Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3973
Latitude
30.306483°
Longitude
-97.725025°
Ortho h
183.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as fixed reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects, providing accurate positional data essential to civil infrastructure development. Located near Austin, Texas, at coordinates 30.30648° N, 97.72503° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic coverage in central Texas. The point's position within the NGS network allows surveyors and engineers to reference their work to the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points preserve their utility for future surveying operations. Maintaining accurate records of benchmark locations, conditions, and accessibility supports the broader surveying community and contributes to the reliability of spatial data used in infrastructure, land management, and scientific applications.

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Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3973 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 183.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.306483°, -97.725025°, corresponding to 30° 18′ 23.34″ N, 97° 43′ 30.09″ 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 Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — 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)30.306483, -97.725025
WGS84 (DMS)30° 18′ 23.34″ N, 97° 43′ 30.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation183.08 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
R 1306 — NGS BM0822 — Austin, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL DOME — NGS BM0893
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 201 — NGS BM0615 — Austin, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1306 — NGS BM0824 — Austin, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUELLER MUN AIRPORT AP STA A 2 — NGS BM0899 — Austin, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AUS AP STA A3 — NGS AB6459 — Austin, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — Austin, US?

Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3973 and sits at an elevation of 183.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — Austin, US?

The position of Q 1306 — NGS BM0823 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.306483°, -97.725025° (decimal), or 30° 18′ 23.34″ N, 97° 43′ 30.09″ 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.