Y 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8572
Latitude
44.110278°
Longitude
-101.947500°
Ortho h
762.32 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Haakon County, South Dakota, at coordinates 44.11028°N, 101.94750°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations like this one were established to provide accurate positional data for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's stability and documented location enable surveyors to verify their own measurements and maintain consistency in local and regional surveys. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for ensuring accuracy in modern surveying practices, even as technology evolves. Documentation of these reference marks preserves institutional geodetic knowledge and supports continuity in spatial data infrastructure.

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Y 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8572 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 762.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.110278°, -101.947500°, corresponding to 44° 6′ 37.00″ N, 101° 56′ 51.00″ 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 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon 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)44.110278, -101.947500
WGS84 (DMS)44° 6′ 37.00″ N, 101° 56′ 51.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation762.32 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 379 — NGS PT0803 — Haakon County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 9 I — NGS PT0806 — Haakon County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 379 — NGS PT0812 — Haakon County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 9 J — NGS PT0809 — Haakon County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 388 — NGS PT0630 — Haakon County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 9 I AZ MK — NGS PT0811 — Haakon County, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon County, US?

Y 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8572 and sits at an elevation of 762.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon County, US?

The position of Y 379 — NGS PT0804 — Haakon County, US in WGS84 is 44.110278°, -101.947500° (decimal), or 44° 6′ 37.00″ N, 101° 56′ 51.00″ 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.