J 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, US

USNGStrigunknown#210746
Latitude
37.932778°
Longitude
-84.557778°
Ortho h
299.94 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for accurate surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Nicholasville, Kentucky at coordinates 37.93278° N, 84.55778° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for establishing horizontal control in the region. Triangulation stations like this one historically provided the geometric basis for large-scale mapping projects and continue to support modern surveying applications. The point's documented location enables surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to tie their work to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying practice and for validating contemporary positioning technologies. The existing coordinate record, though lacking elevation data, represents an important element of Kentucky's surveying infrastructure.

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J 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210746 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 299.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.932778°, -84.557778°, corresponding to 37° 55′ 58.00″ N, 84° 33′ 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 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, 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)37.932778, -84.557778
WGS84 (DMS)37° 55′ 58.00″ N, 84° 33′ 28.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation299.94 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
ROBB RM 1 — NGS GZ1227 — Jessamine County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 154 — NGS GZ1231 — Nicholasville, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0029 — NGS GZ3070 — Jessamine County, US
5.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0043 — NGS HZ2618 — Lexington, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0135 — NGS DS2971 — Lexington, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0043 AZI — NGS DR9040 — Lexington, US
7.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, US?

J 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210746 and sits at an elevation of 299.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, US?

The position of J 154 — NGS GZ1229 — Nicholasville, US in WGS84 is 37.932778°, -84.557778° (decimal), or 37° 55′ 58.00″ N, 84° 33′ 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.