C 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8436
Latitude
44.114444°
Longitude
-101.878611°
Ortho h
740.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the continental United States. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.11444° N, 101.87861° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal positioning through triangulation methods. The point's documented location within the NGS network contributes to the spatial accuracy essential for land surveying, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. While elevation data for this particular monument is not recorded, verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for surveyors conducting precision work in the area. Maintaining accurate records of these reference marks supports the continuity of geodetic control for future professional surveying activities.

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C 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8436 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 740.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.114444°, -101.878611°, corresponding to 44° 6′ 52.00″ N, 101° 52′ 43.00″ 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 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon 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)44.114444, -101.878611
WGS84 (DMS)44° 6′ 52.00″ N, 101° 52′ 43.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation740.73 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 8 K RM 2 — NGS PT0792 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GATE AZ MK — NGS PT0800 — Haakon County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 8 L RM 1 — NGS PT0790 — Haakon County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 8 L — NGS PT0789 — Haakon County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 380 — NGS PT0801 — Haakon County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GATE RM 2 — NGS PT0797 — Haakon County, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is C 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon County, US?

C 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8436 and sits at an elevation of 740.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of C 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon County, US?

The position of C 8 K — NGS PT0793 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.114444°, -101.878611° (decimal), or 44° 6′ 52.00″ N, 101° 52′ 43.00″ 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.