Prussia Luxembourg No 66

FRNeu-Belgisch-Luxemburgische Grenzsteinetrigunknown#269
Latitude
50.156511°
Longitude
6.078780°
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This trigonometric point is part of the Neu-Belgisch-Luxemburgische Grenzsteine network, a historical geodetic framework associated with border demarcation and survey standardization in the Belgium-Luxembourg-France region. Located at coordinates 50.15651°N, 6.07878°E within French territory, this trig station historically served as a control point for triangulation surveys and boundary establishment. Such trigonometric benchmarks provided fundamental positional references for topographic mapping and cadastral work across the border region. The elevation of this point has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and proper documentation of such heritage geodetic stations remain valuable for understanding historical survey networks, validating modern coordinate transformations, and maintaining geodetic continuity. Professional surveyors benefit from locating and confirming these established reference points within contemporary coordinate systems.

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Prussia Luxembourg No 66 is a triangulation station located in France, catalogued in the Neu-Belgisch-Luxemburgische Grenzsteine dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #269 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 50.156511°, 6.078780°, corresponding to 50° 9′ 23.44″ N, 6° 4′ 43.61″ E 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 Prussia Luxembourg No 66 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)50.156511, 6.078780
WGS84 (DMS)50° 9′ 23.44″ N, 6° 4′ 43.61″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 32N (approx.)
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Geodetic context in France

The national geodetic reference in France is maintained by Institut Géographique National (IGN). The active datum is RGF93 / Lambert-93. 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 France you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in France from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

GeoNames topographic database · hill
Schwirzbierg
0.6 km away · BE
OpenStreetMap contributors · boundary_stone
Prussia Luxembourg No 67
1.1 km away · BE
OpenStreetMap contributors · boundary_stone
Prussia Luxembourg No 65
1.6 km away · BE
OpenStreetMap contributors · boundary_stone
Prussia Luxembourg No 65
1.6 km away · BE
Neu-Belgisch-Luxemburgische Grenzsteine · triangulation station
Prussia Luxembourg No 68
1.7 km away · FR
GeoNames topographic database · hill
Spiebig
1.7 km away · BE

Frequently asked questions

What is Prussia Luxembourg No 66?

Prussia Luxembourg No 66 is a triangulation station located in France, catalogued in the Neu-Belgisch-Luxemburgische Grenzsteine network. It has the public identifier #269. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Prussia Luxembourg No 66?

The position of Prussia Luxembourg No 66 in WGS84 is 50.156511°, 6.078780° (decimal), or 50° 9′ 23.44″ N, 6° 4′ 43.61″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in France this falls approximately in UTM Zone 32N (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 osm_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.