G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott County, US

USNGStrigunknown#210029
Latitude
38.193599°
Longitude
-84.525248°
Ellipsoidal h
226.37 m
Ortho h
260.06 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.19360° north latitude and 84.52525° west longitude, this trig point serves as a control station for positioning work across the region. With an ellipsoidal height of 226.4 meters, the monument provides a documented reference for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, construction layout, and Geographic Information System applications. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental to geodetic infrastructure, offering monumented points of known position that facilitate consistent coordinate systems across jurisdictions. Regular verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting public works, utility management, and land records throughout the Commonwealth.

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G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210029 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 260.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.193599°, -84.525248°, corresponding to 38° 11′ 36.95″ N, 84° 31′ 30.89″ 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 G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott 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)38.193599, -84.525248
WGS84 (DMS)38° 11′ 36.95″ N, 84° 31′ 30.89″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation260.06 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
I75 T 86 — NGS HZ0517 — Georgetown, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 L 101 — NGS HZ0514 — Georgetown, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 86 AZ MK — NGS HZ0518 — Scott County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN AZ MK — NGS HZ0295
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN RESET — NGS HZ1984
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 144 — NGS HZ0296 — Georgetown, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott County, US?

G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210029 and sits at an elevation of 260.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott County, US?

The position of G 409 — NGS HZ1985 — Scott County, US in WGS84 is 38.193599°, -84.525248° (decimal), or 38° 11′ 36.95″ N, 84° 31′ 30.89″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (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.