WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8306
Latitude
43.878820°
Longitude
-101.632383°
Ortho h
760.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the horizontal control infrastructure for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a reference station for triangulation surveys, providing precise horizontal positioning data essential for mapping, engineering, and land surveying activities. Located in Jackson County, South Dakota, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the Great Plains. Triangulation stations of this type were strategically positioned to create networks of known positions, allowing surveyors to extend accurate measurements across large areas. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for surveying professionals who rely on established control points for modern projects. While elevation data is not currently recorded for this station, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable reference information for spatial work in the area.

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WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8306 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 760.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.878820°, -101.632383°, corresponding to 43° 52′ 43.75″ N, 101° 37′ 56.58″ 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 WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, 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)43.878820, -101.632383
WGS84 (DMS)43° 52′ 43.75″ N, 101° 37′ 56.58″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation760.00 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
Y 373 — NGS OS0385 — Jackson County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 8 K — NGS OS0388 — Jackson County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 8 K 2 RM 3 — NGS OS0387 — Jackson County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 8 L AZ MK — NGS OS0391 — Jackson County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 373 — NGS OS0384 — Jackson County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 22 — NGS OS0383 — Jackson County, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US?

WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8306 and sits at an elevation of 760.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US?

The position of WELLER — NGS OS0773 — Jackson County, US in WGS84 is 43.878820°, -101.632383° (decimal), or 43° 52′ 43.75″ N, 101° 37′ 56.58″ 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.