Miscellaneous Information
So far, we found very little information about Tonogold. The little that we've found leads us believe that the community is historic.<1>
We've added Tonogold to our Gazetteer with the hope that we can develop more information. If you can help us with Tonogold, please Contact Us.
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 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 Tonogold: 858631
GNIS ID for Nye County: 863599
GNIS ID for Nevada: 1779793
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 Tonogold. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:
| State Code: | 32 (Nevada) |
| County Code: | 023 (Nye 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 Tonogold, it is a point within Tonogold 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 Tonogold, the GNIS GPS location is given as:
Lat: 38° 8' 14" (or 38.14°)
Lon: -117° 12' 51" (or -117.21°)
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Tonogold would have been located in Region #4 (the West Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Tonogold would have been located in Division #8 (the Mountain Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Tonogold would have been located in Region IX (Region 9).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Tonogold would have been 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 community like Tonogold, it does identify addresses that are in (or near) Tonogold. 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 Tonogold: 89049<2>
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #858631 (Name of Record: Tonogold (historical))
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: Rays
Lat: 38.137433 Lon: -117.2142495
Elev: 1951 ft.
Off-the-Road Links ...
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. Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The official website of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Footnotes ...
| <1> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Tonogold, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <2> | When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Tonogold or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |