A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3899
Latitude
30.275278°
Longitude
-97.710833°
Ortho h
155.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying and mapping operations, providing precise horizontal positions from which surveyors establish local networks and conduct detailed measurements. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.27528° N, 97.71083° W, this point contributes to regional positional accuracy for civil engineering, land surveying, and geographic information systems. The station's position within the broader NGS framework enables consistency across surveys and development projects throughout central Texas. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining data integrity in the surveying profession. When elevation data becomes available, it should be recorded to enhance the point's utility for three-dimensional applications. Surveyors working in this area may reference this control point to establish local survey networks with confidence in its positional reliability.

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A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3899 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 155.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.275278°, -97.710833°, corresponding to 30° 16′ 31.00″ N, 97° 42′ 39.00″ 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 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, 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)30.275278, -97.710833
WGS84 (DMS)30° 16′ 31.00″ N, 97° 42′ 39.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation155.63 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
C 1521 — NGS DN7673 — Austin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1521 — NGS DN7654 — Austin, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 201 — NGS BM0621 — Austin, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 201 — NGS BM0616 — Austin, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N2277258 — NGS DN7762 — Austin, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US?

A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3899 and sits at an elevation of 155.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US?

The position of A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.275278°, -97.710833° (decimal), or 30° 16′ 31.00″ N, 97° 42′ 39.00″ 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.