H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210229
Latitude
38.105833°
Longitude
-84.377358°
Ortho h
285.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of surveying and mapping infrastructure across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.10583°N, 84.37736°W, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing horizontal positions in its region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of known positions from which surveyors could conduct local and detailed surveys. The NGS network remains integral to geodetic control, supporting applications including cadastral surveying, infrastructure development, and geospatial data collection. Verification and documentation of such benchmark positions are essential for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency. The stability and accessibility of these reference points ensure their continued utility for professional surveyors and mapping professionals.

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H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210229 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 285.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.105833°, -84.377358°, corresponding to 38° 6′ 21.00″ N, 84° 22′ 38.49″ 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 H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, 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)38.105833, -84.377358
WGS84 (DMS)38° 6′ 21.00″ N, 84° 22′ 38.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation285.73 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
LFUCG GPS STA 0089 — NGS HZ2649 — Lexington, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 32 — NGS HZ0078 — Lexington, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 32 — NGS HZ0080 — Bourbon County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 145 — NGS HZ0125 — Lexington, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 145 — NGS HZ0124 — Lexington, US
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, US?

H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210229 and sits at an elevation of 285.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, US?

The position of H 32 — NGS HZ0079 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.105833°, -84.377358° (decimal), or 38° 6′ 21.00″ N, 84° 22′ 38.49″ 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.