052 Subfield $b - Geographic classification subarea code:

Subfield $b contains a geographic subarea code related to the geographic area coded in subfield $a.

If the first indicator position contains value #, the code contains an alphanumeric cutter which is derived from the Library of Congress--Class G or the expanded Cutter number lists for place names.

The subfield may also contain a geopolitical subarea code from FIPS 10-4, or another code list as specified in subfield $2.

Each geographic subarea code is contained in a separate subfield $b.  Subfield $b may be repeated for subareas falling within a main area with the same code.

Examples:

151  ##  $aRichmond (Tex.)$xMaps

052  ##  $a4034$bR4$bR8

181  ##  $zTexas$zRichmond

052  ##  $a4034$bR4$bR8