Regional Codes ...
For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Terra Alta is located in Region #3 (the South Region).
In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Terra Alta is located in Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division).
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Terra Alta is located in Region III (Region 3).
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Terra Alta is located in Region III (Region 3).
Referenced GNIS Records ...
GNIS ID #1547983 (Name of Record: Terra Alta)
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: Preston
Map Name: Terra Alta
Lat: 39.445649 Lon: -79.5464388 [Map]
Elev: 787 ft.
GNIS ID #2391442 (Name of Record: Town of Terra Alta)
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: Preston
Map Name: Terra Alta
Lat: 39.4442514 Lon: -79.543561 [Map]
Elev: 788 ft.
Referenced FIPS Records ...
FIPS Code: 54/79708 (Place Name: Terra Alta)
County: Preston (FIPS State/County: 54/077)
Class: C1
Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Terra Alta) 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- Preston County).
GSA Code: 2590
MRF Code: 1555
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