RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, US

USNGStrigunknown#4760
Latitude
17.712865°
Longitude
-64.879878°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States and its territories. Located near Frederiksted in the US Virgin Islands, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the territory. Triangulation stations of this classification provide horizontal control through precisely established coordinates and serve as monumented reference points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting field work. The coordinates 17.71286°N, 64.87988°W place this station within the Caribbean region. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on accurate coordinates of existing monuments to perform boundary surveys, construction layout, and geographic information system development. Periodic inspection and reestablishment of these reference marks ensures long-term utility for the surveying community.

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RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4760 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 17.712865°, -64.879878°, corresponding to 17° 42′ 46.31″ N, 64° 52′ 47.56″ 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 RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, 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)17.712865, -64.879878
WGS84 (DMS)17° 42′ 46.31″ N, 64° 52′ 47.56″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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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
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0.7 km away · US
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PEIRCE AZ 2 — NGS TV0174 — Saint Croix District, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PEIRCE — NGS TV0176 — Saint Croix District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PROSPERITY CHIMNEY HOT — NGS TV0170 — Saint Croix District, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST GEORGE — NGS TV1510 — Saint Croix District, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WYM CHIMNEY — NGS TV0165 — Saint Croix District, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, US?

RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4760. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, US?

The position of RED CHURCH STEEPLE — NGS TV0169 — Frederiksted, US in WGS84 is 17.712865°, -64.879878° (decimal), or 17° 42′ 46.31″ N, 64° 52′ 47.56″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (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.