MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — Lonoke County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1216
Latitude
34.977925°
Longitude
-91.877164°
Ortho h
94.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes precise horizontal and vertical control across the United States. Trigonometric points serve as fundamental reference stations for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate geodetic positioning. Located in Lonoke County, Arkansas, this benchmark contributes to the regional control framework essential for property surveys, infrastructure development, and spatial data applications. The station's coordinates are established at 34.97792° north latitude and 91.87716° west longitude. Periodic verification and documentation of such control points ensure the integrity of the geodetic network upon which modern surveying and GIS applications depend. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these established stations as tie points for local and regional projects. Maintaining accurate records of benchmark locations and their physical conditions supports continued utility of the national control network.

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MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — 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 #1216 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 94.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 34.977925°, -91.877164°, corresponding to 34° 58′ 40.53″ N, 91° 52′ 37.79″ 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 2 — NGS EH1872 — 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)34.977925, -91.877164
WGS84 (DMS)34° 58′ 40.53″ N, 91° 52′ 37.79″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation94.50 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
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MINTON RM 1 — NGS EH1870 — Lonoke County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WBV — NGS EH1886 — Lonoke County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 111 — NGS EH1884 — Lonoke County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
224 — NGS EH1887 — Lonoke County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 111 — NGS EH1888 — Lonoke County, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — Lonoke County, US?

MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — Lonoke County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1216 and sits at an elevation of 94.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — Lonoke County, US?

The position of MINTON RM 2 — NGS EH1872 — Lonoke County, US in WGS84 is 34.977925°, -91.877164° (decimal), or 34° 58′ 40.53″ N, 91° 52′ 37.79″ 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.