LFUCG GPS STA 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — Lexington, US

USNGSgnssunknown#210423
Latitude
38.016502°
Longitude
-84.501660°
Ellipsoidal h
279.16 m
Ortho h
312.32 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This GNSS benchmark is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the official geodetic reference framework for the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.01650°N, 84.50166°W, this point serves as a control station for precise positioning and surveying operations across the region. The station's ellipsoidal elevation of 279.2 meters provides vertical reference data essential for engineering projects, mapping, and scientific applications. GNSS-type benchmarks such as this enable surveyors and scientists to access accurate, standardized coordinate information traceable to national and international geodetic datums. Periodic verification and documentation of these reference points ensures the integrity of the surveying infrastructure. Maintaining a well-distributed network of such stations supports cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geodetic monitoring throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — Lexington, US is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210423 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 312.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.016502°, -84.501660°, corresponding to 38° 0′ 59.41″ N, 84° 30′ 5.98″ 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 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — 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)38.016502, -84.501660
WGS84 (DMS)38° 0′ 59.41″ N, 84° 30′ 5.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation312.32 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
LFUCG GPS STA 0038 — NGS HZ2614 — Lexington, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0037 — NGS HZ2613 — Lexington, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0045 — NGS HZ2619 — Lexington, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 154 — NGS HZ0343 — Lexington, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 154 — NGS HZ0344 — Lexington, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 410 — NGS HZ1943 — Lexington, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — Lexington, US is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210423 and sits at an elevation of 312.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0038 A — NGS AA4602 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.016502°, -84.501660° (decimal), or 38° 0′ 59.41″ N, 84° 30′ 5.98″ 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 GNSS reference point?

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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.