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 numeric identifier 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 Petty Corner: 972937
GNIS ID for Cayuga County: 974104
GNIS ID for New York: 1779796
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 Petty Corner. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:
| State Code: | 36 (New York) |
| County Code: | 011 (Cayuga 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 Petty Corner, it is a point within Petty Corner 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 Petty Corner, the GNIS GPS location is given as:
Lat: 42° 55' 4" (or 42.92°)
Lon: -76° 30' 26" (or -76.51°)
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Petty Corner is located in Region #1 (the Northeast Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Petty Corner is located in Division #2 (the Middle Atlantic Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Petty Corner is located in Region II (Region 2).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Petty Corner is located in Region II (Region 2).
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #972937 (Name of Record: Petty Corner)
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: Cayuga
Map Name: Auburn
Lat: 42.9178451 Lon: -76.5074385
Elev: 263 ft.
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for Cayuga County: www.co.cayuga.ny.us/
The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.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)