B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209825
Latitude
38.263611°
Longitude
-84.554167°
Ortho h
259.68 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of geodetic control in the United States. Triangulation points like this serve as reference stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.26361°, -84.55417°, this benchmark contributes to the precise horizontal positioning framework maintained by the National Geodetic Survey. Such monuments enable surveyors and engineers to establish accurate local control networks for property surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information system applications. Verification and documentation of these points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Professionals undertaking work in this region may reference this station to ensure consistency and accuracy in their measurements and positional data.

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B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209825 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 259.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.263611°, -84.554167°, corresponding to 38° 15′ 49.00″ N, 84° 33′ 15.00″ 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 B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott 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)38.263611, -84.554167
WGS84 (DMS)38° 15′ 49.00″ N, 84° 33′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation259.68 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
I75 T 89 2 — NGS HZ2574 — Scott County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 89 RM 2 — NGS HZ0401 — Scott County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 89 — NGS HZ0402 — Scott County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 144 RESET — NGS HZ2573 — Scott County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 144 — NGS HZ0266 — Scott County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 89 AZ MK — NGS HZ0403 — Scott County, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott County, US?

B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209825 and sits at an elevation of 259.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott County, US?

The position of B 144 — NGS HZ0265 — Scott County, US in WGS84 is 38.263611°, -84.554167° (decimal), or 38° 15′ 49.00″ N, 84° 33′ 15.00″ 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.