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 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 identification 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 Woodcreek: 2412297
GNIS ID for Hays County: 1383890
GNIS ID for Texas: 1779801
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 Woodcreek:
| Place (Community) Code: | 80058 |
| State Code: | 48 (Texas) |
| County Code: | 209 (Hays 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: | 48/80058 |
| State/County Code: | 48/209 |
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 Texas: | 48 | 1779801 | |
| Hays County: | 48/209 | 1383890 | |
| Woodcreek: | 48/80058 | 2412297 |
Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Woodcreek is located in Region #3 (the South Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Woodcreek is located in Division #7 (the West South-Central Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Woodcreek is located in Region VI (Region 6).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Woodcreek is located in Region VI (Region 6).
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #1388553 (Name of Record: Woodcreek)
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: Hays
Map Name: Driftwood
Lat: 30.0282683 Lon: -98.1111211
Elev: 293 ft.
GNIS ID #2412297 (Name of Record: City of Woodcreek)
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: Hays
Map Name: Driftwood
Lat: 30.0268199 Lon: -98.1116
Elev: 292 ft.
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 48/80058 (Place Name: Woodcreek)
County: Hays (FIPS State/County: 48/209)
Class: C1
Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Woodcreek) 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- Hays County).
MRF Code: 4673
MSA Code: 640
Off-the-Road Links ...
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The official website for Hays County: www.co.hays.tx.us/
The official website for State of Texas: https://texas.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)