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 Meadowbrook:
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. Meadowbrook is located in Region #4 (the West Region). In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Meadowbrook is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Meadowbrook is located in Region IX (Region 9). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Meadowbrook is located in Region IX (Region 9). Referenced FIPS Records ...FIPS Code: 06/46520 (Place Name: Meadowbrook (Meadowbrook Heights)) County: Riverside (FIPS State/County: 06/065) Class: U8 Identifies a populated place (in this case, Meadowbrook) located wholly or substantially outside the boundaries of an incorporated place or CDP (Census Designated Place) but whose name has not been verified as authoritative by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). MSA Code: 6780 |
