ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3587
Latitude
30.478221°
Longitude
-97.802558°
Ortho h
295.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which provides foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for establishing accurate horizontal positions and are essential components of the national spatial reference system. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.47822° N, 97.80256° W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey networks and supports engineering, construction, and land surveying projects. The point's position within the NGS framework enables surveyors and GIS professionals to reference their work to a consistent, nationally-recognized datum. Documentation and verification of such control points are critical for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Periodic inspection ensures the monument remains undisturbed and recoverable, preserving its utility for current and future surveying operations. This point exemplifies the distributed network of precisely-positioned references that support accurate spatial information across the nation.

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ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3587 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 295.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.478221°, -97.802558°, corresponding to 30° 28′ 41.60″ N, 97° 48′ 9.21″ 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 ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, 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)30.478221, -97.802558
WGS84 (DMS)30° 28′ 41.60″ N, 97° 48′ 9.21″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation295.50 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
Z 200 — NGS BM0604 — Austin, US
1.8 km away · US
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TT 8 LJR — NGS AH5795 — Williamson County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 201 — NGS BM0605 — Williamson County, US
4.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
857 SA — NGS BM0606 — Williamson County, US
5.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 201 — NGS BM0607 — Williamson County, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 1033 — NGS BM0608 — Williamson County, US
8.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, US?

ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3587 and sits at an elevation of 295.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, US?

The position of ET RUTLEDGE — NGS AH5791 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.478221°, -97.802558° (decimal), or 30° 28′ 41.60″ N, 97° 48′ 9.21″ 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.