LB087 — Arlon, FR

FRlocaltrigunknown#164
Latitude
49.673265°
Longitude
5.873846°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric benchmark constitutes part of France's local geodetic network infrastructure. Situated at coordinates 49.67327° N, 5.87385° E in the Arlon region near the Luxembourg border, this point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations within its network jurisdiction. Trig points of this classification function as control stations for establishing precise horizontal and vertical positioning data. Their strategic placement enables surveyors and cartographers to maintain coordinate consistency across regional surveys and engineering projects. The absence of recorded elevation data underscores the importance of field verification and documentation efforts. Preservation and verification of such geodetic monuments remain valuable for professional surveyors requiring reliable reference frameworks. Confirmation of this point's current condition, accessibility, and precise coordinates contributes to maintaining the integrity of local surveying networks and supports accurate spatial data infrastructure for the region.

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LB087 — Arlon, FR is a triangulation station located in France, catalogued in the local dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #164 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 49.673265°, 5.873846°, corresponding to 49° 40′ 23.76″ N, 5° 52′ 25.84″ E 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 LB087 — Arlon, FR 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)49.673265, 5.873846
WGS84 (DMS)49° 40′ 23.76″ N, 5° 52′ 25.84″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 31N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in France

The national geodetic reference in France is maintained by Institut Géographique National (IGN). The active datum is RGF93 / Lambert-93. 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 France you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in France from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

local · triangulation station
LB086
0.2 km away · FR
local · triangulation station
LB085 — Habscht, FR
0.3 km away · FR
local · triangulation station
LB088
0.3 km away · FR
local · triangulation station
LB089
0.5 km away · FR
OpenStreetMap contributors · boundary_stone
LB89a
0.6 km away · BE
local · triangulation station
LB084
0.7 km away · FR

Frequently asked questions

What is LB087 — Arlon, FR?

LB087 — Arlon, FR is a triangulation station located in France, catalogued in the local network. It has the public identifier #164. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LB087 — Arlon, FR?

The position of LB087 — Arlon, FR in WGS84 is 49.673265°, 5.873846° (decimal), or 49° 40′ 23.76″ N, 5° 52′ 25.84″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in France this falls approximately in UTM Zone 31N (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 osm_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.