A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, US

USNGStrigunknown#209785
Latitude
38.213583°
Longitude
-84.552083°
Ortho h
266.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which forms a fundamental component of the United States' horizontal geodetic control infrastructure. Located near Georgetown, Kentucky at coordinates 38.21358°N, 84.55208°W, this point serves as a reference marker for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for large-scale surveying projects, cadastral work, and cartographic applications. The station's geographic position in central Kentucky places it within an area of ongoing surveying activity. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and engineers conducting boundary determinations, infrastructure projects, and geospatial analysis. Maintaining accurate records of these benchmarks supports the continuity and reliability of surveying networks essential to public and private land development activities.

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A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209785 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 266.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.213583°, -84.552083°, corresponding to 38° 12′ 48.90″ N, 84° 33′ 7.50″ 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 A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, 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)38.213583, -84.552083
WGS84 (DMS)38° 12′ 48.90″ N, 84° 33′ 7.50″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation266.93 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
GEORGETOWN ST JOHNS CATH CH — NGS HZ2459
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS HZ2458
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 1 — NGS HZ0288
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE — NGS HZ1866
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE AZ MK — NGS HZ0290
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, US?

A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209785 and sits at an elevation of 266.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, US?

The position of A 148 — NGS HZ0347 — Georgetown, US in WGS84 is 38.213583°, -84.552083° (decimal), or 38° 12′ 48.90″ N, 84° 33′ 7.50″ 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.