WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4482
Latitude
18.319768°
Longitude
-64.953332°
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0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network supporting the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 18.31977° N, 64.95333° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control and surveying operations throughout the territory. Triangulation stations of this type provide essential ground control for mapping, engineering projects, and cadastral surveys. The point's position within the Caribbean enables coordination of local surveying efforts with the broader National Spatial Reference System. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network, ensuring accuracy for both public and private surveying activities. Surveyors and engineers rely on properly established reference points to conduct precise measurements and spatial analysis in the region.

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WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4482 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.319768°, -64.953332°, corresponding to 18° 19′ 11.17″ N, 64° 57′ 12.00″ 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 WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, 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)18.319768, -64.953332
WGS84 (DMS)18° 19′ 11.17″ N, 64° 57′ 12.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 20N (approx.)
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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
TOP 1918 — NGS TV0532 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DRIFT — NGS TV0533 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLAT — NGS TV0534 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUB — NGS TV1547 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUB BASE PIER LIGHTED DOLPHIN — NGS TZ5048 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SUB RM — NGS TZ5049 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4482. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of WATER ISLAND BOX TOWER — NGS TZ5050 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.319768°, -64.953332° (decimal), or 18° 19′ 11.17″ N, 64° 57′ 12.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 20N (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.