N 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3707
Latitude
30.195920°
Longitude
-97.684160°
Ellipsoidal h
129.62 m
Ortho h
155.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.19592°, -97.68416° with an ellipsoidal elevation of 129.6 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical positioning. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise ground control for large-scale surveying projects and continue to serve as validation points for modern surveying operations and GPS networks. The documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure, ensuring reliable positional data for land surveying, engineering projects, and scientific applications throughout the region.

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N 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3707 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 155.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.195920°, -97.684160°, corresponding to 30° 11′ 45.31″ N, 97° 41′ 2.98″ 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 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, 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)30.195920, -97.684160
WGS84 (DMS)30° 11′ 45.31″ N, 97° 41′ 2.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation155.65 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 908 — NGS BM0576 — Austin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BSM C — NGS AC5714 — Austin, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1521 — NGS DN7763 — Austin, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 1521 — NGS DN7739 — Austin, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BSM A — NGS AC5713 — Austin, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 908 — NGS BM0574 — Austin, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, US?

N 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3707 and sits at an elevation of 155.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, US?

The position of N 1521 — NGS DN7754 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.195920°, -97.684160° (decimal), or 30° 11′ 45.31″ N, 97° 41′ 2.98″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (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.