Q 383 — NGS PT0720 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8191
Latitude
44.139444°
Longitude
-101.847778°
Ortho h
733.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which forms the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trigonometric (trig) stations serve as precisely positioned reference points established through triangulation methods, providing horizontal control for surveying projects, geographic information systems, and engineering applications. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.13944° N, 101.84778° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic framework coverage across the Great Plains. Trig stations of this type are typically monumented with durable markers and integrated into the broader network of NGS control points. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic points remain important for maintaining survey accuracy and supporting infrastructure development. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such reference stations to establish consistent horizontal positioning for projects ranging from land subdivision to large-scale spatial analysis. The station's continued availability and positional integrity support continuing surveying and mapping operations in the region.

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Q 383 — NGS PT0720 — 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 #8191 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 733.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.139444°, -101.847778°, corresponding to 44° 8′ 22.00″ N, 101° 50′ 52.00″ 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 383 — NGS PT0720 — 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)44.139444, -101.847778
WGS84 (DMS)44° 8′ 22.00″ N, 101° 50′ 52.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation733.49 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 383 — NGS PT0719 — Haakon County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 383 — NGS PT0721 — Haakon County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EIDE — NGS PT1174 — Haakon County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 383 — NGS PT0722 — Haakon County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 10 G AZ MK — NGS PT0718 — Haakon County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GATE RM 1 — NGS PT0798 — Haakon County, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 383 — NGS PT0720 — Haakon County, US?

Q 383 — NGS PT0720 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8191 and sits at an elevation of 733.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 383 — NGS PT0720 — Haakon County, US?

The position of Q 383 — NGS PT0720 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.139444°, -101.847778° (decimal), or 44° 8′ 22.00″ N, 101° 50′ 52.00″ 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.