource.
wikipedia article
A feature sharing a common boarder with the reference feature
neighbour
mountain, hill, rock, ...
The main category of the feature, as defined in geonames taxonomy.
feature class
A class of features.
Class
The preferred name of the feature.
name
A Wikipedia article
Wikipedia Article
A two letters country code in the ISO 3166 list
ISO country code
forest, heath, ...
A feature code.
Code
parks,area, ...
A feature parent of the current one, in either administrative or physical subdivision.
parent feature
A geonames map centered on the feature.
map
A feature close to the reference feature
nearby
spot, building, farm, ...
A geographical object uniquely defined by its geonames id.
Feature
Indicates that the subject resource is located in the object feature
located in
postal code
Modifications from version 2.0 : removed "#inCountry" ObjectProperty and "Country" class, replaced by "#countryCode" DatatypeProperty. "#name" and "#alternateName" declared as subproperties of skos:prefLabel and skos:altLabel respectively, no more need for the "Full" ontology present in version 2.0. Updated list of feature codes. Mappings from codes to external resources (GEMET) are removed. A further SKOS publication of feature codes will include status, dates, multilingual translations and mappings with other concept schemes.
Version 2.1 - 2010-05-10
undersea
A name in an official local language
official name
Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of children features
children features
Links to an RDF document containing the descriptions of nearby features
nearby features
city, village,...
A Document containing RDF description of one or several features.
RDF Data
country, state, region ...
road, railroad, ...