0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210608
Latitude
38.046968°
Longitude
-84.421860°
Ellipsoidal h
257.61 m
Ortho h
290.77 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.04697°N, 84.42186°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 257.6 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for regional and local survey work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and maintained as primary control monuments, enabling surveyors to extend precise positional control across the landscape. Modern surveyors and mapping professionals rely on documentation of such benchmarks to understand local geodetic infrastructure, verify coordinate systems, and conduct accurate fieldwork. Proper documentation and verification of these reference points remains essential for land surveying, engineering projects, and maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Regular inspection and reporting of benchmark conditions supports the surveying community's operational needs.

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0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210608 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 290.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.046968°, -84.421860°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 49.09″ N, 84° 25′ 18.70″ 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 0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — 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)38.046968, -84.421860
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 49.09″ N, 84° 25′ 18.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation290.77 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 0033 — NGS HZ2609 — Lexington, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 L 98 — NGS HZ0153 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 79 RM 2 — NGS HZ0155 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 79 — NGS HZ0156 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
408 2 — NGS HZ0154 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 79 AZ MK — NGS HZ0157 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US?

0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210608 and sits at an elevation of 290.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US?

The position of 0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.046968°, -84.421860° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 49.09″ N, 84° 25′ 18.70″ 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.