C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8465
Latitude
43.988889°
Longitude
-101.810278°
Ortho h
709.76 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes precise horizontal and vertical reference points across the United States. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.98889°N, 101.81028°W, this trig point serves as a survey control station for geodetic and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional references for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and mapping activities. Their precise coordinates enable surveyors and geodesists to conduct accurate measurements and establish local control networks with confidence in their positional accuracy. The documentation and verification of such benchmarks remains essential to maintaining the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure. Contemporary positioning technologies increasingly rely on well-established reference points to ensure consistency and reliability in surveying, construction, and geospatial applications across South Dakota and adjoining areas.

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C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8465 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 709.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.988889°, -101.810278°, corresponding to 43° 59′ 20.00″ N, 101° 48′ 37.00″ 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 C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, 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)43.988889, -101.810278
WGS84 (DMS)43° 59′ 20.00″ N, 101° 48′ 37.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation709.76 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
C 6 O RM 2 — NGS OS0571 — Haakon County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 386 — NGS OS0577 — Jackson County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 386 — NGS OS0572 — Jackson County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 6 P RM 1 — NGS OS0574 — Jackson County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COOK — NGS OS0788 — Jackson County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 386 — NGS OS0578 — Jackson County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, US?

C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8465 and sits at an elevation of 709.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, US?

The position of C 6 O AZ MK — NGS OS0573 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.988889°, -101.810278° (decimal), or 43° 59′ 20.00″ N, 101° 48′ 37.00″ 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.