DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4256
Latitude
18.311663°
Longitude
-64.845416°
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States and its territories. Trigonometric stations serve as precise three-dimensional control monuments, providing horizontal and vertical reference data essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 18.31166°N, 64.84542°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Caribbean. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain critical for maintaining survey accuracy across generations of work. Surveyors and engineers rely on these established references to ensure consistency in coordinate systems and elevation data for both public and private projects in island territories where such control is particularly valuable for infrastructure development and coastal management.

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DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4256 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.311663°, -64.845416°, corresponding to 18° 18′ 41.99″ N, 64° 50′ 43.50″ 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 DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John 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)18.311663, -64.845416
WGS84 (DMS)18° 18′ 41.99″ N, 64° 50′ 43.50″ 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
PASS 1918 — NGS TV0491 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAINT 1918 — NGS TV0492 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GAS 1918 — NGS TV0500 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROTTO 1918 — NGS TV0501 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAB 1918 — NGS TV0490 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CADASTRAL 97 — NGS TV1539 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4256. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of DECK 1918 — NGS TV0494 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.311663°, -64.845416° (decimal), or 18° 18′ 41.99″ N, 64° 50′ 43.50″ 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.