A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7893
Latitude
43.973056°
Longitude
-101.555556°
Ortho h
698.25 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. As a trig point, this station served to extend precise horizontal control across the region through triangulation methods, providing known coordinate positions for subsequent surveys. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure of the Great Plains region. Trig stations of this type are typically marked monumentation points established at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate inter-visibility for surveying operations. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for the surveying profession, supporting boundary establishment, mapping projects, and infrastructure development. The coordinate record presented here reflects the station's position within the NGS network, enabling surveyors to reference established control for modern positioning work and ensuring consistency with historical survey data.

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A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7893 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 698.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.973056°, -101.555556°, corresponding to 43° 58′ 23.00″ N, 101° 33′ 20.00″ 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 A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson 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)43.973056, -101.555556
WGS84 (DMS)43° 58′ 23.00″ N, 101° 33′ 20.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation698.25 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
E 10 H — NGS OS0439 — Jackson County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 10 H RM 1 — NGS OS0438 — Jackson County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 10 G AZ MK — NGS OS0436 — Jackson County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 10 G RM 1 — NGS OS0435 — Jackson County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 10 G RM 2 — NGS OS0433 — Jackson County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 387 — NGS OS0432 — Jackson County, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson County, US?

A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7893 and sits at an elevation of 698.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson County, US?

The position of A 373 — NGS OS0437 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.973056°, -101.555556° (decimal), or 43° 58′ 23.00″ N, 101° 33′ 20.00″ 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.