27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209823
Latitude
38.241053°
Longitude
-84.429221°
Ellipsoidal h
258.81 m
Ortho h
292.57 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control for mapping and surveying activities throughout the United States. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, this trig point serves as a reference monument for geodetic measurements and establishes spatial relationships across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 258.8 meters provides vertical datum information essential for surveying projects, engineering work, and geographic information systems. Trigonometric stations like this form part of the national geodetic infrastructure, enabling surveyors and engineers to accurately tie their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such control points maintain the integrity and reliability of the entire surveying network, ensuring consistency in land measurements and spatial data across jurisdictions and over time.

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27A B — NGS AC5840 — 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 #209823 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 292.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.241053°, -84.429221°, corresponding to 38° 14′ 27.79″ N, 84° 25′ 45.20″ 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 B — NGS AC5840 — 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)38.241053, -84.429221
WGS84 (DMS)38° 14′ 27.79″ N, 84° 25′ 45.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation292.57 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 A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
27A C — NGS AC5841 — Scott County, US
1.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Beech Ridge
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HEADLEY — NGS HZ2437 — Bourbon County, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US
6.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0098 AZI 2 — NGS DR3829 — Scott County, US
8.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US?

27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209823 and sits at an elevation of 292.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US?

The position of 27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US in WGS84 is 38.241053°, -84.429221° (decimal), or 38° 14′ 27.79″ N, 84° 25′ 45.20″ 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.