GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8451
Latitude
44.037277°
Longitude
-101.840529°
Ortho h
793.01 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational horizontal control framework for the United States. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.03728° north latitude and 101.84053° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations function as fixed monuments that surveyors use to establish accurate positions for subsequent surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic data collection. The NGS network represents decades of precise geodetic work connecting points across the country. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, construction projects, and geospatial analysis. Maintaining records of established control points ensures consistency and accuracy in regional surveying work and supports the integrity of the national spatial reference system.

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GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8451 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 793.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.037277°, -101.840529°, corresponding to 44° 2′ 14.20″ N, 101° 50′ 25.91″ 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 GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon 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)44.037277, -101.840529
WGS84 (DMS)44° 2′ 14.20″ N, 101° 50′ 25.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation793.01 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
GUIDE RM 1 — NGS PT0755 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUIDE RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 389 — NGS PT0758 — Haakon County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUIDE AZ MK — NGS PT0754 — Haakon County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 389 — NGS PT0759 — Haakon County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 389 — NGS PT0753 — Haakon County, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US?

GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8451 and sits at an elevation of 793.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US?

The position of GUIDE — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.037277°, -101.840529° (decimal), or 44° 2′ 14.20″ N, 101° 50′ 25.91″ 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.