5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, US

USNGStrigunknown#3615
Latitude
30.493566°
Longitude
-97.967738°
Ellipsoidal h
342.90 m
Ortho h
368.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Lago Vista in central Texas at coordinates 30.49357° N, 97.96774° W, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal and vertical reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 342.9 meters provides critical vertical control data. As a triangulation station, this point was established to support terrestrial measurements and positional accuracy for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The documented coordinates and elevation values enable surveyors and engineers to reference local work to the national geodetic datum. Regular verification and maintenance of such control points ensures the reliability and integrity of surveying networks upon which public works and property demarcation depend.

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5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3615 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 368.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.493566°, -97.967738°, corresponding to 30° 29′ 36.84″ N, 97° 58′ 3.86″ 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 5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, 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)30.493566, -97.967738
WGS84 (DMS)30° 29′ 36.84″ N, 97° 58′ 3.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation368.27 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
LAGO — NGS BM1098 — Lago Vista, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALDY — NGS BM0934 — Travis County, US
5.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALDY RM A — NGS BM0935 — Travis County, US
5.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BM USBR SEC — NGS AG9947 — Travis County, US
12.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAKEPORT AZ MK — NGS BM1103 — Lakeway, US
14.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LAKEPORT — NGS BM1102 — Lakeway, US
15.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, US?

5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3615 and sits at an elevation of 368.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, US?

The position of 5R3 A — NGS AB6449 — Lago Vista, US in WGS84 is 30.493566°, -97.967738° (decimal), or 30° 29′ 36.84″ N, 97° 58′ 3.86″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.