B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — Dorset, US

USNGStrigunknown#216026
Latitude
43.280556°
Longitude
-73.003056°
Ortho h
226.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig station, this point was established to provide accurate horizontal positional control through triangulation methods, serving as a reference for subsequent surveying and mapping activities across the region. Located near Dorset, Vermont, at coordinates 43.28056° N, 73.00306° W, this point contributes to the broader network supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout the northeastern United States. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for surveyors and geospatial professionals requiring reliable control data. Practitioners should verify current monument condition and accessibility before field operations, as the integrity of these reference points depends on proper maintenance and periodic inspection.

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B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — Dorset, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #216026 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 226.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.280556°, -73.003056°, corresponding to 43° 16′ 50.00″ N, 73° 0′ 11.00″ 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 B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — 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)43.280556, -73.003056
WGS84 (DMS)43° 16′ 50.00″ N, 73° 0′ 11.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 18N (approx.)
Elevation226.81 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 33 — NGS OD0665 — Dorset, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 15 — NGS OD0666 — Dorset, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH DORSET CBL 1200 RT7 — NGS AA8196
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 32 — NGS OD0664 — Dorset, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B99030 — NGS AJ5981 — Dorset, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH DORSET CBL 430 RT7 — NGS AH9444
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — Dorset, US?

B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — Dorset, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #216026 and sits at an elevation of 226.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — Dorset, US?

The position of B99029 — NGS AJ5980 — Dorset, US in WGS84 is 43.280556°, -73.003056° (decimal), or 43° 16′ 50.00″ N, 73° 0′ 11.00″ 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.