DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4388
Latitude
18.314873°
Longitude
-64.960578°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the official geodetic framework for the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this classification provide precise horizontal positional control through trilateration methods. The coordinates 18.31487°N, 64.96058°W place this benchmark in the Caribbean territorial waters jurisdiction. Verification and documentation of such control points remains essential for maintaining accurate cadastral records, infrastructure development, and nautical charting in this strategic maritime area. Regular confirmation of benchmark stability and accessibility ensures continued utility for professional surveying work.

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DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — 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 #4388 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.314873°, -64.960578°, corresponding to 18° 18′ 53.54″ N, 64° 57′ 38.08″ 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 DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — 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)18.314873, -64.960578
WGS84 (DMS)18° 18′ 53.54″ N, 64° 57′ 38.08″ 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
WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLAT — NGS TV0534 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOP 1918 — NGS TV0532 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STT AIRPORT BEACON — NGS TZ5047 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BRUSH RESET — NGS TV1538 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RED — NGS TV0538 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — 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 #4388. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.314873°, -64.960578° (decimal), or 18° 18′ 53.54″ N, 64° 57′ 38.08″ 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.