X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US

USNGStrigunknown#210237
Latitude
38.078628°
Longitude
-84.355928°
Ortho h
285.09 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Lexington, Kentucky at coordinates 38.07863°N, 84.35593°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal position control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise spatial reference points through intervisible networks, enabling accurate surveying work across the landscape. The station's role within NGS infrastructure supports cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographical information systems requiring reliable positional control. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and ensuring consistency in surveying practices. Surveying professionals may reference this point when establishing local control networks or validating survey work in central Kentucky.

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X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #210237 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 285.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 38.078628°, -84.355928°, corresponding to 38° 4′ 43.06″ N, 84° 21′ 21.34″ 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 X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — 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)38.078628, -84.355928
WGS84 (DMS)38° 4′ 43.06″ N, 84° 21′ 21.34″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 16N (approx.)
Elevation285.09 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 145 — NGS HZ0128 — Lexington, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 145 — NGS HZ0125 — Lexington, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LFUCG GPS STA 0092 — NGS HZ2652 — Lexington, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 145 — NGS HZ0129 — Lexington, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I64 T 59 RM 1 — NGS HZ0178 — Lexington, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
I64 T 59 — NGS HZ0180 — Lexington, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US?

X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #210237 and sits at an elevation of 285.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US?

The position of X 145 — NGS HZ0126 — Lexington, US in WGS84 is 38.078628°, -84.355928° (decimal), or 38° 4′ 43.06″ N, 84° 21′ 21.34″ 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.