SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US

USNGStrigunknown#7255
Latitude
38.752463°
Longitude
-90.239274°
Ellipsoidal h
115.83 m
Ortho h
147.20 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 foundation for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as high-precision reference points for horizontal positioning and are essential infrastructure for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. Located near Bellefontaine Neighbors in Missouri, this station is positioned at an ellipsoidal elevation of 115.8 meters. Its geographic coordinates at 38.75246°N, 90.23927°W place it within the greater St. Louis metropolitan region. Verification and documentation of such control points remains vital for maintaining positional accuracy in modern surveying projects. Professional users should confirm the current condition and accessibility of this benchmark before incorporating it into field work, as physical monuments can be affected by development and environmental factors over time.

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SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7255 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 147.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.752463°, -90.239274°, corresponding to 38° 45′ 8.87″ N, 90° 14′ 21.39″ 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 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, 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)38.752463, -90.239274
WGS84 (DMS)38° 45′ 8.87″ N, 90° 14′ 21.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation147.20 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
MODOT BELLEFONT CORS ARP — NGS DN6075 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MODOT BELLEFONT CORS ARP — NGS DM3511 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 123 — NGS AA8644 — Ferguson, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 323 — NGS JC1181 — St. Louis, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 323 — NGS JC1180 — St. Louis, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US?

SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7255 and sits at an elevation of 147.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US?

The position of SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US in WGS84 is 38.752463°, -90.239274° (decimal), or 38° 45′ 8.87″ N, 90° 14′ 21.39″ 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.