SL 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7249
Latitude
38.796439°
Longitude
-90.250454°
Ellipsoidal h
153.82 m
Ortho h
185.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference monuments used to support terrestrial surveys, GPS networks, and cartographic projects. Located in Saint Louis County, Missouri, this point contributes to regional geodetic control at coordinates 38.79644°N, 90.25045°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 153.8 meters. The documented position and elevation data enable surveyors and engineers to reference local projects to the national coordinate system with confidence. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential to the accuracy of modern surveying infrastructure. Regular documentation ensures that surveyors can reliably access these reference positions for boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geospatial analysis throughout the region.

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SL 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7249 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 185.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.796439°, -90.250454°, corresponding to 38° 47′ 47.18″ N, 90° 15′ 1.63″ 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 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, 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)38.796439, -90.250454
WGS84 (DMS)38° 47′ 47.18″ N, 90° 15′ 1.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation185.20 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 122 — NGS AA8643 — Florissant, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 123 — NGS AA8644 — Ferguson, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MODOT BELLEFONT CORS ARP — NGS DM3511 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MODOT BELLEFONT CORS ARP — NGS DN6075 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 129 — NGS AA8650 — Saint Louis County, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US
3.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SL 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, US?

SL 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7249 and sits at an elevation of 185.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SL 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, US?

The position of SL 131 — NGS AA8653 — Saint Louis County, US in WGS84 is 38.796439°, -90.250454° (decimal), or 38° 47′ 47.18″ N, 90° 15′ 1.63″ 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.