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.
The following FIPS codes apply to Helena:
| Place (Community) Code: | 37816 |
| State Code: | 13 (Georgia) |
| County Code: | 271 (Telfair County) |
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:
| State/Place Code: | 13/37816 |
| State/County Code: | 13/271 |
GPS Location - GNIS vs Census ...
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 Helena, it is a point within Helena 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 Helena, the GNIS GPS location is given as:
Lat: 32° 4' 43" (or 32.08°)
Lon: -82° 54' 36" (or -82.91°)
Determined by its statistical needs, the Census Bureau has defined a sampling area for Helena - this area also contains a map point. As with the GNIS code, the location of the Census point should be considered as being arbitrary within the sampling area.
For Helena, the Census 2010 GPS location is given as:
Lat: 32° 4' 44" (or 32.08°)
Lon: -82° 54' 36" (or -82.91°)
The map point defined by the Census Bureau lies 82.5 feet to the north<1> of the point given by the GNIS (see above).
You might note that the GPS location given for the 2010 Census is different than the location that was specified by the 2000 Census:
Lat: 32° 4' 28" (or 32.07°)
Lon: -82° 54' 45" (or -82.91°)
The GPS location given for the 2000 Census lies 1,798 feet to the southwest<2> of the point given by the 2010 Census.
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Helena is located in Region #3 (the South Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Helena is located in Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Helena is located in Region IV (Region 4).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Helena is located in Region IV (Region 4).
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 13/37816 (Place Name: Helena)
County: Telfair (FIPS State/County: 13/271 Count/Seq: 02/01)
Class: C1
Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Helena) 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- Telfair County).
GSA Code: 2660
MRF Code: 1350
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for State of Georgia: https://georgia.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. Census Bureau
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)