LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209857
Latitude
38.297160°
Longitude
-84.439026°
Ortho h
323.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which establishes the foundational coordinate system for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Harrison County, Kentucky, at approximately 38.29716° north latitude and 84.43903° west longitude, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for determining positions of other survey stations and geographic features. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided ground control for large-scale surveys and geodetic networks. The point's coordinates enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to maintain consistency and accuracy in their work across the region. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remains valuable for confirming historical survey work, assessing network integrity, and supporting modern surveying operations that may reference these established control points.

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LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209857 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 323.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.297160°, -84.439026°, corresponding to 38° 17′ 49.78″ N, 84° 26′ 20.49″ 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 LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison 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)38.297160, -84.439026
WGS84 (DMS)38° 17′ 49.78″ N, 84° 26′ 20.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation323.00 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
27A B — NGS AC5840 — Scott County, US
6.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
27A A — NGS AC5839 — Scott County, US
7.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
27A C — NGS AC5841 — Scott County, US
7.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 137 — NGS HZ0262 — Scott County, US
8.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 137 — NGS HZ0263 — Scott County, US
9.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 144 RESET — NGS HZ2573 — Scott County, US
10.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US?

LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209857 and sits at an elevation of 323.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US?

The position of LEESBURG — NGS HZ2443 — Harrison County, US in WGS84 is 38.297160°, -84.439026° (decimal), or 38° 17′ 49.78″ N, 84° 26′ 20.49″ 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.