Miscellaneous Information

Various 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.

While FIPS codes have been assigned to all counties and states, a specific code has not been assigned to Maple Heights - Lake Desire. The following FIPS codes apply to the State and County:

Regional Codes ...

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

In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Maple Heights - Lake Desire is located in Division #9 (the Pacific Division).

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Maple Heights - Lake Desire is located in Region X (Region 10).

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Maple Heights - Lake Desire is located in Region X (Region 10).

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for King County: www.metrokc.gov/

The official website for State of Washington: https://access.wa.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)