Limestone Hogback

USGeoNamesridgeunknown#515817
Latitude
64.960280°
Longitude
-141.110280°
Ortho h
793.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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GeoNames ID 5867398 · Feature T.RDGE

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Limestone Hogback is a ridge located in United States, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #515817 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 793.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 64.960280°, -141.110280°, corresponding to 64° 57′ 37.01″ N, 141° 6′ 37.01″ 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 Limestone Hogback 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)64.960280, -141.110280
WGS84 (DMS)64° 57′ 37.01″ N, 141° 6′ 37.01″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 7N (approx.)
Elevation793.00 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:

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Calico Bluff
6.3 km away · US
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McCann Hill
7.0 km away · CA
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Jones Ridge
17.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Jones Ridge
17.7 km away · CA
GeoNames topographic database · cliff
Eagle Bluff
18.3 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cliff
Montauk Bluff
24.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Limestone Hogback?

Limestone Hogback is a ridge located in United States, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #515817 and sits at an elevation of 793.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Limestone Hogback?

The position of Limestone Hogback in WGS84 is 64.960280°, -141.110280° (decimal), or 64° 57′ 37.01″ N, 141° 6′ 37.01″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 7N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this ridge?

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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 geonames. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.