I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8648
Latitude
43.855556°
Longitude
-101.929444°
Ortho h
796.13 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 the United States' surveying and mapping infrastructure. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal geodetic control in the region. Triangulation stations of this classification were established to provide accurate positional reference points for surveyors, cartographers, and engineering projects. The documented coordinates enable surveyors to verify and perpetuate horizontal control networks across the landscape. As part of the NGS network, this benchmark represents an important piece of the national geodetic datum and supports local and regional surveying activities. Verification and maintenance of such reference points remain valuable for ensuring the integrity of contemporary positioning work and historical survey documentation.

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I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8648 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 796.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.855556°, -101.929444°, corresponding to 43° 51′ 20.00″ N, 101° 55′ 46.00″ 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 I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson 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)43.855556, -101.929444
WGS84 (DMS)43° 51′ 20.00″ N, 101° 55′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation796.13 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
I90 130.05 — NGS OS0871 — Jackson County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 382 RESET — NGS OS0498 — Jackson County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 382 — NGS OS0496 — Jackson County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I90 128.26 — NGS OS0873 — Jackson County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I90 130.67 — NGS OS0870 — Jackson County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 389 — NGS OS0548 — Jackson County, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson County, US?

I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8648 and sits at an elevation of 796.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson County, US?

The position of I90 129.46 — NGS OS0872 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.855556°, -101.929444° (decimal), or 43° 51′ 20.00″ N, 101° 55′ 46.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.