27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209818
Latitude
38.233940°
Longitude
-84.432953°
Ellipsoidal h
251.78 m
Ortho h
285.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the foundational geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.23394°N, 84.43295°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type are established at strategic locations to provide accurate horizontal control for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The ellipsoidal elevation of 251.8 meters is documented relative to current datum standards. Such monuments remain valuable infrastructure for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals who depend on verified control points to ensure accuracy in their work. Regular documentation and verification of these reference points maintains the integrity of the national survey network and supports continued reliance on established coordinates for professional practice.

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27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209818 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 285.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.233940°, -84.432953°, corresponding to 38° 14′ 2.18″ N, 84° 25′ 58.63″ 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 27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott 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)38.233940, -84.432953
WGS84 (DMS)38° 14′ 2.18″ N, 84° 25′ 58.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation285.56 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
27A C — NGS AC5841 — Scott County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US
0.9 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Beech Ridge
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HEADLEY — NGS HZ2437 — Bourbon County, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US
7.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0098 AZI 2 — NGS DR3829 — Scott County, US
7.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US?

27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209818 and sits at an elevation of 285.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US?

The position of 27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US in WGS84 is 38.233940°, -84.432953° (decimal), or 38° 14′ 2.18″ N, 84° 25′ 58.63″ 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.