Q 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#7152
Latitude
38.622778°
Longitude
-90.265278°
Ortho h
142.97 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near St. Louis, Missouri at coordinates 38.62278° N, 90.26528° W, this point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and network densification in the region. Trig stations of this type were established to provide accurate geometric control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The point's location within the NGS network allows surveyors and geospatial professionals to reference their local measurements to the national datum system, ensuring consistency and interoperability across surveying efforts. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and supporting modern surveying and GIS applications that depend on reliable control points.

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Q 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7152 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 143.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.622778°, -90.265278°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 22.00″ N, 90° 15′ 55.00″ 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 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, 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)38.622778, -90.265278
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 22.00″ N, 90° 15′ 55.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation142.97 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
J 311 — NGS JC0203 — St. Louis, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 311 — NGS JC0205 — St. Louis, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CSL 11 — NGS AA8571 — St. Louis, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 205 — NGS JC0202 — St. Louis, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 205 — NGS JC0206 — St. Louis, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
60 M — NGS JC1817 — St. Louis, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, US?

Q 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7152 and sits at an elevation of 143.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, US?

The position of Q 205 — NGS JC0204 — St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.622778°, -90.265278° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 22.00″ N, 90° 15′ 55.00″ 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.