M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210433
Latitude
38.040833°
Longitude
-84.492500°
Ortho h
292.67 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational horizontal and vertical control for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precisely positioned reference points used to extend survey networks and support large-scale mapping projects. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, this benchmark provides local surveyors and engineers with a stable geodetic reference for their professional work. The coordinates have been determined and recorded in the NGS database for public access. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential to surveying practice, as they ensure consistency and accuracy across multiple projects and enable reliable positioning for civil engineering, construction, and geographic information systems applications. Professionals should verify the current condition and accessibility of any benchmark before field use.

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M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210433 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 292.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.040833°, -84.492500°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 27.00″ N, 84° 29′ 33.00″ 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 M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — 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)38.040833, -84.492500
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 27.00″ N, 84° 29′ 33.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation292.67 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
M 145 RESET — NGS HZ0116 — Lexington, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 31 — NGS HZ0114 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 145 — NGS HZ0113 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LEXINGTON ST PAULS CATH CH — NGS HZ2471
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
984 — NGS HZ0337 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US?

M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210433 and sits at an elevation of 292.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US?

The position of M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.040833°, -84.492500° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 27.00″ N, 84° 29′ 33.00″ 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.