Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

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 Alcan Border, it is a point within Alcan Border 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 Alcan Border, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   62° 43' 23"   (or 62.7°)

Lon:   -141° 11' 17"   (or -141.19°)  

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Alcan Border is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Alcan Border is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Alcan Border is located in Region X (Region 10).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Alcan Border is located in Region X (Region 10).