Miscellaneous Information
So far, we found very little information about Assonet. The little that we've found leads us believe that the community is historic.<1>
We've added Assonet to our Gazetteer with the hope that we can develop more information. If you can help us with Assonet, please Contact Us.
Various Identification Codes ...
GNIS Codes ...
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) was created to address the problems caused by spelling and naming variations. The BGN will usually recognize an existing name or, when necessary, chose a new name for a geographic feature (such as a mountain, lake, river, stream, city, town, village, dam, bridge, etc).
The BGN names are kept in a database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and it is the official Federal repository. The GNIS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
A unique and permanent code has been assigned for each name in the GNIS database. These names and identifiers are definitive and it is intended that they are to be used by all departments of the Federal Government:
GNIS ID for Assonet: 1948091
GNIS ID for Bristol County: 606929
GNIS ID for Massachusetts: 606926
FIPS Codes ...
In a past effort, various federal agencies created a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes.
The following FIPS codes apply to Assonet:
| Place (Community) Code: | 02340 |
| State Code: | 25 (Massachusetts) |
| County Code: | 005 (Bristol County) |
Since the Place and County FIPS codes are not unique and can be repeated in other States, it's necessary to combine the State code with the Place and County FIPS codes to uniquely identify them - for example:
| State/Place Code: | 25/02340 |
| State/County Code: | 25/005 |
As already mentioned, the FIPS codes are to be replaced by the GNIS codes. The following reflect those changes:
| FIPS Code | translates to | GNIS Code | |
| State of Massachusetts: | 25 | 606926 | |
| Bristol County: | 25/005 | 606929 | |
| Assonet: | 25/02340 | 1948091 |
GPS Location - GNIS Coordinates ...
An important aspect of the GNIS code is that it assigns a GPS location (the latitude/longitude) to the geographic feature. This location is simply a point on the map and does not represent the size or shape of the feature. In the case of Assonet, it is a point within Assonet that might be a post office, the city hall or simply an intersection - the point should really be considered arbitrary and only indicating a general location.
For Assonet, the GNIS GPS location is given as:
Lat: 41° 47' 45" (or 41.8°)
Lon: -71° 4' 4" (or -71.07°)
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Assonet would have been located in Region #1 (the Northeast Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Assonet would have been located in Division #1 (the New England Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Assonet would have been located in Region I (Region 1).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Assonet would have been located in Region I (Region 1).
ZIP Codes ...
While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a community like Assonet, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Assonet. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code are defined by the needs of the USPS and can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.
The ZIP code for Assonet: 02702<2>
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #613036 (Name of Record: Assonet)
Class: populated place
A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.
A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.
County: Bristol
Map Name: Assonet
Lat: 41.7959352 Lon: -71.0678212
Elev: 7 ft.
GNIS ID #1948091 (Name of Record: Assonet (historical))
Class: populated place
County: Bristol
Map Name: Unknown
Lat: 0 Lon: 0
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 25/02340 (Place Name: Assonet)
County: Bristol (FIPS State/County: 25/005)
Class: U6
Identifies a populated place (ie- Assonet) that is wholly or substantially located outside the boundaries of any incorporated place or CDP (Census Designated Place) that has an authoritative common name recognized by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
GSA Code: 39
MSA Code: 5400
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for State of Massachusetts: https://www.mass.gov/
The official website of the U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN)
The official website of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
The official website of the U.S. Census Bureau
The official website of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Footnotes ...
| <1> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Assonet, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Assonet or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |