SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US

USNGStrigunknown#7381
Latitude
38.673990°
Longitude
-90.360369°
Ellipsoidal h
143.54 m
Ortho h
174.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as the foundation for positional control across the United States. Trig stations of this classification are established as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise horizontal and vertical datum connections. Located in the University City area of Missouri at coordinates 38.67399°N, 90.36037°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 143.5 meters, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure. Trig stations enable surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate surveys by providing established, monumented reference points traceable to the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains critical for maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring consistency across successive projects. Regular monitoring of these control points helps preserve the integrity of the geodetic network for contemporary and future surveying needs.

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SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7381 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 174.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.673990°, -90.360369°, corresponding to 38° 40′ 26.36″ N, 90° 21′ 37.33″ 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 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, 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)38.673990, -90.360369
WGS84 (DMS)38° 40′ 26.36″ N, 90° 21′ 37.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation174.80 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
MORGAN WATER TANK — NGS JC1608 — Creve Coeur, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 101 — NGS AA8619 — Clayton, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MORGAN 2 — NGS JC1606 — Creve Coeur, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 42 — NGS AA8683 — Ladue, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 106 — NGS AA8624 — Overland, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 14 — NGS AA8655 — University City, US
3.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US?

SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7381 and sits at an elevation of 174.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US?

The position of SL 08 — NGS AA8615 — University City, US in WGS84 is 38.673990°, -90.360369° (decimal), or 38° 40′ 26.36″ N, 90° 21′ 37.33″ 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.