B 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, US

USNGStrigunknown#216089
Latitude
43.389811°
Longitude
-72.992547°
Ortho h
197.14 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic infrastructure maintained by the National Geodetic Survey to support surveying, mapping, and positioning activities throughout the United States. Located near Mount Tabor in Vermont at coordinates 43.38981° N, 72.99255° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for local and regional surveys. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal control across the country. They remain valuable references for surveyors conducting boundary determinations, engineering projects, and GIS applications. The documented position enables surveyors to tie their work to the national geodetic framework, ensuring consistency and accuracy in land measurements and spatial data. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations and condition remain important for maintaining the integrity of the surveying infrastructure and enabling future users to reliably reference this point.

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B 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #216089 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 197.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.389811°, -72.992547°, corresponding to 43° 23′ 23.32″ N, 72° 59′ 33.17″ 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 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, 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)43.389811, -72.992547
WGS84 (DMS)43° 23′ 23.32″ N, 72° 59′ 33.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation197.14 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
B98020 — NGS AI2895 — Danby, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 41 — NGS OD0239 — Wallingford, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98021 — NGS AI2896 — Danby, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 40 — NGS OD0237 — Danby, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98019 — NGS AI2894 — Wallingford, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 42 — NGS OD0240 — Wallingford, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, US?

B 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #216089 and sits at an elevation of 197.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, US?

The position of B 16 — NGS OD0238 — Mount Tabor, US in WGS84 is 43.389811°, -72.992547° (decimal), or 43° 23′ 23.32″ N, 72° 59′ 33.17″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 18N (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.