K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3893
Latitude
30.263660°
Longitude
-97.713215°
Ellipsoidal h
118.79 m
Ortho h
144.74 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational horizontal and vertical control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.26366°, -97.71322° with an ellipsoidal elevation of 118.8 meters, this trig point serves as a precise reference monument for regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this class function as control points for accurate positioning, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct reliable measurements and spatial analysis. The systematic documentation and verification of such benchmarks maintains the integrity of the national geodetic framework. Professional surveyors depend on these monumented reference points for establishing project baselines and ensuring consistency across municipal, state, and regional survey efforts. Preservation and periodic evaluation of these marks support long-term accuracy in infrastructure development and land surveying operations.

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K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3893 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 144.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.263660°, -97.713215°, corresponding to 30° 15′ 49.18″ N, 97° 42′ 47.57″ 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 K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, 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)30.263660, -97.713215
WGS84 (DMS)30° 15′ 49.18″ N, 97° 42′ 47.57″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation144.74 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
L 201 — NGS BM0621 — Austin, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 804 — NGS BM0561 — Austin, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 201 — NGS BM0622 — Austin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1521 — NGS DN7673 — Austin, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1521 — NGS DN7690 — Austin, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 908 — NGS BM0617 — Austin, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US?

K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3893 and sits at an elevation of 144.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US?

The position of K 1521 — NGS DN7731 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.263660°, -97.713215° (decimal), or 30° 15′ 49.18″ N, 97° 42′ 47.57″ 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?

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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.