L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7921
Latitude
44.197222°
Longitude
-101.648333°
Ortho h
728.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which provides foundational horizontal control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig points serve as precisely positioned reference marks established through classical triangulation methods, enabling surveyors to conduct accurate boundary surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information system work. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, this benchmark represents one of many reference stations distributed across the country to support cadastral, topographic, and infrastructure development activities. The documented coordinates establish a known point from which surveyors can measure relative positions and distances with confidence. Verification and maintenance of geodetic control points remain essential for ensuring survey accuracy and consistency. Documentation of existing benchmarks preserves institutional knowledge and enables future surveyors to reliably recover and utilize these reference points in their professional work.

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L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7921 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 728.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.197222°, -101.648333°, corresponding to 44° 11′ 50.00″ N, 101° 38′ 54.00″ 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 L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon 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)44.197222, -101.648333
WGS84 (DMS)44° 11′ 50.00″ N, 101° 38′ 54.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation728.93 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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K 371 — NGS PT0519 — Haakon County, US
1.5 km away · US
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M 371 — NGS PT0521 — Haakon County, US
1.7 km away · US
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D 22 — NGS PT0535 — Haakon County, US
2.2 km away · US
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D 22 RESET — NGS PT0536 — Haakon County, US
2.2 km away · US
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CORN AZ MK — NGS PT0537 — Haakon County, US
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CORN 2 AZ MK — NGS PT0538 — Haakon County, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon County, US?

L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7921 and sits at an elevation of 728.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon County, US?

The position of L 371 — NGS PT0520 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.197222°, -101.648333° (decimal), or 44° 11′ 50.00″ N, 101° 38′ 54.00″ 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?

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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.