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 High Point Estates:

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:

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 High Point Estates, it is a point within High Point Estates 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 High Point Estates, the GNIS GPS location is given as:

Lat:   39° 34' 45"   (or 39.58°)

Lon:   -76° 25' 28"   (or -76.42°)  

Regional Codes ...

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

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

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

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

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 24/38725   (Place Name: High Point Estates)

County: Montgomery     (FIPS State/County: 24/031)

Class: U6

Identifies a populated place (ie- High Point Estates) 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).

Part-of-Code: 6400

MSA Code: 8840

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/

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. 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)