SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4268
Latitude
18.337172°
Longitude
-64.844849°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which maintains the primary geodetic control framework for the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the territory. Triangulation stations of this classification provide precise horizontal positioning data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The coordinates 18.33717°N, 64.84485°W establish this point's position within the NAD83 datum framework commonly used for surveying in US territories. Documentation and verification of such benchmark stations remain important for the surveying profession. Maintaining accurate records of control point locations, conditions, and accessibility enables surveyors to reliably establish local project networks and ensures consistency across multiple surveying efforts in the region.

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SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4268 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.337172°, -64.844849°, corresponding to 18° 20′ 13.82″ N, 64° 50′ 41.46″ 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 SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, 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)18.337172, -64.844849
WGS84 (DMS)18° 20′ 13.82″ N, 64° 50′ 41.46″ 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
MILLER ESTATE FLAGPOLE — NGS TV0497 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CADASTRAL 97 — NGS TV1539 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAB 1918 — NGS TV0490 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BLOW 1918 — NGS TV0495 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COKI 1918 — NGS TV0499 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
THATCH — NGS TV0496 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
2.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4268. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of SHARK 1918 — NGS TV0493 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.337172°, -64.844849° (decimal), or 18° 20′ 13.82″ N, 64° 50′ 41.46″ 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.