0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210716
Latitude
38.029783°
Longitude
-84.355215°
Ellipsoidal h
278.61 m
Ortho h
311.68 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.02978° N, 84.35522° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 278.6 meters provides vertical control information essential for engineering projects, land surveys, and geographic information systems. As a triangulation station, this benchmark participates in a broader framework of interconnected control points that ensure spatial accuracy and consistency in surveying work. Verification and documentation of such reference points remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic datum and supporting accurate positioning throughout Kentucky and adjacent areas. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on properly maintained control networks to establish baseline measurements for their work.

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0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210716 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 311.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.029783°, -84.355215°, corresponding to 38° 1′ 47.22″ N, 84° 21′ 18.78″ 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 0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — 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)38.029783, -84.355215
WGS84 (DMS)38° 1′ 47.22″ N, 84° 21′ 18.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation311.68 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 0096 — NGS HZ2656 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0096 AZI 2 — NGS DR3827 — Lexington, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I64 T 60 AZ MK — NGS HZ0184 — Lexington, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0095 AZI — NGS DR3826 — Lexington, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I64 L 58 — NGS HZ0185 — Lexington, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0124 — NGS DR3797 — Lexington, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — Lexington, US?

0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210716 and sits at an elevation of 311.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — Lexington, US?

The position of 0096 AZI 3 — NGS DR3839 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.029783°, -84.355215° (decimal), or 38° 1′ 47.22″ N, 84° 21′ 18.78″ 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.