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 West Modesto:
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. West Modesto is located in Region #4 (the West Region). In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. West Modesto is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. West Modesto is located in Region IX (Region 9). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. West Modesto is located in Region IX (Region 9). Referenced FIPS Records ...FIPS Code: 06/84578 (Place Name: West Modesto) County: Stanislaus (FIPS State/County: 06/099) Class: U6 Identifies a populated place (ie- West Modesto) 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: 4140 MSA Code: 5170 |
