Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3774
Latitude
30.328889°
Longitude
-97.619722°
Ortho h
191.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the precise geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located in Travis County, Texas, at coordinates 30.32889° N, 97.61972° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for horizontal control in the region. Trig stations of this classification have historically provided accurate positions for large-scale surveys, photogrammetric projects, and boundary determinations. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring reliable spatial references. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations and their condition supports the integrity of the geodetic datum and ensures continued utility for professional surveying work. Survey professionals should consult current NGS records for detailed monumentation descriptions and any stability assessments.

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Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3774 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 191.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.328889°, -97.619722°, corresponding to 30° 19′ 44.00″ N, 97° 37′ 11.00″ 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 Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis 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)30.328889, -97.619722
WGS84 (DMS)30° 19′ 44.00″ N, 97° 37′ 11.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation191.29 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
Z 240 — NGS BM0551 — Travis County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 240 — NGS BM0549 — Austin, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD KNOB AZ MK 3 — NGS BM1122 — Austin, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD KNOB — NGS BM0548 — Austin, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD KNOB RM 2 — NGS BM0546 — Austin, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BALD KNOB RM 1 — NGS BM0547 — Austin, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis County, US?

Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3774 and sits at an elevation of 191.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis County, US?

The position of Y 240 — NGS BM0550 — Travis County, US in WGS84 is 30.328889°, -97.619722° (decimal), or 30° 19′ 44.00″ N, 97° 37′ 11.00″ 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.