0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210303
Latitude
38.097211°
Longitude
-84.554028°
Ellipsoidal h
244.67 m
Ortho h
278.11 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.09721°N, 84.55403°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 244.7 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for local and regional surveying projects. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed to create interconnected networks of known positions, enabling surveyors to extend accurate measurements across large areas. Modern verification and documentation of such marks remain valuable for validating legacy data, maintaining geodetic continuity, and supporting GPS and terrestrial surveys that depend on reliable control points. Preservation of these reference points and their metadata ensures the integrity of the nation's spatial infrastructure.

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0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210303 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 278.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.097211°, -84.554028°, corresponding to 38° 5′ 49.96″ N, 84° 33′ 14.50″ 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 0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — 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)38.097211, -84.554028
WGS84 (DMS)38° 5′ 49.96″ N, 84° 33′ 14.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation278.11 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
LFUCG GPS STA 0005 — NGS HZ2582 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0002 — NGS HZ2579 — Lexington, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0002 AZI 2 — NGS DR3804 — Lexington, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0006 AZI 2 — NGS DR3808 — Lexington, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0006 — NGS HZ2583 — Lexington, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VETERANS RM 2 — NGS HZ0315 — Lexington, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — Lexington, US?

0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210303 and sits at an elevation of 278.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — Lexington, US?

The position of 0005 AZI 2 — NGS DR3807 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.097211°, -84.554028° (decimal), or 38° 5′ 49.96″ N, 84° 33′ 14.50″ 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.

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