0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210579
Latitude
38.042553°
Longitude
-84.448510°
Ellipsoidal h
271.84 m
Ortho h
305.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.04255°N, 84.44851°W, this trig point serves as a precisely established reference for horizontal and vertical positioning. With an ellipsoidal elevation of 271.8 meters, the station enables surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct accurate measurements for property surveys, construction projects, and geospatial analysis. Trig stations like this one were historically observed and monumented to provide intervisible control networks across regions. Contemporary verification and documentation of such points remain valuable for establishing local datums and maintaining survey accuracy, particularly as modern positioning technologies are calibrated and validated against established geodetic control. Surveyors undertaking work in the Lexington area may reference this point to ensure consistency with the NGS datum.

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0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210579 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 305.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.042553°, -84.448510°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 33.19″ N, 84° 26′ 54.63″ 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 0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — 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)38.042553, -84.448510
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 33.19″ N, 84° 26′ 54.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation305.01 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 0032 — NGS HZ2608 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0032 2 — NGS DR3837 — Lexington, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0032 RESET — NGS DR3817 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NO 404 — NGS HZ2429 — Lexington, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEXINGTON TV STATION WKYT MAST — NGS HZ2428
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US?

0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210579 and sits at an elevation of 305.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US?

The position of 0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.042553°, -84.448510° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 33.19″ N, 84° 26′ 54.63″ 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.