LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4840
Latitude
17.739683°
Longitude
-64.685795°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for mapping and surveying activities throughout the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Croix District of the United States Virgin Islands, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and geodetic work in the eastern Caribbean region. Triangulation stations of this type provide accurate coordinate control essential for establishing local surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic applications. The station's coordinates, referenced in decimal degrees, enable surveyors and mapping professionals to tie their work to the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring consistency across jurisdictional boundaries. Regular confirmation of these benchmark locations supports the integrity of the broader geodetic infrastructure.

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LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4840 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 17.739683°, -64.685795°, corresponding to 17° 44′ 22.86″ N, 64° 41′ 8.86″ 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 LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix 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)17.739683, -64.685795
WGS84 (DMS)17° 44′ 22.86″ N, 64° 41′ 8.86″ 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
BOUTZBERG MILL — NGS TV0098 — Saint Croix District, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TWO — NGS TV0066 — Saint Croix District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MT WELCOME MILL — NGS TV0101 — Saint Croix District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1364 E — NGS DK7157 — Saint Croix District, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1364 D TIDAL — NGS DK7163 — Saint Croix District, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1364 A TIDAL — NGS DK7162 — Saint Croix District, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US?

LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4840. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US?

The position of LANGS OBSERVATORY — NGS TV0099 — Saint Croix District, US in WGS84 is 17.739683°, -64.685795° (decimal), or 17° 44′ 22.86″ N, 64° 41′ 8.86″ 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.