The location search uses a gazetteer to translate a place, or geographic name, to a (latitude, longitude) point. The gazetteer is a composite of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's (NGA) International Gazetteer, located at http://gnswww.nga.mil/geonames/GNS/index.jsp, and the US Geological Survey's (USGS) US Concise and Antartica gazetteers, located at: http://geonames.usgs.gov/index.html.

You may enter any part of a gazetteer feature name or feature type. For example, entering mountain canada will return Dillon Mountain, mountain, (Nunavut Canada). Additionally, a box listing up to 10 other selected places with the words mountain and canada will appear.

Gazetteer Data

Designation
area	arroyo	bar	basin	bay	beach
bench	bend	canal	cape	cemetery	channel
church	civil	cliff	crater	dam	falls
flat	forest	gap	glacier	gut	harbor
island	lake	locale	park	pillar	plain
ppl	range	reserve	reservoir	ridge	school
sea	stream	summit	swamp	trail	valley

International Gazetter Designation Names

Designation Designation Definition

first-order administrative division a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States

second-order administrative division a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

third-order administrative division a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

fourth-order administrative division a subdivision of a third-order administrative division

administrative division an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level

administrative facility a government building

agricultural colony a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement

agricultural facility a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture

airbase an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated

airfield a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo

heliport a place where helicopters land and take off

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

abandoned airfield

seaplane landing area a place on a waterbody where floatplanes land and take off

amphitheater an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats about a stage or open space

anchorage an area where vessels may anchor

ancient site a place where archaeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located

apron a gentle slope, with a generally smooth surface, particularly found around groups of islands and seamounts [Undersea Feature]

arch a natural or man-made structure in the form of an arch

area a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries

arrugado an area of subdued corrugations off Baja California [Undersea Feature, refers to the Guadalupe Arrugado; not to be applied to new features]

asphalt lake a small basin containing naturally occurring asphalt

astronomical station a point on the earth whose position has been determined by observations of celestial bodies

asylum a facility where the insane are cared for and protected

athletic field a tract of land used for playing team sports, and athletic track and field events

atoll(s) a ring-shaped coral reef which has closely spaced islands on it encircling a lagoon

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

bay a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

bays coastal indentations between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

beach a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves

beaches a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves

beacon a fixed artificial navigation mark

bridge a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across

ruined bridge a destroyed or decayed bridge which is no longer functional

badlands an area characterized by a maze of very closely spaced, deep, narrow, steep-sided ravines, and sharp crests and pinnacles

borderland a region adjacent to a continent, normally occupied by or bordering a shelf, that is highly irregular with depths well in excess of those typical of a shelf [Undersea Feature]

bight(s) an open body of water forming a slight recession in a coastline

banks elevations, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation [Undersea Feature, 20m or more deep]

building(s) a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.

boulder field a high altitude or high latitude bare, flat area covered with large angular rocks

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

blowout(s) a small depression in sandy terrain, caused by wind erosion

bench a long, narrow bedrock platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody

bench a small terrace [Undersea Feature]

bank(s) an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation

stream bank a sloping margin of a stream channel which normally confines the stream to its channel on land

bank an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for safe surface navigation [Undersea Feature, 20m or more deep]

section of bank

bog(s) a wetland characterized by peat forming sphagnum moss, sedge, and other acid-water plants

boundary marker a fixture marking a point along a boundary

barracks a building for lodging military personnel

breakwater a structure erected to break the force of waves at the entrance to a harbor or port

drainage basin the area drained by a stream

petroleum basin an area underlain by an oil-rich structural basin

basin a depression more or less equidimensional in plan and of variable extent [Undersea Feature]

baling station a facility for baling agricultural products

battlefield the site of a land battle of historical importance

boatyard a waterside facility for servicing, repairing, and building small vessels

burial cave(s) a cave used for human burials

bush(es) a small clump of conspicuous bushes in an otherwise bare area

butte(s) a small, isolated, usually flat-topped hill with steep sides

cape a land area more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction

icecap a dome-shaped mass of glacial ice covering an area of mountain summits or other high lands; smaller than an ice sheet

cairn a heap of stones erected as a landmark or for other purposes

cave(s) an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff

cordillera an entire mountain system including the subordinate ranges, interior plateaus, and basins [Undersea Feature]

cleft(s) a deep narrow slot, notch, or groove in a coastal cliff

church a building for public Christian worship

channel the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows

lake channel(s) that part of a lake having water deep enough for navigation between islands, shoals, etc.

marine channel that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable

navigation channel a buoyed channel of sufficient depth for the safe navigation of vessels

caldera a depression measuring kilometers across formed by the collapse of a volcanic mountain

cliff(s) a high, steep to perpendicular slope overlooking a waterbody or lower area

clearing an area in a forest with trees removed

common a park or pasture for community use

camp(s) a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use

logging camp a camp used by loggers

labor camp a camp used by migrant or temporary laborers

mining camp a camp used by miners

oil camp a camp used by oilfield workers

abandoned camp

refugee camp a camp used by refugees

cemetery a burial place or ground

confluence a place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together

canal an artificial watercourse

aqueduct a conduit used to carry water

canal bend a conspicuously curved or bent section of a canal

drainage canal an artificial waterway carrying water away from a wetland or from drainage ditches

irrigation canal a canal which serves as a main conduit for irrigation water

navigation canal(s) a watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels

abandoned canal

underground irrigation canal(s) a gently inclined underground tunnel bringing water for irrigation from aquifers

section of canal

concession area a lease of land by a government for economic development, e.g., mining, forestry

canyons relatively narrow, deep depressions with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope [Undersea Feature]

canyon a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area

canyon a relatively narrow, deep depression with steep sides, the bottom of which generally has a continuous slope [Undersea Feature]

coalfield a region in which coal deposits of possible economic value occur

communication center a facility, including buildings, antennae, towers and electronic equipment for receiving and transmitting information

cone(s) a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material

cove(s) a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay

corridor a strip or area of land having significance as an access way

tidal creek(s) a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents

current a horizontal flow of water in a given direction with uniform velocity

cirque a bowl-like hollow partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley

cirques bowl-like hollows partially surrounded by cliffs or steep slopes at the head of a glaciated valley

corral(s) a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing animals

continental rise a gentle slope rising from oceanic depths towards the foot of a continental slope [Undersea Feature]

crater(s) a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action

casino a building used for entertainment, especially gambling

coast a zone of variable width straddling the shoreline

castle a large fortified building or set of buildings

customs house a building in a port where customs and duties are paid, and where vessels are entered and cleared

causeway a raised roadway across wet ground or shallow water

former causeway a causeway no longer used for transportation

courthouse a building in which courts of law are held

atomic center a facility where atomic research is carried out

business center a place where a number of businesses are located

community center a facility for community recreation and other activities

facility center a place where more than one facility is situated

medical center a complex of health care buildings including two or more of the following: hospital, medical school, clinic, pharmacy, doctor's offices, etc.

religious center a facility where more than one religious activity is carried out, e.g., retreat, school, monastery, worship

space center a facility for launching, tracking, or controlling satellites and space vehicles

cuesta(s) an asymmetric ridge formed on tilted strata

cultivated area an area under cultivation

cutoff a channel formed as a result of a stream cutting through a meander neck

convent a building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion

dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water

ruined dam a destroyed or decayed dam which is no longer functional

sub-surface dam a dam put down to bedrock in a sand river

dairy a facility for the processing, sale and distribution of milk or milk products

dock(s) a waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships

docking basin a part of a harbor where ships dock

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

dockyard a facility for servicing, building, or repairing ships

deep a deep hole in a trench [Undersea Feature, refers to Challenger Deep, Emden Deep, and Horizon Deep; not to be applied to new features]

housing development a tract of land on which many houses of similar design are built according to a development plan

dike an earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control

delta a flat plain formed by alluvial deposits at the mouth of a stream

icecap dome a comparatively elevated area on an icecap

fuel depot an area where fuel is stored

depression(s) a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage

icecap depression a comparatively depressed area on an icecap

desert a large area with little or no vegetation due to extreme environmental conditions

ditch a small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land

drainage ditch a ditch which serves to drain the land

irrigation ditch a ditch which serves to distribute irrigation water

ditch mouth(s) an area where a drainage ditch enters a lagoon, lake or bay

dune(s) a wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand

divide a line separating adjacent drainage basins

shelf edge a line along which there is a marked increase of slope at the outer margin of a continental shelf or island shelf

sandy desert an extensive tract of shifting sand and sand dunes

escarpment (or scarp) an elongated and comparatively steep slope separating flat or gently sloping areas [Undersea Feature]

estate(s) a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities

banana plantation an estate that specializes in the growing of bananas

cotton plantation an estate specializing in the cultivation of cotton

oil palm plantation an estate specializing in the cultivation of oil palm trees

rubber plantation an estate which specializes in growing and tapping rubber trees

sugar plantation an estate that specializes in growing sugar cane

sisal plantation an estate that specializes in growing sisal

tea plantation an estate which specializes in growing tea bushes

section of estate

estuary a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences

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

fan a relatively smooth feature normally sloping away from the lower termination of a canyon or canyon system [Undersea Feature]

facility a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.

fishing area a fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish

fjord a long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arm of the sea at high latitudes. Usually along mountainous coasts

fjords long, narrow, steep-walled, deep-water arms of the sea at high latitudes, usually along mountainous coasts

field(s) an open as opposed to wooded area

irrigated field(s) a tract of level or terraced land which is irrigated

waterfall(s) a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream

section of waterfall(s)

mud flat(s) a relatively level area of mud either between high and low tide lines, or subject to flooding

tidal flat(s) a large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide

flat a small level or nearly level area [Undersea Feature]

foundry a building or works where metal casting is carried out

ford a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle

fork a branch of a canyon or valley [Undersea Feature]

farm a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture

abandoned farm

farms tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture

farmstead the buildings and adjacent service areas of a farm

forest(s) an area dominated by tree vegetation

fossilized forest a forest fossilized by geologic processes and now exposed at the earth's surface

forks a branch of a canyon or valley [Undersea Feature]

fracture zone an extensive linear zone of irregular topography of the sea floor, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical ridges, troughs, or escarpments [Undersea Feature]

fissure a crack associated with volcanism

fort a defensive structure or earthworks

furrow a closed, linear, narrow, shallow depression [Undersea Feature]

ferry a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody

gap a low place in a ridge, not used for transportation

gap a narrow break in a ridge or rise [Undersea Feature]

gasfield an area containing a subterranean store of natural gas of economic value

gate a controlled access entrance or exit

garden(s) an enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life

guest house a house used to provide lodging for paying guests

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

gully a small valley-like feature [Undersea Feature]

gas-oil separator plant a facility for separating gas from oil

grazing area an area of grasses and shrubs used for grazing

gorge(s) a short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley

grassland an area dominated by grass vegetation

coconut grove a planting of coconut trees

grave a burial site

olive grove a planting of olive trees

palm grove a planting of palm trees

pine grove a planting of pine trees

gulf a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay

gravel area an area covered with gravel

geyser a type of hot spring with intermittent eruptions of jets of hot water and steam

harbor(s) a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships

section of harbor

headland a high projection of land extending into a large body of water beyond the line of the coast

hermitage a secluded residence, usually for religious sects

hill a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m

hills rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m

hill an elevation rising generally less than 500 meters [Undersea Feature]

hills elevations rising generally less than 500 meters [Undersea Feature]

halting place a place where caravans stop for rest

hammock(s) a patch of ground, distinct from and slightly above the surrounding plain or wetland. Often occurs in groups

rock desert a relatively sand-free high bedrock plateau in a hot desert, with or without a gravel veneer

hole a small depression of the sea floor [Undersea Feature]

house(s) a building used as a human habitation

country house a large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate

hospital a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated

clinic a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients

dispensary a building where medical or dental aid is dispensed

leprosarium an asylum or hospital for lepers

historical site a place of historical importance

heath an upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather

hotel a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public

hut a small primitive house

huts small primitive houses

industrial area an area characterized by industrial activity

inlet a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water

former inlet an inlet which has been filled in, or blocked by deposits

military installation a facility for use of and control by armed forces

interfluve a relatively undissected upland between adjacent stream valleys

island a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

artificial island an island created by landfill or diking and filling in a wetland, bay, or lagoon

mangrove island a mangrove swamp surrounded by a waterbody

islands tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water

land-tied island a coastal island connected to the mainland by barrier beaches, levees or dikes

section of island

isthmus a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water

research institute a facility where research is carried out

jetty a structure built out into the water at a river mouth or harbor entrance to regulate currents and silting

knoll an elevation rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit [Undersea Feature]

knolls elevations rising generally more than 500 meters and less than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summits [Undersea Feature]

karst area a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage

Arctic land a tract of land in the Arctic

lava area an area of solidified lava

lake bed(s) a dried up or drained area of a former lake

locality a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries

ledge a rocky projection or outcrop, commonly linear and near shore [Undersea Feature]

landing a place where boats receive or discharge passengers and freight, but lacking most port facilities

leper colony a settled area inhabited by lepers in relative isolation

levee a natural low embankment bordering a distributary or meandering stream; often built up artificially to control floods

levee an embankment bordering a canyon, valley, or seachannel [Undersea Feature]

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

lagoons shallow coastal waterbodies, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature

section of lagoon

lake a large inland body of standing water

crater lake a lake in a crater or caldera

intermittent lake

salt lake an inland body of salt water with no outlet

intermittent salt lake

oxbow lake a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams

intermittent oxbow lake

lakes large inland bodies of standing water

underground lake a standing body of water in a cave

crater lakes lakes in a crater or caldera

intermittent lakes

salt lakes inland bodies of salt water with no outlet

intermittent salt lakes

section of lake

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

leased area a tract of land leased by the United Kingdom from the People's Republic of China to form part of Hong Kong

lighthouse a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light

marina a harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.

median valley the axial depression of the mid-oceanic ridge system [Undersea Feature]

meadow a small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation

mesa(s) a flat-topped, isolated elevation with steep slopes on all sides, less extensive that a plateau

mesa an isolated, extensive, flat-topped elevation on the shelf, with relatively steep sides [Undersea Feature]

factory one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated

brewery one or more buildings where beer is brewed

cannery a building where food items are canned

copper works a facility for processing copper ore

limekiln a furnace in which limestone is reduced to lime

munitions plant a factory where ammunition is made

salt evaporation ponds diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt

phosphate works a facility for producing fertilizer

abandoned factory

sugar refinery a facility for converting raw sugar into refined sugar

mangrove swamp a tropical tidal mud flat characterized by mangrove vegetation

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

market a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals

mill(s) a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products

ore treatment plant a facility for improving the metal content of ore by concentration

olive oil mill a mill where oil is extracted from olives

sugar mill a facility where sugar cane is processed into raw sugar

former sugar mill a sugar mill no longer used as a sugar mill

sawmill a mill where logs or lumber are sawn to specified shapes and sizes

windmill a mill or water pump powered by wind

water mill a mill powered by running water

mine(s) a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages

mining area an area of mine sites where minerals and ores are extracted

gold mine(s) a mine where gold ore, or alluvial gold is extracted

coal mine(s) a mine where coal is extracted

chrome mine(s) a mine where chrome ore is extracted

copper mine(s) a mine where copper ore is extracted

mound(s) a low, isolated, rounded hill

diatomite mine(s) a place where diatomaceous earth is extracted

mound a low, isolated, rounded hill [Undersea Feature]

iron mine(s) a mine where iron ore is extracted

monument a commemorative structure or statue

salt mine(s) a mine from which salt is extracted

nickel mine(s) a mine where nickel ore is extracted

lead mine(s) a mine where lead ore is extracted

placer mine(s) a place where heavy metals are concentrated and running water is used to extract them from unconsolidated sediments

abandoned mine

quarry(-ies) a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted

tin mine(s) a mine where tin ore is extracted

mole a massive structure of masonry or large stones serving as a pier or breakwater

moor(s) an area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils

moat an annular depression that may not be continuous, located at the base of many seamounts, islands, and other isolated elevations [Undersea Feature]

moraine a mound, ridge, or other accumulation of glacial till

marsh(es) a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation

salt marsh a flat area, subject to periodic salt water inundation, dominated by grassy salt-tolerant plants

mosque a building for public Islamic worship

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

abandoned mission

monastery a building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion

mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more

mountains a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges

mountains a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature [Undersea Feature]

mountain a well-delineated subdivision of a large and complex positive feature [Undersea Feature]

museum a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited

maneuver area a tract of land where military field exercises are carried out

meander neck a narrow strip of land between the two limbs of a meander loop at its narrowest point

novitiate a religious house or school where novices are trained

narrows a navigable narrow part of a bay, strait, river, etc.

nursery(-ies) a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting

nunatak a rock or mountain peak protruding through glacial ice

nunataks rocks or mountain peaks protruding through glacial ice

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

oasis(-es) an area in a desert made productive by the availability of water

observation point a wildlife or scenic observation point

observatory a facility equipped for observation of atmospheric or space phenomena

radio observatory a facility equipped with an array of antennae for receiving radio waves from space

orchard(s) a planting of fruit or nut trees

ocean one of the major divisions of the vast expanse of salt water covering part of the earth

oilfield an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value

oil pipeline junction a section of an oil pipeline where two or more pipes join together

oil pipeline a pipeline used for transporting oil

abandoned oil well

oil refinery a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products

tank farm a tract of land occupied by large, cylindrical, metal tanks in which oil or liquid petrochemicals are stored

oil well a well from which oil may be pumped

overfalls an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current

palace a large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence

pan a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool

pans a near-level shallow, natural depression or basin, usually containing an intermittent lake, pond, or pool

pass a break in a mountain range or other high obstruction, used for transportation from one side to the other

political entity

dependent political entity

freely associated state

independent political entity

section of independent political entity

semi-independent political entity

peat cutting area an area where peat is harvested

peninsula an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water

section of peninsula

pagoda a tower-like storied structure, usually a Buddhist shrine

pier a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation

peak a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature

parking lot an area used for parking vehicles

peaks pointed elevations atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic features

peaks prominent elevations, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit [Undersea Feature]

peak a prominent elevation, part of a larger feature, either pointed or of very limited extent across the summit [Undersea Feature]

plateau an elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams

section of plateau

polder an area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining

platform a flat or gently sloping underwater surface extending seaward from the shore [Undersea Feature]

plain(s) an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area

plain a flat, gently sloping or nearly level region [Undersea Feature]

section of plain

plateau a comparatively flat-topped feature of considerable extent, dropping off abruptly on one or more sides [Undersea Feature]

oil pumping station a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline

water pumping station a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline

pond a small standing waterbody

intermittent pond

salt pond a small standing body of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast

intermittent salt pond(s)

ponds small standing waterbodies

fishponds the ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised

intermittent ponds

salt ponds small standing bodies of salt water often in a marsh or swamp, usually along a seacoast

pinnacle a high tower or spire-shaped pillar of rock or coral, alone or cresting a summit [Undersea Feature]

post office a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed

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

intermittent pool

police post a building in which police are stationed

populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

seat of a first-order administrative division seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

capital of a political entity

populated locality an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings

abandoned populated place

religious populated place a populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations

populated places cities, towns, villages, or other agglomerations of buildings where people live and work

destroyed populated place a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war

section of populated place

abandoned police post

park an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation

park gate a controlled access to a park

park headquarters a park administrative facility

promenade a place for public walking, usually along a beach front

prison a facility for confining prisoners

reformatory a facility for confining, training, and reforming young law offenders

abandoned prison

promontory(-ies) a bluff or prominent hill overlooking or projecting into a lowland

parish an ecclesiastical district

port a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor

province a region identifiable by a group of similar physiographic features whose characteristics are markedly in contrast with surrounding areas [Undersea Feature]

power station a facility for generating electric power

hydroelectric power station a building where electricity is generated from water power

border post a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods

customs post a building at an international boundary where customs and duties are paid on goods

patrol post a post from which patrols are sent out

point a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape

portage a place where boats, goods, etc., are carried overland between navigable waters

points tapering pieces of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape

pyramid an ancient massive structure of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs

pyramids ancient massive structures of square ground plan with four triangular faces meeting at a point and used for enclosing tombs

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

quay a structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing for ships and which generally provides cargo handling facilities

ravine a small canyon [Undersea Feature]

reach a straight section of a navigable stream or channel between two bends

road an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles

ancient road the remains of a road used by ancient cultures

road bend a conspicuously curved or bent section of a road

road cut an excavation cut through a hill or ridge for a road

beach ridge a ridge of sand just inland and parallel to the beach, usually in series

ridge(s) a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest

icecap ridge a linear elevation on an icecap

ridge a long narrow elevation with steep sides [Undersea Feature]

road junction a place where two or more roads join

roadstead an open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor

ridges long narrow elevations with steep sides [Undersea Feature]

golf course a recreation field where golf is played

racetrack a track where races are held

stony desert a desert plain characterized by a surface veneer of gravel and stones

republic

reserve a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use

agricultural reserve a tract of land reserved for agricultural reclamation and/or development

forest reserve a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use of species or products

hunting reserve a tract of land used primarily for hunting

nature reserve an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat

palm tree reserve an area of palm trees where use is controlled

reservation a tract of land set aside for aboriginal, tribal, or native populations

wildlife reserve a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife

reef(s) a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material

coral reef(s) a surface-navigation hazard composed of coral

reefs surface-navigation hazards composed of consolidated material [Undersea Feature, less than 20m deep]

reef a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material [Undersea Feature, less than 20m deep]

section of reef

region an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics

economic region a region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes

lake region a tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes

resthouse a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers

rise a broad elevation that rises gently, and generally smoothly, from the sea floor [Undersea Feature]

railroad junction a place where two or more railroad tracks join

rock a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass

rockfall an irregular mass of fallen rock at the base of a cliff or steep slope

rookery the breeding place of a colony of birds or seals

rocks conspicuous, isolated rocky masses

religious site an ancient site of significant religious importance

retreat a place of temporary seclusion, especially for religious groups

ramp a gentle slope connecting areas of different elevations [Undersea Feature]

ranch(es) a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock

artillery range a tract of land used for artillery firing practice

range a series of associated ridges or seamounts [Undersea Feature]

rapids a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed

railroad a permanent twin steel-rail track on which freight and passenger cars move long distances

abandoned railroad

railroad siding a short track parallel to and joining the main track

railroad signal a signal at the entrance of a particular section of track governing the movement of trains^M

resort a specialized facility for vacation, health, or participation sports activities

railroad station a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight

abandoned railroad station

railroad stop a place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight

abandoned railroad stop

reservoir(s) an artificial pond or lake

intermittent reservoir

water tank a contained pool or tank of water at, below, or above ground level

caravan route the route taken by caravans

ruin(s) a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional

ravine(s) a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge

railroad yard a system of tracks used for the making upof trains, and switching and storing freight cars

salt area a shallow basin or flat where salt accumulates after periodic inundation

sand area a tract of land covered with sand

dry stream bed a channel formerly containing the water of a stream

sabkha(s) a salt flat or salt encrusted plain subject to periodic inundation from flooding or high tides

school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place

agricultural school a school with a curriculum focused on agriculture

college the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning

military school a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum

maritime school a school at which maritime sciences form the core of the curriculum

seachannel a continuously sloping, elongated depression commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides [Undersea Feature]

scrubland an area of low trees, bushes, and shrubs stunted by some environmental limitation

escarpment a long line of cliffs or steep slopes separating level surfaces above and below

seachannels continuously sloping, elongated depressions commonly found in fans or plains and customarily bordered by levees on one or two sides [Undersea Feature]

sound a long arm of the sea forming a channel between the mainland and an island or islands; or connecting two larger bodies of water

saddle a broad, open pass crossing a ridge or between hills or mountains

saddle a low part, resembling in shape a saddle, in a ridge or between contiguous seamounts [Undersea Feature]

sea a large body of salt water more or less confined by continuous land or chains of islands forming a subdivision of an ocean

shelf a zone adjacent to a continent (or around an island) that extends from the low water line to a depth at which there is usually a marked increase of slope towards oceanic depths [Undersea Feature]

shoal a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material [Undersea Feature, less than 20m deep]

shoal(s) a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material

shore a narrow zone bordering a waterbody which covers and uncovers at high and low water, respectively

sheepfold a fence or wall enclosure for sheep and other small herd animals

shrine a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept

storehouse a building for storing goods, especially provisions

shoals surface-navigation hazards composed of unconsolidated material [Undersea Feature, less than 20m deep]

shelf valley a valley on the shelf, generally the shoreward extension of a canyon [Undersea Feature]

sill the low part of an underwater gap or saddle separating basins, including a similar feature at the mouth of a fjord

sill the low part of a gap or saddle separating basins [Undersea Feature]

sinkhole a small crater-shape depression in a karst area

sluice a conduit or passage for carrying off surplus water from a waterbody, usually regulated by means of a sluice gate

slide a mound of earth material, at the base of a slope and the associated scoured area

slope(s) a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle

slope the slope seaward from the shelf edge to the beginning of a continental rise or the point where there is a general reduction in slope [Undersea Feature]

seamounts elevations rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit [Undersea Feature]

seamount an elevation rising generally more than 1,000 meters and of limited extent across the summit [Undersea Feature]

snowfield an area of permanent snow and ice forming the accumulation area of a glacier

sanitarium a facility where victims of physical or mental disorders are treated

spa a resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring

spit a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody

spillway a passage or outlet through which surplus water flows over, around or through a dam

spring(s) a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground

sulphur spring(s) a place where sulphur ground water flows naturally out of the ground

hot spring(s) a place where hot ground water flows naturally out of the ground

spur a subordinate elevation, ridge, or rise projecting outward from a larger feature [Undersea Feature]

spur(s) a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation

square a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city

street a paved urban thoroughfare

stable a building for the shelter and feeding of farm animals, especially horses

stadium a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators

stock route a route taken by livestock herds

stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land

anabranch a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream

stream bend a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a stream

canalized stream a stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened

distributary(-ies) a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal

headwaters the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin

intermittent stream

section of intermittent stream

stream mouth(s) a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea

abandoned watercourse a former stream or distributary no longer carrying flowing water, but still evident due to lakes, wetland, topographic or vegetation patterns

streams bodies of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land

lost river a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area

section of stream

scientific research base a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored

coast guard station a facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels

experiment station a facility for carrying out experiments

forest station a collection of buildings and facilities for carrying out forest management

inspection station a station at which vehicles, goods, and people are inspected

meteorological station a station at which weather elements are recorded

radio station a facility for producing and transmitting information by radio waves

satellite station a facility for tracking and communicating with orbiting satellites

whaling station a facility for butchering whales and processing train oil

steps stones or slabs placed for ease in ascending or descending a steep slope

strait a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water

swamp a wetland dominated by tree vegetation

irrigation system a network of ditches and one or more of the following elements: water supply, reservoir, canal, pump, well, drain, etc.

talus slope a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope

territory

terrace a relatively flat horizontal or gently inclined surface, sometimes long and narrow, which is bounded by a steeper ascending slope on one side and by a steep descending slope on the opposite side [Undersea Feature]

tomb(s) a structure for interring bodies

temple(s) an edifice dedicated to religious worship

tablemounts (or guyots) seamounts having a comparatively smooth, flat top [Undersea Feature]

tablemount (or guyot) a seamount having a comparatively smooth, flat top [Undersea Feature]

tongue an elongate (tongue-like) extension of a flat sea floor into an adjacent higher feature [Undersea Feature]

cattle dipping tank a small artificial pond used for immersing cattle in chemically treated water for disease control

tunnel a subterranean passageway for transportation

canal tunnel a tunnel through which a canal passes

natural tunnel a cave that is open at both ends

road tunnel a tunnel through which a road passes

railroad tunnel a tunnel through which a railroad passes

tunnels subterranean passageways for transportation

tower a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter

tribal area a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes

tree(s) a conspicuous tree used as a landmark

interdune trough(s) a long wind swept trough between parallel longitudinal dunes

trough a long depression of the sea floor characteristically flat bottomed and steep sided, and normally shallower than a trench [Undersea Feature]

triangulation station a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation

trail a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles

oil pipeline terminal a tank farm or loading facility at the end of an oil pipeline

trench a long, narrow, characteristically very deep and asymmetrical depression of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides [Undersea Feature]

terrace a long, narrow alluvial platform bounded by steeper slopes above and below, usually overlooking a waterbody

tundra a marshy, treeless, high latitude plain, dominated by mosses, lichens, and low shrub vegetation under permafrost conditions

upland an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief

United States Government Establishment a facility operated by the United States Government in Panama

valley an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream

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

valleys elongated depressions usually traversed by a stream

valley a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient. (This term is generally not used for features that have canyon-like characteristics for a significant portion of their extent) [Undersea Feature]

section of valley

veterinary facility a building or camp at which veterinary services are available

vineyard a planting of grapevines

vineyards plantings of grapevines

volcano a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top

valleys a relatively shallow, wide depression, the bottom of which usually has a continuous gradient. (This term is generally not used for features that have canyon-like characteristics for a significant portion of their extent) [Undersea Feature]

wadi a valley or ravine, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season becomes a watercourse; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East

wadi bend a conspicuously curved or bent segment of a wadi

wadi junction a place where two or more wadies join

wadi mouth the lower terminus of a wadi where it widens into an adjoining floodplain, depression, or waterbody

wadies valleys or ravines, bounded by relatively steep banks, which in the rainy season become watercourses; found primarily in North Africa and the Middle East

section of wadi

wall a thick masonry structure, usually enclosing a field or building, or forming the side of a structure

ancient wall the remains of a linear defensive stone structure

weir(s) a small dam in a stream, designed to raise the water level or to divert stream flow through a desired channel

wharf(-ves) a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities

whirlpool a turbulent, rotating movement of water in a stream

well a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface

abandoned well

wells cylindrical holes, pits, or tunnels drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface

wreck the site of the remains of a wrecked vessel

wetland an area subject to inundation, usually characterized by bog, marsh, or swamp vegetation

intermittent wetland

watercourse a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water

waterhole(s) a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas

waterworks a facility for supplying potable water through a water source and a system of pumps and filtration beds

zone

buffer zone a zone recognized as a buffer between two nations in which military presence is minimal or absent

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

leased zone a tract of land leased by the United States from Panama

zoo a zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition

Lat-Long Boxes:	(44,-50.2),(42.4,-55)
	10n20e
	10north 10south
Gazetteer:	Lake
Gazetteer:	Kansas

Lat-Long Boxes:	(44,-50.2),(45.4,-55) OR (-44,130),(-45,135) OR (-89,130),(-90,135) OR (89,0),(90,5)
Lat-Long Boxes:	(44N,50.2w),(45.4N,55w) OR (44s,130E),(45S,135E) OR (89N,130E),(90S,135E) OR (89n,0),(90,5e)
Points	(44,-50) OR (-44,130) OR (-89,130) OR (89,0)
Points	(44n,50w) OR (44s,130e) OR (89s,130e) OR (89n,0)
Gazetteer:	Baltimore OR Los Angeles

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