LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4158
Latitude
18.314183°
Longitude
-64.732156°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 18.31418°N, 64.73216°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in the eastern Caribbean region. Triangulation stations like this provide essential control monuments for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network enables surveyors and cartographers to maintain consistent spatial accuracy across jurisdictional boundaries. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain critical for preserving the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure and supporting professional surveying practice in remote island locations.

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LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4158 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.314183°, -64.732156°, corresponding to 18° 18′ 51.06″ N, 64° 43′ 55.76″ 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 LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, 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)18.314183, -64.732156
WGS84 (DMS)18° 18′ 51.06″ N, 64° 43′ 55.76″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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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
C 1001 — NGS DL3633 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1381 B — NGS DL3634 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1381 C — NGS DL3637 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1381 5 — NGS DL3635 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1381 A — NGS DL3636 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1381 2 — NGS DL3638 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4158. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of LAM 1918 — NGS TV0456 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.314183°, -64.732156° (decimal), or 18° 18′ 51.06″ N, 64° 43′ 55.76″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (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.