Miscellaneous Information

Various Identification Codes ...

GNIS Codes ...

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names (BGN) was created to address the problems caused by spelling and naming variations. The BGN will usually recognize an existing name or, when necessary, chose a name for a geographic feature (such as a mountain, lake, river, stream, city, town, village, dam, bridge, etc).

The BGN names are kept in a database called the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and it is the official Federal repository. The GNIS is operated and maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

A unique and permanent code has been assigned for each name in the GNIS database. These names and identifiers are definitive and it is intended that they are to be used by all departments of the Federal Government:

GNIS ID for The Rock: 333213

GNIS ID for Upson County: 346759

GNIS ID for Georgia: 1705317

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 The Rock:

Place (Community) Code:	76112
State Code:	13 (Georgia)
County Code:	293 (Upson 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:	13/76112
State/County Code:	13/293

As already mentioned, the FIPS codes are to be replaced by the GNIS codes. The following reflect those changes:

	FIPS Code	translates to	GNIS Code
State of Georgia:	13		1705317
Upson County:	13/293		346759
The Rock:	13/76112		333213

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 The Rock, it is a point within The Rock 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 The Rock, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   32° 57' 50"   (or 32.96°)

Lon:   -84° 14' 27"   (or -84.24°)  

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. The Rock is located in Region #3 (the South Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. The Rock is located in Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. The Rock is located in Region IV (Region 4).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. The Rock is located in Region IV (Region 4).

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 town like The Rock, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) The Rock. 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 The Rock: 30285<1>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #326557   (Name of Record: Topeka Junction)

Class: populated place

A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.

A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.

County: Upson

Map Name: Yatesville

Lat: 32.9745741       Lon: -84.208528  

Elev: 246 ft.

GNIS ID #333213   (Name of Record: The Rock)

Class: populated place

County: Upson

Map Name: Yatesville

Lat: 32.9640186       Lon: -84.2410289  

Elev: 251 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 13/76112   (Place Name: The Rock)

County: Upson     (FIPS State/County: 13/293)

Class: C1

Identifies an incorporated place (ie- The Rock) 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- Upson County).

GSA Code: 5440

MRF Code: 2795

FIPS Code: 13/77008   (Place Name: Topeka Junction)

County: Upson     (FIPS State/County: 13/293)

Class: U6

Identifies a populated place (ie- The Rock) 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).

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

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)