WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, US

USNGStrigunknown#1880
Latitude
34.940225°
Longitude
-92.074389°
Ortho h
82.77 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Located near Jacksonville, Arkansas, at coordinates 34.94022° N, 92.07439° W, this trig point serves as a reference for precise horizontal positioning in Pulaski County and surrounding areas. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create chains of known positions used in cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The trig network enabled surveyors to extend measurements across large distances with documented accuracy. Modern surveying professionals continue to reference these historical control points when verifying coordinate systems, conducting boundary surveys, or establishing baselines for contemporary geospatial work. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining continuity in geodetic infrastructure and confirming the stability of survey networks over time.

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WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1880 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 82.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 34.940225°, -92.074389°, corresponding to 34° 56′ 24.81″ N, 92° 4′ 27.80″ 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 WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, 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)34.940225, -92.074389
WGS84 (DMS)34° 56′ 24.81″ N, 92° 4′ 27.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation82.77 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
WRT — NGS EJ0408 — Pulaski County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 10 — NGS EJ0028 — Lonoke County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 145 — NGS EJ0029 — Lonoke County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 144 — NGS EJ0027 — Lonoke County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KWAD — NGS EJ0314 — Lonoke County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WRS — NGS EJ0407 — Pulaski County, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, US?

WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1880 and sits at an elevation of 82.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, US?

The position of WRU — NGS EJ0409 — Jacksonville, US in WGS84 is 34.940225°, -92.074389° (decimal), or 34° 56′ 24.81″ N, 92° 4′ 27.80″ 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.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.