LFUCG GPS STA 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210686
Latitude
38.016960°
Longitude
-84.380420°
Ellipsoidal h
274.49 m
Ortho h
307.52 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents a monumented control point within the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundational framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Positioned near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.01696°N, 84.38042°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 274.5 meters, this trig point serves as a precise horizontal reference for surveys across the region. Trigonometric stations of this type historically provided critical positions for extending survey networks and establishing accurate spatial relationships across large areas. Modern verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for validating contemporary survey work, maintaining consistency in local and state surveying projects, and ensuring compatibility with current geodetic datums. Documentation of these control points preserves institutional knowledge of survey infrastructure and supports professional surveying activities.

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LFUCG GPS STA 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210686 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 307.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.016960°, -84.380420°, corresponding to 38° 1′ 1.06″ N, 84° 22′ 49.51″ 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 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — 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)38.016960, -84.380420
WGS84 (DMS)38° 1′ 1.06″ N, 84° 22′ 49.51″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation307.52 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
0097 AZI 2 — NGS DR3828 — Lexington, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0123 AZI — NGS DR3830 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0123 — NGS DR3796 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I75 L 96 — NGS HZ0171 — Lexington, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0096 AZI 2 — NGS DR3827 — Lexington, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0124 — NGS DR3797 — Lexington, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is LFUCG GPS STA 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — Lexington, US?

LFUCG GPS STA 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210686 and sits at an elevation of 307.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of LFUCG GPS STA 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — Lexington, US?

The position of LFUCG GPS STA 0097 — NGS HZ2657 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.016960°, -84.380420° (decimal), or 38° 1′ 1.06″ N, 84° 22′ 49.51″ 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.