0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210217
Latitude
38.160618°
Longitude
-84.412846°
Ellipsoidal h
262.09 m
Ortho h
295.66 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational reference system for all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.16062° N, 84.41285° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 262.1 meters, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal and vertical positioning. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with monumented reference points of known, high-accuracy position. Such benchmarks enable surveyors to conduct precise local surveys, verify instrument calibration, and establish baseline measurements for construction, cadastral mapping, and infrastructure projects. The continued documentation and verification of existing geodetic control points supports modern surveying practices and provides continuity with historical survey networks, ensuring consistency across regional and national mapping frameworks.

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0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210217 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 295.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.160618°, -84.412846°, corresponding to 38° 9′ 38.22″ N, 84° 24′ 46.24″ 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 0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — 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)38.160618, -84.412846
WGS84 (DMS)38° 9′ 38.22″ N, 84° 24′ 46.24″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation295.66 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 0088 — NGS HZ2648 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0087 — NGS HZ2647 — Lexington, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JACOBY — NGS HZ2417 — Bourbon County, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0086 — NGS HZ2646 — Lexington, US
4.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0089 — NGS HZ2649 — Lexington, US
5.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Beech Ridge
5.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — Lexington, US?

0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210217 and sits at an elevation of 295.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — Lexington, US?

The position of 0088 AZI — NGS DR3825 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.160618°, -84.412846° (decimal), or 38° 9′ 38.22″ N, 84° 24′ 46.24″ 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.