SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US

USNGStrigunknown#7367
Latitude
38.639691°
Longitude
-90.354772°
Ellipsoidal h
137.22 m
Ortho h
168.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as control points for surveying and mapping operations, providing precise horizontal and vertical reference data essential for large-scale engineering projects, cadastral surveys, and geospatial applications. Located near Ladue, Missouri, at coordinates 38.63969° N, 90.35477° W, this point is situated within the St. Louis metropolitan region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 137.2 meters supports three-dimensional positioning accuracy. Such control points require periodic verification and documentation to maintain the integrity of the geodetic network. Contemporary surveyors depend on these established reference monuments to ensure consistency and reliability in their measurements. Continued stewardship and monumentation of these stations remains important for preserving the nation's surveying infrastructure and supporting accurate spatial data collection.

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SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7367 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 168.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.639691°, -90.354772°, corresponding to 38° 38′ 22.89″ N, 90° 21′ 17.18″ 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 SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, 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)38.639691, -90.354772
WGS84 (DMS)38° 38′ 22.89″ N, 90° 21′ 17.18″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation168.40 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
SL 101 — NGS AA8619 — Clayton, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 45 — NGS AA8686 — Ladue, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 12 2 — NGS AA8640 — Rock Hill, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 42 — NGS AA8683 — Ladue, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 14 — NGS AA8655 — University City, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 311 — NGS JC0213 — Webster Groves, US
3.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US?

SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7367 and sits at an elevation of 168.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US?

The position of SL 03 — NGS AA8609 — Ladue, US in WGS84 is 38.639691°, -90.354772° (decimal), or 38° 38′ 22.89″ N, 90° 21′ 17.18″ 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.