RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, US

USNGStrigunknown#1806
Latitude
34.840278°
Longitude
-92.141667°
Ortho h
74.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic control infrastructure of the United States. Triangulation stations serve as fundamental reference points for large-scale surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate horizontal positioning. Located in the Jacksonville, Arkansas region, this trig point contributes to the regional framework of control points established across the country. The precise coordinates (34.84028°, -92.14167°) enable surveyors and mappers to reference their local measurements to the national datum. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential to the surveying profession, as they provide the geometric foundation for property surveys, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. Maintaining accessible records of these control points ensures continuity and reliability of positional data for both public and private surveying activities.

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RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1806 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 74.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 34.840278°, -92.141667°, corresponding to 34° 50′ 25.00″ N, 92° 8′ 30.00″ 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 RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, 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)34.840278, -92.141667
WGS84 (DMS)34° 50′ 25.00″ N, 92° 8′ 30.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation74.58 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
KONE — NGS EJ0309 — Jacksonville, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 158 — NGS EJ0046 — Jacksonville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 10 — NGS EJ0045 — Jacksonville, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIMP — NGS EJ0308 — Jacksonville, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 157 — NGS EJ0044 — Jacksonville, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KOOL — NGS EJ0310 — Jacksonville, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, US?

RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1806 and sits at an elevation of 74.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, US?

The position of RV 159 — NGS EJ0047 — Jacksonville, US in WGS84 is 34.840278°, -92.141667° (decimal), or 34° 50′ 25.00″ N, 92° 8′ 30.00″ 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.