LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210586
Latitude
38.049405°
Longitude
-84.440451°
Ellipsoidal h
254.61 m
Ortho h
287.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network that establishes the geometric framework for the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.04940° North, 84.44045° West with an ellipsoidal elevation of 254.6 meters, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal and vertical reference for regional surveying and mapping activities. As a trig station, this benchmark was established to support distance and angle measurements across the landscape, enabling surveyors to extend accurate positioning across larger areas. The point's documented location and elevation data remain valuable for verifying modern survey work, maintaining consistency in regional geodetic networks, and supporting infrastructure projects requiring precise spatial reference. Continued documentation and periodic verification of such control points sustains the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and supports professional surveying practice across Kentucky and adjacent regions.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210586 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 287.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.049405°, -84.440451°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 57.86″ N, 84° 26′ 25.62″ 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 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — 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)38.049405, -84.440451
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 57.86″ N, 84° 26′ 25.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation287.80 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
0019 AZI 2 — NGS DR3811 — Lexington, US
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R 145 — NGS HZ0120 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0032 AZI 2 — NGS DR3840 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0075 — NGS HZ2625 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0018 — NGS HZ2595 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0032 — NGS HZ2608 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210586 and sits at an elevation of 287.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0019 — NGS HZ2596 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.049405°, -84.440451° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 57.86″ N, 84° 26′ 25.62″ 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.