B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, US

USNGStrigunknown#216048
Latitude
43.304747°
Longitude
-72.995178°
Ortho h
206.54 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in the vicinity of Dorset, Vermont, at coordinates 43.30475° N, 72.99518° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveys and mapping activities across the region. As a triangulation monument, it was established to provide accurate horizontal position control through networks of intervisible points. Such stations are essential for cadastral surveying, engineering projects, and the maintenance of spatial reference systems. The documented location and recovery of benchmarks and trig points contributes significantly to survey accuracy and consistency. Verification of existing control points, when feasible, helps ensure the integrity of regional geodetic networks and supports ongoing surveying operations in New England.

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B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #216048 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 206.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.304747°, -72.995178°, corresponding to 43° 18′ 17.09″ N, 72° 59′ 42.64″ 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 B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, 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)43.304747, -72.995178
WGS84 (DMS)43° 18′ 17.09″ N, 72° 59′ 42.64″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation206.54 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 34 — NGS OD0227 — Dorset, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH DORSET CBL 0 RT7 — NGS AH9442
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B99027 — NGS AJ5978 — Mount Tabor, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH DORSET CBL 150 RT7 — NGS AH9443
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH DORSET CBL 430 RT7 — NGS AH9444
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 35 — NGS OD0229 — Mount Tabor, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, US?

B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #216048 and sits at an elevation of 206.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, US?

The position of B99028 — NGS AJ5979 — Dorset, US in WGS84 is 43.304747°, -72.995178° (decimal), or 43° 18′ 17.09″ N, 72° 59′ 42.64″ 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.