Y 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, US

USNGStrigunknown#7909
Latitude
43.834722°
Longitude
-101.510000°
Ortho h
749.55 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of horizontal control points established to support surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in South Dakota near Kadoka, the benchmark serves as a reference point for determining accurate horizontal positions in the region. Triangulation stations like this one provide essential geodetic control by establishing precise latitude and longitude coordinates that surveyors and mapping professionals rely upon for their work. The NGS network represents foundational infrastructure for civil engineering, land surveying, and cartographic applications. Verification and documentation of such control points ensure the continued reliability of positional reference data. Professionals engaged in surveying, GIS work, or large-scale mapping projects depend on the accessibility and accuracy of these established benchmarks to maintain consistency in spatial measurements and coordinate systems across projects and jurisdictions.

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Y 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #7909 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 749.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 43.834722°, -101.510000°, corresponding to 43° 50′ 5.00″ N, 101° 30′ 36.00″ 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 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, 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)43.834722, -101.510000
WGS84 (DMS)43° 50′ 5.00″ N, 101° 30′ 36.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation749.55 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
KADOKA MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS OS0770
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KADOKA PRESB CH CUPOLA — NGS OS0769
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 9 — NGS OS0441 — Kadoka, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 372 — NGS OS0423 — Kadoka, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 364 — NGS OS0447 — Kadoka, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 9 — NGS OS0442 — Kadoka, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Y 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, US?

Y 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #7909 and sits at an elevation of 749.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Y 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, US?

The position of Y 9 — NGS OS0446 — Kadoka, US in WGS84 is 43.834722°, -101.510000° (decimal), or 43° 50′ 5.00″ N, 101° 30′ 36.00″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.