BE-LU 220a

FRlocaltrigunknown#199
Latitude
49.975266°
Longitude
5.824289°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric benchmark constitutes part of France's local geodetic network infrastructure. Trigonometric points of this classification serve as precise horizontal control stations, established to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across defined regions. Located at coordinates 49.97527° N, 5.82429° E within French territory, this station provides a fixed reference for distance and angle measurements relative to other control points within its network. The absence of recorded elevation data underscores the importance of field verification and documentation for historical benchmarks. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on such reference points to maintain coordinate consistency and ensure accuracy in contemporary surveys. Locating and cataloging these stations, even with incomplete records, contributes valuable information to regional geodetic archives and facilitates the integration of legacy survey data with modern positioning systems. Verification of this point's physical condition and accessibility would strengthen its utility for future surveying operations.

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BE-LU 220a is a triangulation station located in France, catalogued in the local dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #199 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 49.975266°, 5.824289°, corresponding to 49° 58′ 30.96″ N, 5° 49′ 27.44″ E 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 BE-LU 220a 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)49.975266, 5.824289
WGS84 (DMS)49° 58′ 30.96″ N, 5° 49′ 27.44″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 31N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in France

The national geodetic reference in France is maintained by Institut Géographique National (IGN). The active datum is RGF93 / Lambert-93. 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 France you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in France from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

local · triangulation station
BE-LU 220
0.1 km away · FR
OpenStreetMap contributors · boundary_stone
BE-LU 220b
0.1 km away · BE
local · triangulation station
BE-LU 221
0.2 km away · FR
local · triangulation station
BE-LU 221a
0.3 km away · FR
local · triangulation station
BE-LU 219a
0.3 km away · FR
local · triangulation station
BE-LU 222
0.4 km away · FR

Frequently asked questions

What is BE-LU 220a?

BE-LU 220a is a triangulation station located in France, catalogued in the local network. It has the public identifier #199. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BE-LU 220a?

The position of BE-LU 220a in WGS84 is 49.975266°, 5.824289° (decimal), or 49° 58′ 30.96″ N, 5° 49′ 27.44″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in France this falls approximately in UTM Zone 31N (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 osm_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.