The geographic designation for states bordering on or located in the Pacific Ocean. The states so designated are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. (U.S. Geologic Survey telephone communication)
Synonyms: Pacific States
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index specific states as needed but use PACIFIC STATES when text uses the term & when the region is the intent of the author; CATALOGER: Use for 4 or more states ,98
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D019601
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