NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — Lonoke County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1157
Latitude
34.881894°
Longitude
-91.875317°
Ortho h
75.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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NGS Triangulation Station, Lonoke County, Arkansas This triangulation monument represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network that establishes precise horizontal positioning across the United States. Located in Lonoke County, Arkansas at coordinates 34.88189° N, 91.87532° W, this trig point served as a reference station for surveying operations and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type were systematically established to create a framework of known positions from which surveyors could reference local and regional measurements. The NGS network remains essential for maintaining consistency in cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial data integration. Verification and documentation of such monuments ensures their continued utility for the surveying profession and prevents loss of valuable geodetic infrastructure through inadvertent disturbance or destruction. Surveyors working in this region should locate and reference this point when applicable to their projects.

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NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — 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 #1157 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 75.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 34.881894°, -91.875317°, corresponding to 34° 52′ 54.82″ N, 91° 52′ 31.14″ 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 NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — 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)34.881894, -91.875317
WGS84 (DMS)34° 52′ 54.82″ N, 91° 52′ 31.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation75.65 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
NELSON — NGS EH1856 — Lonoke County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NELSON RM 1 — NGS EH1855 — Lonoke County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NELSON AZ MK — NGS EH1853 — Lonoke County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 111 — NGS EH1858 — Lonoke County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 111 — NGS EH1950 — Lonoke County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WELL 3 N 8 W 21 CDC — NGS EH1952 — Lonoke County, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — Lonoke County, US?

NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — Lonoke County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1157 and sits at an elevation of 75.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — Lonoke County, US?

The position of NELSON RM 2 — NGS EH1857 — Lonoke County, US in WGS84 is 34.881894°, -91.875317° (decimal), or 34° 52′ 54.82″ N, 91° 52′ 31.14″ 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.