D 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8327
Latitude
43.910278°
Longitude
-101.800556°
Ortho h
724.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as monumented reference points for triangulation work and provide ground control for subsequent surveys and mapping projects. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the northern Great Plains. The station's published coordinates establish a precisely determined position within the national horizontal datum system. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Maintaining accurate records of benchmark locations, monumentation condition, and coordinate values ensures the integrity of the geodetic network and supports reliable positioning for generations of surveying activities.

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D 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — 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 #8327 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 724.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.910278°, -101.800556°, corresponding to 43° 54′ 37.00″ N, 101° 48′ 2.00″ 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 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — 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)43.910278, -101.800556
WGS84 (DMS)43° 54′ 37.00″ N, 101° 48′ 2.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation724.58 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
BAD — NGS OS0787 — Jackson County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 4 S RM 2 — NGS OS0559 — Jackson County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 386 — NGS OS0560 — Jackson County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 4 T RM 2 — NGS OS0556 — Jackson County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PAVLAS — NGS OS0786 — Jackson County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 386 — NGS OS0561 — Jackson County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — Jackson County, US?

D 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8327 and sits at an elevation of 724.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — Jackson County, US?

The position of D 4 S AZ MK — NGS OS0553 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.910278°, -101.800556° (decimal), or 43° 54′ 37.00″ N, 101° 48′ 2.00″ 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.