Miscellaneous InformationVarious Identification Codes ...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 Angels City:
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:
Regional Codes ...For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Angels City is located in Region #4 (the West Region). In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Angels City is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Angels City is located in Region IX (Region 9). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Angels City is located in Region IX (Region 9). Referenced FIPS Records ...FIPS Code: 06/02132 (Place Name: Angels City (corporate name for Angels Camp)) County: Calaveras (FIPS State/County: 06/009) Class: C1 Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Angels City) that does not serve as a primary county division - or in other words, it is included in and is part of a primary county division (ie- Calaveras County). MRF Code: 80 |
