BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3975
Latitude
30.294236°
Longitude
-97.781909°
Ellipsoidal h
160.52 m
Ortho h
186.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as monumented reference points essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in the Austin, Texas region, this benchmark provides horizontal and vertical control for regional surveys and infrastructure development. The station's coordinates and ellipsoidal elevation of 160.5 meters are documented in the NGS database, making it available for surveyors and engineers requiring accurate reference data. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain critical to the integrity of the national geodetic system. Regular documentation ensures these monuments continue serving their purpose as reliable references for precision surveying, land administration, and spatial data projects throughout their operational lifetime.

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BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3975 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 186.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.294236°, -97.781909°, corresponding to 30° 17′ 39.25″ N, 97° 46′ 54.87″ 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 BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, 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)30.294236, -97.781909
WGS84 (DMS)30° 17′ 39.25″ N, 97° 46′ 54.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation186.40 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, US?

BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3975 and sits at an elevation of 186.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, US?

The position of BASE — NGS AJ6950 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.294236°, -97.781909° (decimal), or 30° 17′ 39.25″ N, 97° 46′ 54.87″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.