LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210170
Latitude
38.099298°
Longitude
-84.485192°
Ellipsoidal h
255.61 m
Ortho h
289.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across local and regional scales. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.09930° N, 84.48519° W, this point is positioned at an ellipsoidal elevation of 255.6 meters. As a component of NGS infrastructure, this benchmark contributes to the horizontal and vertical control necessary for accurate surveying activities, geographic information systems, and land boundary determinations throughout its region. Verification and periodic documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of the geodetic reference system upon which surveying professionals depend.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210170 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 289.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.099298°, -84.485192°, corresponding to 38° 5′ 57.47″ N, 84° 29′ 6.69″ 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 LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, 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)38.099298, -84.485192
WGS84 (DMS)38° 5′ 57.47″ N, 84° 29′ 6.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation289.00 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
0004 AZI 2 — NGS DR3806 — Lexington, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 L 100 — NGS HZ0107 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 24 HF — NGS HZ0104 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0129 — NGS DR3801 — Lexington, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 145 — NGS HZ0105 — Lexington, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210170 and sits at an elevation of 289.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.099298°, -84.485192° (decimal), or 38° 5′ 57.47″ N, 84° 29′ 6.69″ 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.