RV 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, US

USNGStrigunknown#6986
Latitude
38.588333°
Longitude
-90.159444°
Ortho h
126.61 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Sauget, Illinois, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for establishing accurate positions of survey monuments and mapping features in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were systematically placed to provide surveyors with precisely known locations from which to measure distances and angles to other points. The coordinates provided establish this benchmark's position within the national coordinate system. Documentation and verification of such stations remain valuable for surveyors conducting boundary work, construction projects, and geographic data collection. Maintaining accurate records of these reference points ensures continuity and reliability of surveying work across generations of professional practice.

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RV 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6986 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 126.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.588333°, -90.159444°, corresponding to 38° 35′ 18.00″ N, 90° 9′ 34.00″ 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 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, 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)38.588333, -90.159444
WGS84 (DMS)38° 35′ 18.00″ N, 90° 9′ 34.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation126.61 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
V 114 — NGS JC0080 — Sauget, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 3 — NGS JC0081 — Sauget, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 1 — NGS JC0078 — Saint Clair County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 114 — NGS JC0115 — Saint Clair County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 146 — NGS JC0084 — Cahokia, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CPS CONT PT C — NGS AC8843 — Cahokia, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, US?

RV 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6986 and sits at an elevation of 126.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, US?

The position of RV 2 — NGS JC0079 — Sauget, US in WGS84 is 38.588333°, -90.159444° (decimal), or 38° 35′ 18.00″ N, 90° 9′ 34.00″ 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.