Y 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1493
Latitude
35.004167°
Longitude
-92.415833°
Ortho h
93.49 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points that establish the horizontal reference framework for the United States. Located in Faulkner County, Arkansas, at coordinates 35.00417° north latitude and 92.41583° west longitude, this trig point serves as a fundamental survey control station for regional mapping, engineering projects, and scientific applications requiring accurate spatial reference. Trig stations of this classification were historically established to provide intervisible points for triangulation networks, supporting both terrestrial and modern geodetic measurements. The point's position within Arkansas contributes to the broader continental datum infrastructure. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and GIS applications. Maintaining records of these established control points ensures consistency and reliability in surveying practice across jurisdictional boundaries.

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Y 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1493 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 93.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 35.004167°, -92.415833°, corresponding to 35° 0′ 15.00″ N, 92° 24′ 57.00″ 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 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner 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)35.004167, -92.415833
WGS84 (DMS)35° 0′ 15.00″ N, 92° 24′ 57.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 15N (approx.)
Elevation93.49 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
D 70 — NGS EJ0001 — Faulkner County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 70 — NGS FG0102 — Faulkner County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PC 3 — NGS FG1535 — Faulkner County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 290 — NGS EJ1680 — Mayflower, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 290 — NGS FG1536 — Faulkner County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WJI — NGS EJ0403 — Mayflower, US
3.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner County, US?

Y 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1493 and sits at an elevation of 93.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner County, US?

The position of Y 290 — NGS FG1534 — Faulkner County, US in WGS84 is 35.004167°, -92.415833° (decimal), or 35° 0′ 15.00″ N, 92° 24′ 57.00″ 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.