POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8186
Latitude
44.139391°
Longitude
-101.649475°
Ortho h
732.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the foundational horizontal control for the United States. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.13939°N, 101.64948°W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a network of accurately positioned points tied to the national datum. Such benchmarks remain valuable for verifying survey measurements, conducting geodetic studies, and maintaining positional consistency in geographic information systems. Documentation of this point's existence and coordinates contributes to the preservation of critical surveying infrastructure. Professionals undertaking cadastral surveys, engineering projects, or cartographic work in the area may reference this station. Verification and maintenance of such control points ensures the integrity of positional data used throughout South Dakota and adjacent regions.

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POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8186 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 732.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.139391°, -101.649475°, corresponding to 44° 8′ 21.81″ N, 101° 38′ 58.11″ 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 POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon 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)44.139391, -101.649475
WGS84 (DMS)44° 8′ 21.81″ N, 101° 38′ 58.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation732.00 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 371 — NGS PT0547 — Haakon County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRIND RM 1 — NGS PT0550 — Haakon County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRIND RM 2 — NGS PT0552 — Haakon County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRIND 2 RM 3 — NGS PT0551 — Haakon County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRIND 2 — NGS PT0549 — Haakon County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRIND 2 RM 4 — NGS PT0553 — Haakon County, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon County, US?

POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8186 and sits at an elevation of 732.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon County, US?

The position of POLE — NGS PT1162 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.139391°, -101.649475° (decimal), or 44° 8′ 21.81″ N, 101° 38′ 58.11″ 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.