GUIDE RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8448
Latitude
44.037339°
Longitude
-101.840650°
Ortho h
792.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundational control for precise surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.03734° N, 101.84065° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal datum reference for regional surveys and cadastral work. Trigonometric stations of this type were established to provide accurate positions for surveyors, engineers, and mapmakers conducting work across the country. The point's documented geographic coordinates enable surveyors to tie local measurements into the national geodetic framework with confidence. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain important for quality assurance in surveying practice. Surveyors referencing this station should confirm its current condition and accessibility before incorporating it into field work, as monument preservation varies with time and site conditions.

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GUIDE RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — 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 #8448 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 792.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.037339°, -101.840650°, corresponding to 44° 2′ 14.42″ N, 101° 50′ 26.34″ 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 RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — 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)44.037339, -101.840650
WGS84 (DMS)44° 2′ 14.42″ N, 101° 50′ 26.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation792.63 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 — NGS PT0756 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUIDE RM 1 — NGS PT0755 — 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
2.1 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 RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — Haakon County, US?

GUIDE RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8448 and sits at an elevation of 792.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GUIDE RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — Haakon County, US?

The position of GUIDE RM 2 — NGS PT0757 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.037339°, -101.840650° (decimal), or 44° 2′ 14.42″ N, 101° 50′ 26.34″ 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.