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 new 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 number 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 Gabbs: 2410558

GNIS ID for Nye County: 863599

GNIS ID for Nevada: 1779793

FIPS Codes ...

In a past effort, various federal agencies worked together to create 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 Gabbs:

Place (Community) Code:	25900
State Code:	32 (Nevada)
County Code:	023 (Nye 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:	32/25900
State/County Code:	32/023

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 Nevada:	32		1779793
Nye County:	32/023		863599
Gabbs:	32/25900		2410558

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

Lat:   38° 51' 59"   (or 38.87°)

Lon:   -117° 55' 31"   (or -117.93°)  

Regional Codes ...

For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Gabbs is located in Region #4 (the West Region).

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Gabbs is located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Gabbs is located in Region IX (Region 9).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Gabbs is located in Region IX (Region 9).

ZIP Codes ...

While some people have used a ZIP code to identify a community, the purpose of the ZIP code was to make mail delivery more efficient by grouping addresses together. Although the ZIP Code doesn't specifically identify a city like Gabbs, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Gabbs. It's important to remember that the boundaries of a ZIP Code are defined by the needs of the USPS and can be changed, re-assigned or overlapped with other ZIP Codes.

The ZIP code for Gabbs: 89409<1>

Referenced GNIS Records ...

GNIS ID #859778   (Name of Record: Gabbs)

Class: populated place

A place or area having clustered or scattered buildings and a permanent population (such as a city, settlement, town or village). The boundaries may or may not coincide with the perceived population.

A 'populated place' record may have a corresponding 'census' or 'civil' record. The information contained in the 'populated place' record applies only to the class and should not be confused with either the 'census' and 'civil' classes.

County: Nye

Map Name: Gabbs

Lat: 38.8688134       Lon: -117.9220602  

Elev: 1440 ft.

GNIS ID #2410558   (Name of Record: City of Gabbs (historical))

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: Nye

Map Name: Gabbs

Lat: 38.866469       Lon: -117.925512  

Elev: 1421 ft.

Referenced FIPS Records ...

FIPS Code: 32/25900   (Place Name: Gabbs)

County: Nye     (FIPS State/County: 32/023)

Class: C1

Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Gabbs) 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- Nye County).

GSA Code: 94

MRF Code: 50

MSA Code: 4120

Off-the-Road Links ...

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

The official website for Nye County: www.co.nye.nv.us/

The official website for State of Nevada: nv.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)