PETE — NGS TV0429

USNGStrigunknown#4472
Latitude
18.351078°
Longitude
-64.605307°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network supporting precise positioning across United States territories. Located at coordinates 18.35108° N, 64.60531° W, the point serves as a reference marker for surveying, mapping, and spatial data collection activities. Triangulation stations function as monumented ground control points established to provide accurate horizontal positional reference data. These stations form the geometric framework enabling surveyors and engineers to tie local surveys into the national coordinate system with confidence. The absence of recorded elevation data indicates the need for verification and documentation of this benchmark. Comprehensive archival of such control points—including their physical condition, precise coordinates, and vertical references—remains essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Professional surveyors depend on documented benchmarks for establishing survey networks and ensuring consistency across spatial projects.

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PETE — NGS TV0429 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4472 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.351078°, -64.605307°, corresponding to 18° 21′ 3.88″ N, 64° 36′ 19.11″ 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 PETE — NGS TV0429 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)18.351078, -64.605307
WGS84 (DMS)18° 21′ 3.88″ N, 64° 36′ 19.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (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
NORMAN — NGS TV0430
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLANNAGAN 1918 — NGS TV0431 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
5.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PRIVATEER 1918 — NGS TV0432 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
6.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST END — NGS TV0433 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
7.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HAUL 1918 — NGS TV0435 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
7.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TORTOLA — NGS TV0461 — Road Town, US
7.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PETE — NGS TV0429?

PETE — NGS TV0429 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4472. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PETE — NGS TV0429?

The position of PETE — NGS TV0429 in WGS84 is 18.351078°, -64.605307° (decimal), or 18° 21′ 3.88″ N, 64° 36′ 19.11″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.