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Geographic Products related to the 2010 Census contains an excellent
overview with links to a variety of 2010-vintage geographic resources on the Census Bureau web site.
A Cure for the Common Codes provides convenient and definitive tables of commonly used geographic codes (mostly FIPS) organized by state for the U.S.
MABLE/Geocorr - one of the MCDC's oldest and most frequently accessed web applications. Lets you generate geographic correspondence files showing how geographic areas overlap (e.g. how ZIP codes relate with counties and/or school districts.)
Geographic Reference Reports from the Missouri Census Data Center. This is where you'll find the PUMA reference reports and lots of other excellent stuff.
PUMAs (Public Use Microdata Areas). Excellent overview with links to just about anything you'll need to know about these increasingly important geographic entities.
All About Census Geography and Summary Levels . Good overview of Census
Geography with special emphasis on summary levels and SumLev codes as used on census summary files.
The ZIP Code Resources Page
(aka "All About ZIP Codes") - Provides general information and links to tools and resources related to U.S. ZIP Codes / ZCTAs.
Generate a ZIP Code Directory
- Pick a state and get a directory showing all ZIP codes, not just the standard kind corresponding to ZCTAs.
Circular Area Profiles (CAPS) Dynamic n-mile radius reports based on popular demographic data for any location in US.
Online address geocoders are discussed and linked to as part of the Usage Notes page that comes with the CAPS application.
Other MCDC Maps/Mapping/Geography-Related Applications/Sites
Missouri Spatial Data Information Service [MSDIS]
MCDC Internet Map Server
Census 2000 Maps [Missouri County Base Maps]
MAGGOT File - 2007 - a revised version of the
old 1990-s vintage MAGGOT file. This is an auxiliary help file that is linked to from our MABLE/Geocorr2k
web application (see above). It provides background information on a wide array of geographic coverages - namely,
those used in the MABLE database. "MAGGOT" is an acronym for Master Area Geographic Glossary of Terms.
MABLE/Geocorr - 1990 edition For when you want to work with older geographic definitions
 Census Tract 2010 Maps Missouri County Base Maps - 115 pdf files]
Quick reference census tract maps for Missouri counties.
Nathan Mattox's legacy to the MCDC. This is a map-based link.
Missouri
Geographic Areas Linked to PB Map Series
Census Maps Using 1990 and 2000 Data [Missouri Legislative Districts]
MERIC Census 2000 Map Gallery
St. Charles Library city-County Library
District Geography Information
Metropolitan/Micropolitan, Urban/Rural, and Public Use Microdata areas
Ten Things to Know About Urban vs. Rural.
PUMAs (Public Use Microdata Areas). A good overview with links to just about anything you'll need to know about these increasingly important geographic entities.
Current Census Bureau Definitions of Metropolitan & Micropolitan Statistical Areas
Metropolitan, Urban/Rural and PUMA Areas: An introduction to the concepts with links to details.
Missouri base
map: Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (aka "CBSA's"). The map is as of Nov 2004 but nothing has changed in Missouri between then and now (Feb. 2008). To see comparable maps for all states see the index page at Bureau site.
Missouri Metropolitan and
Micropolitan Statistical Areas (Core based). [Report showing what counties comprise each area with most recent population estimates.]
Census Bureau
Geography Main Page
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Codes
2010 Guide to State and Local Census Geography
Census 2000 Geographic Glossary and Changes
American Community Survey Geography page showing which geographic levels are getting 1-year, 3-year and 5-year estimates (for vintage 2009 data).
Maps and Cartographic Products
Census Bureau Map Products - this page is more current than the previous link. Use this link to get to reference (i.e. base) maps for entities such as metro areas (CBSAs), PUMAs, UAs, census tracts, etc.
Significant Changes to Counties
and County Equivalent Entities: 1970-Present
Geographic Change Notes for any
state in the U.S.
U.S. Gazetteer: 2000 and 1990
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