LEXINGTON TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431

USNGStrigunknown#210435
Latitude
38.065748°
Longitude
-84.487074°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes horizontal control across the United States for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.06575°N, 84.48707°W, this trig point served as a reference monument for precise positioning work. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create an accurate geodetic framework by measuring angles and distances between known points across the landscape. Such monuments remain valuable for verifying historical survey work, establishing local control networks, and providing datum references for contemporary surveys. Regular documentation and condition assessment of these points preserve the institutional knowledge embedded in the country's geodetic infrastructure and ensure their continued utility for professional surveying and scientific applications.

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LEXINGTON TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210435 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.065748°, -84.487074°, corresponding to 38° 3′ 56.69″ N, 84° 29′ 13.47″ 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 TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431 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)38.065748, -84.487074
WGS84 (DMS)38° 3′ 56.69″ N, 84° 29′ 13.47″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (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
LEXINGTON RADIO STA WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2432
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0015 — NGS HZ2592 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KY 07 — NGS HZ2667 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KY HWY DIST 7 CORS ARP — NGS DK3324 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0014 — NGS HZ2591 — Lexington, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LEXINGTON TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431?

LEXINGTON TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210435. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LEXINGTON TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431?

The position of LEXINGTON TV STATION WLEX MAST — NGS HZ2431 in WGS84 is 38.065748°, -84.487074° (decimal), or 38° 3′ 56.69″ N, 84° 29′ 13.47″ 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.