LFUCG GPS STA 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210610
Latitude
38.008239°
Longitude
-84.423081°
Ellipsoidal h
277.27 m
Ortho h
310.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental network, which establishes the geometric and gravitational framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.00824°N, 84.42308°W, this benchmark serves as a fixed reference point for horizontal control in the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 277.3 meters provides vertical reference data tied to the national datum. Trig stations of this type are critical infrastructure for professional surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals who depend on accurate positional references for boundary determination, construction layout, and geographic information system development. Verification and documentation of such control points ensure the integrity of surveying work and maintain consistency across multiple projects and jurisdictions.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210610 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 310.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.008239°, -84.423081°, corresponding to 38° 0′ 29.66″ N, 84° 25′ 23.09″ 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 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — 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)38.008239, -84.423081
WGS84 (DMS)38° 0′ 29.66″ N, 84° 25′ 23.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation310.31 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
0048 2 AZI — NGS DM4267 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TT 3 T — NGS HZ0167 — Lexington, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 77 — NGS HZ0169 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 T 77 RM 2 — NGS HZ0168 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEXINGTON W BASE 2 — NGS HZ2433
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEXINGTON WEST BASE AZ MK — NGS HZ2434
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210610 and sits at an elevation of 310.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0048 2 — NGS DM4266 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.008239°, -84.423081° (decimal), or 38° 0′ 29.66″ N, 84° 25′ 23.09″ 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.