B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, US

USNGStrigunknown#215715
Latitude
43.510556°
Longitude
-72.968056°
Ortho h
172.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points established to support the nation's surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located near Clarendon, Vermont, at coordinates 43.51056°N, 72.96806°W, this trig point serves as a monumented control station for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential geodetic control for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting work across the region. The point enables accurate establishment of local survey networks and contributes to the broader framework of continental positioning. As part of the NGS network, this benchmark represents a critical element of the United States' geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors requiring accurate reference positions. Maintaining records of these stations ensures their utility for present and future surveying operations throughout Vermont and surrounding areas.

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B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #215715 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 172.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.510556°, -72.968056°, corresponding to 43° 30′ 38.00″ N, 72° 58′ 5.00″ 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 B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, 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)43.510556, -72.968056
WGS84 (DMS)43° 30′ 38.00″ N, 72° 58′ 5.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation172.81 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
RV 51 — NGS OD0301 — Clarendon, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 52 — NGS OD0302 — Clarendon, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98002 — NGS AI2877 — Clarendon, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 53 — NGS OD0304 — Clarendon, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98004 — NGS AI2879 — Clarendon, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B98001 — NGS AI2876 — Clarendon, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, US?

B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #215715 and sits at an elevation of 172.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, US?

The position of B98003 — NGS AI2878 — Clarendon, US in WGS84 is 43.510556°, -72.968056° (decimal), or 43° 30′ 38.00″ N, 72° 58′ 5.00″ 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.