A 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#7108
Latitude
38.624150°
Longitude
-90.185111°
Ortho h
136.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station within the NGS network, the primary geodetic control framework maintained by the National Geodetic Survey for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through classical triangulation methods, providing fundamental horizontal control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the nation. Located near St. Louis, Missouri at coordinates 38.62415° N, 90.18511° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the central United States. The station's documented position supports cadastral surveys, construction layout, and geospatial applications requiring known control points. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals, as these monuments preserve the geometric foundation of the national spatial reference system. Current positioning data, physical condition assessments, and accessibility information help maintain the utility of these reference points for contemporary surveying practice.

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A 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7108 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 136.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.624150°, -90.185111°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 26.94″ N, 90° 11′ 6.40″ 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 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, 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)38.624150, -90.185111
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 26.94″ N, 90° 11′ 6.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation136.31 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
413.995 — NGS JC0191 — St. Louis, US
0.2 km away · US
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ST LOUIS COURTHOUSE — NGS JC1598 — St. Louis, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 226 — NGS JC0044 — St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 3 — NGS JC0043 — St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
15 — NGS JC0048 — St. Louis, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 284 — NGS JC1151 — East St. Louis, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, US?

A 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7108 and sits at an elevation of 136.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, US?

The position of A 311 — NGS JC0188 — St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.624150°, -90.185111° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 26.94″ N, 90° 11′ 6.40″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.