LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210160
Latitude
38.086988°
Longitude
-84.489550°
Ellipsoidal h
260.13 m
Ortho h
293.48 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes and maintains the geodetic framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, this trig point serves as a reference monument for precise positioning and coordinate determination across the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided essential ground control for large-scale surveys and remain valuable for validating modern positioning techniques and datum transformations. The documented ellipsoidal elevation of 260.1 meters contributes to vertical control data in the area. Verification and maintenance of such reference points preserve the integrity of the national geodetic network and support surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals who depend on accurate horizontal and vertical control for boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and spatial data development.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210160 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 293.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.086988°, -84.489550°, corresponding to 38° 5′ 13.16″ N, 84° 29′ 22.38″ 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 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — 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)38.086988, -84.489550
WGS84 (DMS)38° 5′ 13.16″ N, 84° 29′ 22.38″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation293.48 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
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KY HWY DIST 7 CORS ARP — NGS DK3324 — Lexington, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KY 07 — NGS HZ2667 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0004 — NGS HZ2581 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KYTG RM 1 — NGS DL4009 — Lexington, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0129 — NGS DR3801 — Lexington, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210160 and sits at an elevation of 293.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0008 — NGS HZ2585 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.086988°, -84.489550° (decimal), or 38° 5′ 13.16″ N, 84° 29′ 22.38″ 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.