BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4740
Latitude
17.747673°
Longitude
-64.893983°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Croix District of the United States Virgin Islands, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise positional surveys and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential horizontal control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The coordinates 17.74767°, -64.89398° establish this benchmark's location within the Caribbean geodetic framework. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for surveyors conducting boundary determinations, infrastructure development, and spatial reference applications. Maintaining accurate records of active and historical geodetic stations supports the continuity and reliability of surveying practices in US territories.

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BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4740 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 17.747673°, -64.893983°, corresponding to 17° 44′ 51.62″ N, 64° 53′ 38.34″ 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 BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, 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)17.747673, -64.893983
WGS84 (DMS)17° 44′ 51.62″ N, 64° 53′ 38.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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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
SPRAT — NGS TV0178 — Saint Croix District, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPRAT HALL MILL — NGS TV0171 — Saint Croix District, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH SIDE — NGS TV0210 — Saint Croix District, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WASHINGTON — NGS TV0206 — Saint Croix District, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NICHOLAS — NGS TV0207 — Saint Croix District, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PUNCH 1919 — NGS TV0167 — Saint Croix District, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, US?

BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4740. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, US?

The position of BUTLER BAY — NGS TV0177 — Saint Croix District, US in WGS84 is 17.747673°, -64.893983° (decimal), or 17° 44′ 51.62″ N, 64° 53′ 38.34″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (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.