T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8732
Latitude
44.153761°
Longitude
-102.007505°
Ortho h
781.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points that forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.15376° North latitude and 102.00751° West longitude, this trig point serves as a horizontal reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for large-scale surveys and remain valuable reference monuments for contemporary geodetic work. The monument's position within South Dakota's High Plains landscape contributes to the network's coverage of this region. Modern surveyors and geodesists rely on locating, verifying, and documenting such historic control points to maintain survey accuracy and ensure consistency in spatial data collection. Documentation of existing benchmarks supports quality assurance in surveying practices and aids in preservation of these important public monuments.

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T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8732 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 781.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.153761°, -102.007505°, corresponding to 44° 9′ 13.54″ N, 102° 0′ 27.02″ 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 T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon 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)44.153761, -102.007505
WGS84 (DMS)44° 9′ 13.54″ N, 102° 0′ 27.02″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation781.40 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
14 RM — NGS PU2175 — Haakon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DIRTY — NGS PT1173 — Haakon County, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 7 M — NGS PU0586 — Pennington County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 7 M RM 1 — NGS PU0585 — Pennington County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 7 M RM 2 — NGS PU0587 — Pennington County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 379 — NGS PU0581 — Pennington County, US
4.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US?

T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8732 and sits at an elevation of 781.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US?

The position of T2N R17 18E SECS 1 6 7 12 — NGS PU2176 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.153761°, -102.007505° (decimal), or 44° 9′ 13.54″ N, 102° 0′ 27.02″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.

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