Miscellaneous Information

Various 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.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Chilcoot - Vinton. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

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 Chilcoot - Vinton, it is a point within Chilcoot - Vinton 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 Chilcoot - Vinton, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   39° 47' 51"   (or 39.8°)

Lon:   -120° 8' 22"   (or -120.14°)  

Regional Codes ...

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

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

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Chilcoot - Vinton is located in Region IX (Region 9).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Chilcoot - Vinton is located in Region IX (Region 9).

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 Chilcoot - Vinton, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Chilcoot - Vinton. 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 Chilcoot - Vinton: 96105<1>

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Chilcoot - Vinton. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Plumas County: www.countyofplumas.com/

The official website for State of California: https://www.ca.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. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)