BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#4046
Latitude
30.388065°
Longitude
-97.728637°
Ortho h
238.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.38806°N, 97.72864°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide precise horizontal control for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting fieldwork. The monumentation and documented position enable users to establish accurate bearings and distances for property surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain important for sustaining the integrity of geodetic networks. Professionals conducting surveys in this area may reference this point to ensure consistency and accuracy in their measurements and positional data.

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BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4046 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 238.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.388065°, -97.728637°, corresponding to 30° 23′ 17.03″ N, 97° 43′ 43.09″ 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 BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — 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)30.388065, -97.728637
WGS84 (DMS)30° 23′ 17.03″ N, 97° 43′ 43.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation238.60 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
BALCONES TANK — NGS BM1121 — Austin, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BR 7 — NGS BM1125 — Austin, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ARL SW — NGS BM1119 — Austin, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEO — NGS BM1129 — Austin, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TRANET — NGS BM1134 — Austin, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN CD — NGS DN7663
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US?

BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4046 and sits at an elevation of 238.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US?

The position of BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.388065°, -97.728637° (decimal), or 30° 23′ 17.03″ N, 97° 43′ 43.09″ 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.