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.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point is located in Region #3 (the South Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point is located in Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point is located in Region III (Region 3).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Chesapeake Ranch Estates - Drum Point is located in Region III (Region 3).

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Calvert County: www.co.cal.md.us/

The official website for State of Maryland: https://www.maryland.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. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)