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 Point Whitshed, it is a point within Point Whitshed 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 Point Whitshed, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   60° 28' 10"   (or 60.5°)

Lon:   -145° 57' 28"   (or -145.96°)  

Regional Codes ...

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

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

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

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

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 02/61960   (Place Name: Point Whitshed (Variant: Point Whiteshed))

County: Valdez-Cordova (CA)     (FIPS State/County: 02/261)

Class: U6

Identifies a populated place (ie- Point Whitshed) 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: 2122