E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8296
Latitude
43.864167°
Longitude
-101.665278°
Ortho h
755.17 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig points serve as precisely positioned reference monuments used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions and scales. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, at coordinates 43.86417° N, 101.66528° W, this station contributes to the horizontal control network. Such monuments are critical infrastructure for land surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of geodetic reference points ensures the accuracy and reliability of subsequent surveys and spatial data. Maintaining complete records of network stations, including their coordinates and physical condition, supports professional surveying practice and promotes consistency in spatial referencing across public and private projects.

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E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — 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 #8296 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 755.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.864167°, -101.665278°, corresponding to 43° 51′ 51.00″ N, 101° 39′ 55.00″ 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 E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — 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)43.864167, -101.665278
WGS84 (DMS)43° 51′ 51.00″ N, 101° 39′ 55.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation755.17 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
E 8 K 2 RM 3 — NGS OS0387 — Jackson County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 8 K — NGS OS0388 — Jackson County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 8 L AZ MK — NGS OS0391 — Jackson County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 373 — NGS OS0395 — Jackson County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 373 — NGS OS0385 — Jackson County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — Jackson County, US?

E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8296 and sits at an elevation of 755.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — Jackson County, US?

The position of E 8 L RM 2 — NGS OS0394 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.864167°, -101.665278° (decimal), or 43° 51′ 51.00″ N, 101° 39′ 55.00″ 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.