MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, US

USNGStrigunknown#7385
Latitude
38.699363°
Longitude
-90.279190°
Ortho h
187.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as control points for surveying and mapping operations, providing accurate horizontal positioning data essential to various surveying projects and spatial reference applications. Located near Northwoods, Missouri, at coordinates 38.69936°N, 90.27919°W, this benchmark contributes to regional survey control in the St. Louis area. As a trig point, it was likely established to support terrestrial triangulation networks used historically for mapping and continues to have value for verification of modern survey work. Documentation and verification of such control points remain important for surveyors and GIS professionals who rely on accurate positional reference data. Maintaining records of these stations supports continuity in spatial data infrastructure and enables quality assurance in contemporary surveying applications.

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MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7385 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.699363°, -90.279190°, corresponding to 38° 41′ 57.71″ N, 90° 16′ 45.08″ 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 MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, 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)38.699363, -90.279190
WGS84 (DMS)38° 41′ 57.71″ N, 90° 16′ 45.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation187.00 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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CSL 18 — NGS AA8578 — St. Louis, US
3.5 km away · US
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CSL 19 — NGS AA8579 — St. Louis, US
4.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, US?

MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7385 and sits at an elevation of 187.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, US?

The position of MINOMA — NGS JC1599 — Northwoods, US in WGS84 is 38.699363°, -90.279190° (decimal), or 38° 41′ 57.71″ N, 90° 16′ 45.08″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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.