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 number 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 Mountain View: 362495

GNIS ID for Hawaii: 1779782

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 Mountain View, it is a point within Mountain View 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 Mountain View, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   19° 33' 20"   (or 19.56°)

Lon:   -155° 6' 29"   (or -155.11°)  

Regional Codes ...

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

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

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Mountain View 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 Mountain View, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Mountain View. 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 Mountain View: 96771<1>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #362495   (Name of Record: Mountain View)

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: Hawaii

Map Name: Mountain View

Lat: 19.5558333       Lon: -155.1080556  

Elev: 437 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 15/53000   (Place Name: Mountainview (census name Mountain View))

County: Hawaii     (FIPS State/County: 15/001)

Class: U8

Identifies a populated place (in this case, Mountain View) 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).

GSA Code: 6700

FIPS Code: 15/53300   (Place Name: Mountain View (census name for Mountainview))

County: Hawaii     (FIPS State/County: 15/001)

Class: U1

GSA Code: 6700

MRF Code: 324

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for State of Hawaii: https://portal.ehawaii.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)