V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210359
Latitude
38.069006°
Longitude
-84.528344°
Ortho h
284.66 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky, at coordinates 38.06901° N, 84.52834° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to provide accurate positions for subsequent surveys, including property, engineering, and cartographic work. The point's documented location enables surveyors and geodesists to verify local coordinate systems, validate GPS observations, and establish survey connections with confidence. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for preserving geodetic continuity. Even where elevation data is not recorded, the horizontal position retains significant value for establishing spatial relationships and supporting accurate surveying practice across the region.

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V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210359 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 284.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.069006°, -84.528344°, corresponding to 38° 4′ 8.42″ N, 84° 31′ 42.04″ 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 V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, 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)38.069006, -84.528344
WGS84 (DMS)38° 4′ 8.42″ N, 84° 31′ 42.04″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation284.66 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
2006 42 09 — NGS DL4007 — Lexington, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0013 — NGS HZ2590 — Lexington, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2006 42 10 — NGS DL4006 — Lexington, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
0131 AZI — NGS DR3834 — Lexington, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2006 42 07 — NGS DL4005 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRW 12 — NGS DL4004 — Lexington, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, US?

V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210359 and sits at an elevation of 284.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, US?

The position of V 144 — NGS HZ0313 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.069006°, -84.528344° (decimal), or 38° 4′ 8.42″ N, 84° 31′ 42.04″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 16N (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.