HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4549
Latitude
17.767588°
Longitude
-64.881151°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States and its territories. Trigonometric stations serve as control points for surveying operations, mapping projects, and spatial reference applications requiring high positional accuracy. Located in the Saint Croix District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 17.76759° N, 64.88115° W, this benchmark contributes to geodetic coverage across U.S. territorial areas. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry enables surveyors and cartographers to conduct precise positioning work and validate local survey networks. Documentation and verification of such reference points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic datum and supporting infrastructure projects, property boundary determination, and scientific research throughout the territory. Periodic inspection and recovery efforts help preserve these foundational control points.

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HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4549 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 17.767588°, -64.881151°, corresponding to 17° 46′ 3.32″ N, 64° 52′ 52.14″ 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 HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, 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)17.767588, -64.881151
WGS84 (DMS)17° 46′ 3.32″ N, 64° 52′ 52.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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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
BAY USN — NGS TV0208 — Saint Croix District, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HORSE — NGS TV0203 — Saint Croix District, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NORTH SIDE — NGS TV0210 — Saint Croix District, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAM BLUFF LH ECC — NGS TV0205 — Saint Croix District, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NICHOLAS — NGS TV0207 — Saint Croix District, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SCRATCH — NGS TV0200 — Saint Croix District, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, US?

HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4549. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, US?

The position of HAMS USN — NGS TV0209 — Saint Croix District, US in WGS84 is 17.767588°, -64.881151° (decimal), or 17° 46′ 3.32″ N, 64° 52′ 52.14″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (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.