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 Attu Station, it is a point within Attu Station 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 Attu Station, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   52° 56' 15"   (or 52.9°)

Lon:   173° 14' 15"   (or 173.2°)  

Regional Codes ...

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

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

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

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