WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US

USNGStrigunknown#4244
Latitude
18.345259°
Longitude
-64.906685°
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0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that establishes and maintains the fundamental control framework for the United States and its territories. Trig stations serve as primary control points for surveying and mapping operations, providing accurate horizontal positioning reference data. Located in the Saint Thomas-Saint John District of the United States Virgin Islands at coordinates 18.34526°N, 64.90668°W, this point contributes to geodetic control in the Caribbean region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically occupied and observed to create networks of known positions from which subsequent surveys could be conducted. Documentation and verification of such control points remain important for surveying professionals undertaking mapping, construction, and infrastructure projects. Maintaining accurate records of these reference monuments ensures continuity of the geodetic infrastructure and supports precision work across multiple jurisdictions and time periods.

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WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — 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 #4244 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 18.345259°, -64.906685°, corresponding to 18° 20′ 42.93″ N, 64° 54′ 24.07″ 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 WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — 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)18.345259, -64.906685
WGS84 (DMS)18° 20′ 42.93″ N, 64° 54′ 24.07″ 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
WINTBERG HILL RADIO TOWER — NGS TZ5053 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST THOMAS N BASE — NGS TV0512 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ST THOMAS HOSPITAL VENTILATOR — NGS TZ5046 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLAG — NGS TV0511 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLAG HILL RADIO TOWER — NGS TZ5036 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
975 1639 F — NGS DL3908 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — 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 #4244. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US?

The position of WINTBERG PEAK FLAGPOLE — NGS TZ5054 — Saint Thomas - Saint John District, US in WGS84 is 18.345259°, -64.906685° (decimal), or 18° 20′ 42.93″ N, 64° 54′ 24.07″ 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.