GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289

USNGStrigunknown#210046
Latitude
38.207714°
Longitude
-84.551817°
Ortho h
268.06 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This NGS triangulation station is located near Georgetown, Kentucky at coordinates 38.20771° N, 84.55182° W. As a trig point within the National Geodetic Survey network, this station serves as a fundamental control point for horizontal positioning and mapping activities across the region. Trig stations like this one provide essential geodetic reference marks used by surveyors, engineers, and cartographers for establishing accurate ground positions and validating survey networks. The NGS maintains these control points as part of the Nation's basic geodetic framework, enabling consistent coordinate systems for land surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for preserving the integrity of the surveying infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of position data for professional and scientific applications in the area.

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GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210046 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 268.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.207714°, -84.551817°, corresponding to 38° 12′ 27.77″ N, 84° 33′ 6.54″ 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 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289 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)38.207714, -84.551817
WGS84 (DMS)38° 12′ 27.77″ N, 84° 33′ 6.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation268.06 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
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE — NGS HZ1866
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 1 — NGS HZ0288
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE AZ MK — NGS HZ0290
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN ST JOHNS CATH CH — NGS HZ2459
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTS 17 — NGS HZ0287 — Georgetown, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W — NGS HZ0291 — Georgetown, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289?

GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210046 and sits at an elevation of 268.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289?

The position of GEORGETOWN COLLEGE RM 2 — NGS HZ0289 in WGS84 is 38.207714°, -84.551817° (decimal), or 38° 12′ 27.77″ N, 84° 33′ 6.54″ 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.