MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US

USNGStrigunknown#7379
Latitude
38.673175°
Longitude
-90.395349°
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Last checked
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This is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, serving as a control point for the nation's horizontal geodetic framework. Trig stations of this class provide fundamental reference coordinates for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across broad regions. Located near Creve Coeur in Missouri at 38.67318° N, 90.39535° W, this point contributes to the NGS network covering the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding terrain. Triangulation stations establish precise positional control by measuring angles between distant marks, creating geometric networks that support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of America's geodetic datum. Surveyors and GIS professionals depend on these established control points as reliable references. Field conditions and marker preservation should be periodically assessed to ensure continued utility for future surveying operations.

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MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7379 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.673175°, -90.395349°, corresponding to 38° 40′ 23.43″ N, 90° 23′ 43.26″ 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 MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, 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)38.673175, -90.395349
WGS84 (DMS)38° 40′ 23.43″ N, 90° 23′ 43.26″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
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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
MORGAN 2 — NGS JC1606 — Creve Coeur, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 42 — NGS AA8683 — Ladue, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 106 — NGS AA8624 — Overland, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 45 — NGS AA8686 — Ladue, US
4.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US
5.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US?

MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7379. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US?

The position of MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US in WGS84 is 38.673175°, -90.395349° (decimal), or 38° 40′ 23.43″ N, 90° 23′ 43.26″ 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.