0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210305
Latitude
38.102840°
Longitude
-84.524721°
Ellipsoidal h
256.70 m
Ortho h
290.13 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.10284°N, 84.52472°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 256.7 meters, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise positional control for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting surveys of varying scales. Modern geodetic work, including GPS/GNSS operations and spatial data projects, benefits from the documented location and characteristics of established control points. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks maintains the integrity of the geodetic network and ensures reliable reference data for professional surveying activities.

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0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210305 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 290.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.102840°, -84.524721°, corresponding to 38° 6′ 10.22″ N, 84° 31′ 29.00″ W in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like 0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)38.102840, -84.524721
WGS84 (DMS)38° 6′ 10.22″ N, 84° 31′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation290.13 m
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Geodetic context in United States

The national geodetic reference in United States is maintained by National Geodetic Survey (NGS). The active datum is NAD83(2011) / NATRF2022 (active). Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in United States you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in United States from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

US NGS · triangulation station
Q 144 — NGS HZ0308 — Lexington, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y — NGS HZ0307 — Lexington, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0003 — NGS HZ2580 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0007 A AZI 2 — NGS DR3809 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 144 — NGS HZ0309 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 82 AZ MK — NGS HZ0504 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US?

0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210305 and sits at an elevation of 290.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US?

The position of 0003 AZI 2 — NGS DR3805 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.102840°, -84.524721° (decimal), or 38° 6′ 10.22″ N, 84° 31′ 29.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.