KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210158
Latitude
38.073791°
Longitude
-84.490954°
Ellipsoidal h
263.45 m
Ortho h
296.76 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network supporting the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.07379° North, 84.49095° West, this benchmark serves as a fundamental control point for surveying and mapping activities across the region. As a trig station, this monument was established to provide accurate horizontal and vertical reference data for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. The ellipsoidal elevation of 263.5 meters is consistent with the topography of the Bluegrass region. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain essential to surveying practice, ensuring consistency in large-scale projects and maintaining the integrity of the geodetic framework that supports infrastructure development, land administration, and scientific measurement throughout the United States.

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KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210158 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 296.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.073791°, -84.490954°, corresponding to 38° 4′ 25.65″ N, 84° 29′ 27.43″ 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 KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, 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)38.073791, -84.490954
WGS84 (DMS)38° 4′ 25.65″ N, 84° 29′ 27.43″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation296.76 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:

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US NGS · triangulation station
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LFUCG GPS STA 0015 — NGS HZ2592 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US
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LFUCG GPS STA 0014 — NGS HZ2591 — Lexington, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US?

KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210158 and sits at an elevation of 296.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US?

The position of KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.073791°, -84.490954° (decimal), or 38° 4′ 25.65″ N, 84° 29′ 27.43″ 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.