J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott County, US

USNGStrigunknown#210015
Latitude
38.175833°
Longitude
-84.541111°
Ortho h
263.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical geodetic control infrastructure. Located in Scott County, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.17583°N, 84.54111°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework for accurate measurements in cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The station's position enables surveyors and cartographers to maintain consistency and accuracy in their work relative to the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for modern surveying practice. Maintaining accurate records of benchmark locations, condition, and monumentation ensures continuity of surveying networks and supports both public infrastructure development and private surveying operations throughout the Commonwealth.

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J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210015 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 263.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.175833°, -84.541111°, corresponding to 38° 10′ 33.00″ N, 84° 32′ 28.00″ 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 J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott 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)38.175833, -84.541111
WGS84 (DMS)38° 10′ 33.00″ N, 84° 32′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation263.49 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
I75 T 86 AZ MK — NGS HZ0518 — Scott County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 144 — NGS HZ0298 — Scott County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 86 — NGS HZ0517 — Georgetown, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 144 — NGS HZ0296 — Georgetown, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 409 — NGS HZ1986 — Lexington, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GEORGETOWN AZ MK — NGS HZ0295
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott County, US?

J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210015 and sits at an elevation of 263.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott County, US?

The position of J 144 — NGS HZ0297 — Scott County, US in WGS84 is 38.175833°, -84.541111° (decimal), or 38° 10′ 33.00″ N, 84° 32′ 28.00″ 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.