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Ada County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Physical Features
Beaches 1
Cliffs 1
Flats 2
Gaps 6
Islands 2
Lakes 6
Pillars 1
Rapids 3
Springs 1
Streams 42
Summits 28
Valleys 27
Cultural Features
Airports 11
Bridges 4
Buildings 50
Canals 97
Cemeteries 11
Churches 5
Civil 7
Dams 10
Hospitals 8
Locales 38
Mines 3
Parks 19
Reserves 1
Reservoirs 5
Schools 97
Towers 11
Trails 2
Historical Features
Locales 1
Populated Places 3
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Idaho's National Historic Landmarks