SL 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, US

USNGStrigunknown#7393
Latitude
38.728041°
Longitude
-90.277300°
Ellipsoidal h
133.75 m
Ortho h
165.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations of this classification serve as fundamental reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located near Ferguson, Missouri, at coordinates 38.72804° N, 90.27730° W, this point is situated within the St. Louis metropolitan area and contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of Missouri. The ellipsoidal elevation of 133.8 meters provides vertical reference information for the locality. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system, ensuring consistency in surveying work, and supporting infrastructure development and land administration throughout the region.

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SL 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7393 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 165.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.728041°, -90.277300°, corresponding to 38° 43′ 40.95″ N, 90° 16′ 38.28″ 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 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, 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)38.728041, -90.277300
WGS84 (DMS)38° 43′ 40.95″ N, 90° 16′ 38.28″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation165.10 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:

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CSL 20 — NGS AA8580 — St. Louis, US
3.3 km away · US
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CSL 19 — NGS AA8579 — St. Louis, US
3.3 km away · US
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SL 107 — NGS AA8625 — Berkeley, US
4.1 km away · US
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SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
4.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SL 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, US?

SL 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7393 and sits at an elevation of 165.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SL 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, US?

The position of SL 17 — NGS AA8658 — Ferguson, US in WGS84 is 38.728041°, -90.277300° (decimal), or 38° 43′ 40.95″ N, 90° 16′ 38.28″ 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.