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 Anaconda - Deer Lodge County: 2409650
GNIS ID for Deer Lodge County: 1719617
GNIS ID for Montana: 767982
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 Anaconda - Deer Lodge County:
| Place (Community) Code: | 01675 |
| State Code: | 30 (Montana) |
| County Code: | 023 (Deer Lodge 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: | 30/01675 |
| State/County Code: | 30/023 |
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 Montana: | 30 | 767982 | |
| Deer Lodge County: | 30/023 | 1719617 | |
| Anaconda - Deer Lodge County: | 30/01675 | 2409650 |
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Anaconda - Deer Lodge County is located in Region #4 (the West Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Anaconda - Deer Lodge County is located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Anaconda - Deer Lodge County is located in Region VIII (Region 8).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Anaconda - Deer Lodge County is located in Region VIII (Region 8).
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #2409650 (Name of Record: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County)
Class: civil
A political division formed for administrative purposes (such as a borough, county, incorporated place, parish, town or township).
A 'civil' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'populated place' record. The information contained in the 'civil' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'populated place' classes.
County: Deer Lodge
Map Name: Mount Haggin
Lat: 46.0607172 Lon: -113.06839
Elev: 2111 ft.
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 30/01675 (Place Name: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (Corp name for Anaconda))
County: Deer Lodge (FIPS State/County: 30/023)
Class: C1
Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Anaconda - Deer Lodge County) 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- Deer Lodge County).
MRF Code: 10
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The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.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)