LFUCG GPS STA 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210548
Latitude
37.995142°
Longitude
-84.465288°
Ellipsoidal h
272.67 m
Ortho h
305.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, the benchmark occupies a position at approximately 272.7 meters ellipsoidal elevation. As a trig point, it serves as a horizontal and vertical reference for determining positions of other survey marks and geographic features in its vicinity. NGS monuments of this type have historically provided essential control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and scientific applications requiring precise coordinate references. Regular verification and documentation of such points maintains the integrity of the national geodetic network and supports the accuracy of surveying work dependent upon established control. Modern surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on the continued accessibility and monumentation of these reference stations.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210548 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 305.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 37.995142°, -84.465288°, corresponding to 37° 59′ 42.51″ N, 84° 27′ 55.04″ 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 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — 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)37.995142, -84.465288
WGS84 (DMS)37° 59′ 42.51″ N, 84° 27′ 55.04″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation305.70 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 0046 — NGS HZ2620 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0046 AZI 2 — NGS DR9077 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0046 AZI — NGS DR9041 — Lexington, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0047 — NGS HZ2621 — Lexington, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0036 — NGS HZ2612 — Lexington, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEXINGTON WEST BASE AZ MK — NGS HZ2434
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210548 and sits at an elevation of 305.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0052 — NGS GZ3076 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 37.995142°, -84.465288° (decimal), or 37° 59′ 42.51″ N, 84° 27′ 55.04″ 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.