76 — NGS HZ0305 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210337
Latitude
38.126111°
Longitude
-84.530000°
Ortho h
283.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.12611° N, 84.53000° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for survey operations and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically anchored the classical geodetic network, providing precise positional control for subsequent surveys. The point enables surveyors and engineers to reference local work to the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy in cadastral, infrastructure, and scientific applications. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic control network. Although elevation data for this station is not recorded in this registry entry, its horizontal coordinates continue to serve as a reliable reference for professional surveying activities in the area.

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76 — NGS HZ0305 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210337 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 283.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.126111°, -84.530000°, corresponding to 38° 7′ 34.00″ N, 84° 31′ 48.00″ 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 76 — NGS HZ0305 — 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)38.126111, -84.530000
WGS84 (DMS)38° 7′ 34.00″ N, 84° 31′ 48.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation283.71 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
N 144 — NGS HZ0304 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 409 — NGS HZ1988 — Lexington, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0083 — NGS HZ2643 — Lexington, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 144 — NGS HZ0306 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 83 — NGS HZ2462 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0083 AZI 2 — NGS DR3823 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 76 — NGS HZ0305 — Lexington, US?

76 — NGS HZ0305 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210337 and sits at an elevation of 283.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 76 — NGS HZ0305 — Lexington, US?

The position of 76 — NGS HZ0305 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.126111°, -84.530000° (decimal), or 38° 7′ 34.00″ N, 84° 31′ 48.00″ 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.