LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210598
Latitude
38.054450°
Longitude
-84.429331°
Ellipsoidal h
268.89 m
Ortho h
302.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure and provides authoritative reference coordinates for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects nationwide. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.05445°, -84.42933° with an ellipsoidal elevation of 268.9 meters, this trig point serves as a control station for establishing accurate horizontal and vertical positions across the region. Triangulation stations of this type are integral to maintaining spatial consistency in surveying work and supporting infrastructure development. Verifying and documenting such benchmarks ensures their continued utility for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners who depend on precise, recoverable reference points for boundary determinations, construction layout, and geospatial analysis. The preservation and accurate cataloging of these stations supports the reliability of surveying data across generations.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210598 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 302.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.054450°, -84.429331°, corresponding to 38° 3′ 16.02″ N, 84° 25′ 45.59″ 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 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — 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)38.054450, -84.429331
WGS84 (DMS)38° 3′ 16.02″ N, 84° 25′ 45.59″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation302.08 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
I75 L 98 — NGS HZ0153 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 145 — NGS HZ0121 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0019 AZI 2 — NGS DR3811 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0033 AZI 2 — NGS DR3818 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0075 — NGS HZ2625 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210598 and sits at an elevation of 302.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.054450°, -84.429331° (decimal), or 38° 3′ 16.02″ N, 84° 25′ 45.59″ 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.