U 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, US

USNGStrigunknown#7088
Latitude
38.629444°
Longitude
-90.206611°
Ortho h
144.27 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which comprises fundamental control points establishing the horizontal datum for the United States. Trig stations of this classification serve as primary vertices in the national triangulation network, providing essential positional control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located in the St. Louis, Missouri region, this benchmark occupies a strategically significant position within the regional geodetic framework. The station's coordinates (38.62944°, -90.20661°) define its location within the National Spatial Reference System. Documentation and periodic verification of such monuments remain valuable for maintaining network integrity, supporting GPS modernization efforts, and ensuring consistency with contemporary survey standards. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on control stations to propagate accurate positioning information throughout their work areas.

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U 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7088 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 144.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.629444°, -90.206611°, corresponding to 38° 37′ 46.00″ N, 90° 12′ 23.80″ 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 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, 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)38.629444, -90.206611
WGS84 (DMS)38° 37′ 46.00″ N, 90° 12′ 23.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation144.27 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
B 311 — NGS JC0193 — St. Louis, US
0.7 km away · US
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V 205 — NGS JC0192 — St. Louis, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 311 — NGS JC0197 — St. Louis, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 311 — NGS JC0199 — St. Louis, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CSL 13 — NGS AA8573 — St. Louis, US
1.3 km away · US
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ST LOUIS COURTHOUSE — NGS JC1598 — St. Louis, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, US?

U 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7088 and sits at an elevation of 144.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, US?

The position of U 205 — NGS JC0194 — St. Louis, US in WGS84 is 38.629444°, -90.206611° (decimal), or 38° 37′ 46.00″ N, 90° 12′ 23.80″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 15N (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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