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, establish 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 Los Trigos: 908232
GNIS ID for San Miguel County: 929114
GNIS ID for New Mexico: 897535
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 Los Trigos. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:
| State Code: | 35 (New Mexico) |
| County Code: | 047 (San Miguel County) |
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 Los Trigos, it is a point within Los Trigos 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 Los Trigos, the GNIS GPS location is given as:
Lat: 35° 28' 57" (or 35.48°)
Lon: -105° 39' 11" (or -105.65°)
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Los Trigos is located in Region #4 (the West Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Los Trigos is located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Los Trigos is located in Region VI (Region 6).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Los Trigos is located in Region VI (Region 6).
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #908232 (Name of Record: Los Trigos)
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: San Miguel
Map Name: Rowe
Lat: 35.4825391 Lon: -105.653071
Elev: 2081 ft.
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for State of New Mexico: www.newmexico.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)