SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4480
Latitude
18.331449°
Longitude
-64.951632°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States and its territories. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 18.33145°N, 64.95163°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control surveying and mapping operations throughout the territory. Triangulation stations of this classification provide essential positional references for surveying professionals conducting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The point's documented coordinates enable surveyors to establish local control networks with traceable accuracy to the national datum. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark monuments remain important for preserving geodetic infrastructure integrity. Surveyors discovering this station should document its current physical condition and report any damage or displacement to the National Geodetic Survey, ensuring the point's continued utility for future surveying operations.

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SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4480 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.331449°, -64.951632°, corresponding to 18° 19′ 53.22″ N, 64° 57′ 5.87″ 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 SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, 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)18.331449, -64.951632
WGS84 (DMS)18° 19′ 53.22″ N, 64° 57′ 5.87″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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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
SUB — NGS TV1547 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUB RM — NGS TZ5049 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CORI — NGS DL3915 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEST GREGERIE CHANNEL LIGHT 6 — NGS TZ5051 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NISKY MISSION ABC NBC TOWER — NGS TZ5040 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOP 1918 — NGS TV0532 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4480. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.331449°, -64.951632° (decimal), or 18° 19′ 53.22″ N, 64° 57′ 5.87″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (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.