D 387 — NGS OS0508 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8152
Latitude
43.835000°
Longitude
-101.678056°
Ortho h
773.89 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establishes the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.83500° North, 101.67806° West, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional and local surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for cadastral surveys, mapping projects, and engineering works. The point's documented geographic position allows surveyors to tie local measurements to the national coordinate system with confidence. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark records remains essential for surveying professionals, as these points anchor contemporary GPS networks and support quality assurance in boundary determination and infrastructure development. Updated documentation ensures the continued utility of this control point for current and future surveying applications.

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D 387 — NGS OS0508 — 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 #8152 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 773.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.835000°, -101.678056°, corresponding to 43° 50′ 6.00″ N, 101° 40′ 41.00″ 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 D 387 — NGS OS0508 — 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)43.835000, -101.678056
WGS84 (DMS)43° 50′ 6.00″ N, 101° 40′ 41.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation773.89 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
I90 143.10 — NGS OS0622 — Jackson County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEVEN RM 1 — NGS OS0509 — Jackson County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEVEN — NGS OS0510 — Jackson County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SEVEN RM 2 — NGS OS0511 — Jackson County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 22 RESET — NGS OS0399 — Jackson County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 372 RESET — NGS OS0397 — Jackson County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 387 — NGS OS0508 — Jackson County, US?

D 387 — NGS OS0508 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8152 and sits at an elevation of 773.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 387 — NGS OS0508 — Jackson County, US?

The position of D 387 — NGS OS0508 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.835000°, -101.678056° (decimal), or 43° 50′ 6.00″ N, 101° 40′ 41.00″ 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.