U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, US

USNGStrigunknown#3726
Latitude
30.212778°
Longitude
-97.658611°
Ortho h
150.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise horizontal control points, typically established on elevated terrain to facilitate long-distance sightings used in survey networks and mapping operations. Located near Austin, Texas, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure supporting surveying, engineering, and mapping activities across central Texas. The coordinates 30.21278°, -97.65861° define its horizontal position within the North American Datum framework. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for surveying professionals conducting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information system development. Maintaining accurate records of control point locations, condition, and accessibility supports the continuity of surveying work and ensures consistency in spatial data collection throughout the region.

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U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3726 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 150.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.212778°, -97.658611°, corresponding to 30° 12′ 46.00″ N, 97° 39′ 31.00″ 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 U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, 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)30.212778, -97.658611
WGS84 (DMS)30° 12′ 46.00″ N, 97° 39′ 31.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation150.84 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
L 908 — NGS BM0570 — Austin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 908 RESET — NGS BM0571 — Austin, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 908 RESET — NGS BM0573 — Austin, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 908 — NGS BM0574 — Austin, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1221 — NGS BM0674 — Austin, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 1221 — NGS BM0676 — Austin, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, US?

U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3726 and sits at an elevation of 150.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, US?

The position of U 1221 — NGS BM0675 — Austin, US in WGS84 is 30.212778°, -97.658611° (decimal), or 30° 12′ 46.00″ N, 97° 39′ 31.00″ 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?

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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.