F 201 — NGS BM0612 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#4050
Latitude
30.401111°
Longitude
-97.711389°
Ortho h
219.77 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which provides the foundational control points for the National Spatial Reference System in the United States. Trig stations like this one serve as primary horizontal control monuments, established to support mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across large areas. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.40111°, -97.71139°, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in central Texas. Trig stations are typically positioned at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate inter-visibility for classical triangulation methods. Verification and documentation of such points remain valuable for practitioners requiring precise positional reference, particularly those conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, or spatial analysis. Maintaining accurate records of these control points ensures continuity and reliability of surveying work dependent on established geodetic networks.

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F 201 — NGS BM0612 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4050 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 219.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.401111°, -97.711389°, corresponding to 30° 24′ 4.00″ N, 97° 42′ 41.00″ 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 F 201 — NGS BM0612 — 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)30.401111, -97.711389
WGS84 (DMS)30° 24′ 4.00″ N, 97° 42′ 41.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation219.77 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:

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BR ZERO — NGS BM1126 — Austin, US
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GEO — NGS BM1129 — Austin, US
2.4 km away · US
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Frequently asked questions

What is F 201 — NGS BM0612 — Austin, US?

F 201 — NGS BM0612 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4050 and sits at an elevation of 219.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of F 201 — NGS BM0612 — Austin, US?

The position of F 201 — NGS BM0612 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.401111°, -97.711389° (decimal), or 30° 24′ 4.00″ N, 97° 42′ 41.00″ 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.