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 Memphis:

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

Lat:   34° 53' 59"   (or 34.9°)

Lon:   -90° 12' 0"   (or -90.2°)  

Regional Codes ...

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

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Memphis is located in Division #6 (the East South-Central Division).

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

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

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 28/46580   (Place Name: Memphis)

County: DeSoto     (FIPS State/County: 28/033)

Class: C1

Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Memphis) 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- DeSoto County).

MRF Code: 798

MSA Code: 4920

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for DeSoto County: www.desotoms.com/

The official website for State of Mississippi: https://www.ms.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)