U 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, US

USNGStrigunknown#4101
Latitude
30.234444°
Longitude
-97.811111°
Ortho h
208.45 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark serves as a primary control station used in surveying operations and mapping projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Located near Sunset Valley in Texas, the station provides essential reference data for regional surveys and engineering work across central Texas. The coordinates 30.23444°, -97.81111° establish its precise location within the national coordinate system. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on documented control points such as this to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. Verification and proper documentation of benchmark locations and coordinates are critical for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and supporting accurate surveys in both public and private sectors.

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U 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4101 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 208.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.234444°, -97.811111°, corresponding to 30° 14′ 4.00″ N, 97° 48′ 40.00″ 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 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, 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)30.234444, -97.811111
WGS84 (DMS)30° 14′ 4.00″ N, 97° 48′ 40.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation208.45 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:

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Y 1304 — NGS BM0825 — Austin, US
2.2 km away · US
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Q 1222 — NGS BM0685 — Austin, US
2.2 km away · US
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Frequently asked questions

What is U 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, US?

U 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4101 and sits at an elevation of 208.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, US?

The position of U 201 — NGS BM0641 — Sunset Valley, US in WGS84 is 30.234444°, -97.811111° (decimal), or 30° 14′ 4.00″ N, 97° 48′ 40.00″ 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.