MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1220
Latitude
34.977992°
Longitude
-91.876139°
Ortho h
93.73 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Lonoke County, Arkansas at coordinates 34.97799°N, 91.87614°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference marker for professional surveyors and cartographers. Triangulation stations of this classification historically provided precise positional data essential for large-scale surveys, property demarcation, and infrastructure development. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for validating coordinate systems, assessing network stability, and supporting GPS/GNSS positioning work. Professional surveyors rely upon established NGS monuments to maintain consistency across regional and national projects. Proper archival of these control points ensures continuity of geodetic reference information for future surveying generations.

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MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1220 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 93.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 34.977992°, -91.876139°, corresponding to 34° 58′ 40.77″ N, 91° 52′ 34.10″ 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 MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, 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)34.977992, -91.876139
WGS84 (DMS)34° 58′ 40.77″ N, 91° 52′ 34.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation93.73 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
MINTON — NGS EH1871 — Lonoke County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — Lonoke County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WBV — NGS EH1886 — Lonoke County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 111 — NGS EH1884 — Lonoke County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
224 — NGS EH1887 — Lonoke County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 111 — NGS EH1888 — Lonoke County, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US?

MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1220 and sits at an elevation of 93.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US?

The position of MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US in WGS84 is 34.977992°, -91.876139° (decimal), or 34° 58′ 40.77″ N, 91° 52′ 34.10″ 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.