SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#7257
Latitude
38.772704°
Longitude
-90.220091°
Ellipsoidal h
121.01 m
Ortho h
152.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Saint Louis County, Missouri, at coordinates 38.77270° N, 90.22009° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 121.0 meters, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Trigonometric stations like this one were historically observed and connected through triangulation networks to create accurate positional references. Modern surveying professionals rely on such benchmarks for establishing local survey control, verifying instrument calibration, and ensuring consistency in spatial data collection. The point's documented position and elevation contribute to regional geodetic infrastructure, supporting engineering projects, geographic information systems, and land surveys. Verification and maintenance of these reference points remain essential to preserve the integrity of the surveying network.

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SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — 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 #7257 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 152.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.772704°, -90.220091°, corresponding to 38° 46′ 21.73″ N, 90° 13′ 12.33″ 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 19 — NGS AA8660 — 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)38.772704, -90.220091
WGS84 (DMS)38° 46′ 21.73″ N, 90° 13′ 12.33″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation152.40 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
MODOT BELLEFONT CORS ARP — NGS DM3511 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MODOT BELLEFONT CORS ARP — NGS DN6075 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 18 — NGS AA8659 — Bellefontaine Neighbors, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SL 129 — NGS AA8650 — Saint Louis County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CSL 24 — NGS AA8584 — St. Louis, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CSL 24A — NGS AA8585 — St. Louis, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US?

SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7257 and sits at an elevation of 152.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US?

The position of SL 19 — NGS AA8660 — Saint Louis County, US in WGS84 is 38.772704°, -90.220091° (decimal), or 38° 46′ 21.73″ N, 90° 13′ 12.33″ 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.