14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8731
Latitude
44.153842°
Longitude
-102.007634°
Ortho h
781.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of horizontal control across the United States. Trig stations serve as primary vertices for geodetic surveys, providing precise positional data essential for mapping, land surveying, and engineering projects. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.15384° N, 102.00763° W, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic framework of the Great Plains. As a component of NGS's integrated system, this point supports downstream surveying applications including property boundary establishment, infrastructure development, and spatial data accuracy. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure. Surveyors and engineers rely on these established references to ensure consistency and accuracy in their own measurements and coordinate determinations. Current accessibility and condition assessment of existing benchmarks support their continued utility in professional surveying practice.

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14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8731 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 781.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.153842°, -102.007634°, corresponding to 44° 9′ 13.83″ N, 102° 0′ 27.48″ 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 14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, 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)44.153842, -102.007634
WGS84 (DMS)44° 9′ 13.83″ N, 102° 0′ 27.48″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation781.00 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
T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIRTY — NGS PT1173 — Haakon County, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 7 M — NGS PU0586 — Pennington County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 7 M RM 1 — NGS PU0585 — Pennington County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 7 M RM 2 — NGS PU0587 — Pennington County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 379 — NGS PU0581 — Pennington County, US
4.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US?

14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8731 and sits at an elevation of 781.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US?

The position of 14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.153842°, -102.007634° (decimal), or 44° 9′ 13.83″ N, 102° 0′ 27.48″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.