Miscellaneous InformationVarious Identification Codes ...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 Meadows:
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:
Regional Codes ...For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Meadows is located in Region #3 (the South Region). In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Meadows is located in Division #7 (the West South-Central Division). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Meadows is located in Region VI (Region 6). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Meadows is located in Region VI (Region 6). Referenced FIPS Records ...FIPS Code: 48/47335 (Place Name: Meadows) County: Fort Bend (FIPS State/County: 48/157) Class: C1 Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Meadows) 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- Fort Bend County). MRF Code: 2737 MSA Code: 3360 |
