TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8077
Latitude
43.749020°
Longitude
-101.721582°
Ortho h
694.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the horizontal reference framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and geographic information systems applications. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, this point contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure across the Great Plains. The station's coordinates at 43.74902°, -101.72158° provide surveyors and spatial professionals with an established reference for local survey work and geographic positioning. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the national spatial reference system. Field professionals should confirm monumentation status and current accessibility when utilizing this control point for survey operations.

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TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8077 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 694.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.749020°, -101.721582°, corresponding to 43° 44′ 56.47″ N, 101° 43′ 17.70″ 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 TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson 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)43.749020, -101.721582
WGS84 (DMS)43° 44′ 56.47″ N, 101° 43′ 17.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation694.30 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
D 10 — NGS OS0459 — Jackson County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 365 — NGS OS0460 — Jackson County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WETA C M ST P AND PAC RR TANK — NGS OS0771 — Jackson County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 365 — NGS OS0458 — Jackson County, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 365 — NGS OS0461 — Jackson County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 389 — NGS OS0504 — Jackson County, US
3.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson County, US?

TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8077 and sits at an elevation of 694.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson County, US?

The position of TARGET 2 — NGS OS0780 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.749020°, -101.721582° (decimal), or 43° 44′ 56.47″ N, 101° 43′ 17.70″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 14N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.