LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427

USNGStrigunknown#210559
Latitude
38.042652°
Longitude
-84.457716°
Ortho h
323.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental network, which establishes precise horizontal control across the United States. Located in the Lexington, Kentucky area at coordinates 38.04265°N, 84.45772°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential geodetic reference marks used to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network integrates these control points to maintain consistent coordinate frameworks across state and local jurisdictions. Documentation and verification of existing benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession, enabling practitioners to validate their work and ensure alignment with established datums. Field investigators should verify the mark's physical condition and location accuracy to maintain the integrity of the regional control network.

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LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210559 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 323.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.042652°, -84.457716°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 33.55″ N, 84° 27′ 27.78″ 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 LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427 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)38.042652, -84.457716
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 33.55″ N, 84° 27′ 27.78″ 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
NO 404 — NGS HZ2429 — Lexington, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0032 RESET — NGS DR3817 — Lexington, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0032 2 — NGS DR3837 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0032 — NGS HZ2608 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 145 — NGS HZ0119 — Lexington, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427?

LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210559 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 LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427?

The position of LEXINGTON — NGS HZ2427 in WGS84 is 38.042652°, -84.457716° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 33.55″ N, 84° 27′ 27.78″ 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.