Feature Types

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Code Feature Type Definition
123 Bedrock contour line Imaginary lines that connect points of equal value of bedrock surface elevation
125 Bedrock spot height Altitude of a point of the bedrock surface
134 Bridge A structure that spans and provides a passage over a road, railway, river, or some other obstacle
146 Cliff A high, very steep to perpendicular or overhanging face of rock or ice.
147 Cliff boundary The boundary of the cliff.
148 Coastline A line or zone where the land meets the sea or some other large expanse of water. This includes the boundaries of continent and island feature types.
152 Contour line Imaginary lines, or lines on a map or chart, that connect points of equal value, e.g. elevation of the land surface.
170 Embankment A linear structure, usually of earth or gravel, shaped as to extend above the natural ground surface.
229 Landing area Any locality either on land, water or structures, including airports/helipads and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft. Landing areas may or may not have facilities for the shelter and servicing of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.
252 Path A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
278 Road A long piece of hard ground that people can drive along from one place to another.
310 Spot height Altitude of a point on the land surface
334 Tunnel A underground passageway, especially one for trains or cars that passes under a mountain, river or a congested urban area