LFUCG GPS STA 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210463
Latitude
38.042638°
Longitude
-84.604168°
Ellipsoidal h
260.94 m
Ortho h
294.29 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 control infrastructure. Located in the Lexington, Kentucky area at coordinates 38.04264° N, 84.60417° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 260.9 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical positioning across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate control points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects. The NGS network remains essential for maintaining geodetic accuracy and consistency in modern surveying operations. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensures the integrity of spatial data for land surveys, construction, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Regular confirmation of these reference points supports continued reliability of surveying work throughout the Commonwealth.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210463 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 294.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.042638°, -84.604168°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 33.50″ N, 84° 36′ 15.00″ 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 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — 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)38.042638, -84.604168
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 33.50″ N, 84° 36′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation294.29 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
BLUE GRASS AZ MK — NGS HZ0327 — Lexington, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BLUE GRASS AIRPORT AP STA A — NGS HZ2474 — Lexington, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEX B — NGS DO2146 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAA LEX ARP 2 — NGS HZ2472 — Lexington, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BLUERASS WM BOLT — NGS HZ2473 — Lexington, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975.6 — NGS HZ0333 — Lexington, US
0.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210463 and sits at an elevation of 294.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0078 — NGS HZ2638 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.042638°, -84.604168° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 33.50″ N, 84° 36′ 15.00″ 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.