N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210443
Latitude
38.042250°
Longitude
-84.482583°
Ortho h
299.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which establishes precise horizontal control across the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.04225°, -84.48258°, this point serves as a reference for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting work in the region. Trig stations function as monumented survey markers that enable accurate positioning and coordinate determination for subsequent surveys and mapping projects. The NGS network remains fundamental to infrastructure development, land surveying, and geospatial data collection throughout the nation. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations—including coordinate accuracy, physical condition, and accessibility—are essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic control network. Professionals relying on this point should confirm its current status through official NGS resources and field inspection before incorporating it into survey work.

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N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210443 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 299.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.042250°, -84.482583°, corresponding to 38° 2′ 32.10″ N, 84° 28′ 57.30″ 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 N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — 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)38.042250, -84.482583
WGS84 (DMS)38° 2′ 32.10″ N, 84° 28′ 57.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation299.56 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
P 145 — NGS HZ0118 — Lexington, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 145 — NGS HZ0115 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 145 RESET — NGS HZ0116 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0030 — NGS HZ2606 — Lexington, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0030 AZI — NGS DR3815 — Lexington, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 31 — NGS HZ0114 — Lexington, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US?

N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210443 and sits at an elevation of 299.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US?

The position of N 145 — NGS HZ0117 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.042250°, -84.482583° (decimal), or 38° 2′ 32.10″ N, 84° 28′ 57.30″ 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.