Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, US

USNGStrigunknown#3964
Latitude
30.279633°
Longitude
-97.807217°
Ortho h
231.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near West Lake Hills, Texas, at coordinates 30.27963°, -97.80722°, this trig point represents a monumented horizontal control reference established to support precise positioning and distance measurement for regional surveys. Triangulation stations such as this are integral to geodetic infrastructure, providing surveying professionals with stable, accurately positioned benchmarks for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and map compilation. Verification and documentation of these control points remain essential, as they establish the geometric foundation upon which all derivative surveying work depends. Maintaining current records of existing monuments enables surveyors to access reliable reference data and contributes to the continuity of the national geodetic network.

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Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3964 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 231.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 30.279633°, -97.807217°, corresponding to 30° 16′ 46.68″ N, 97° 48′ 25.98″ 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 Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, 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)30.279633, -97.807217
WGS84 (DMS)30° 16′ 46.68″ N, 97° 48′ 25.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 14N (approx.)
Elevation231.95 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
R 804 — NGS BM0593 — West Lake Hills, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 1222 — NGS BM0592 — Rollingwood, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 804 — NGS BM0596 — West Lake Hills, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 804 — NGS BM0591 — Rollingwood, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 1222 — NGS BM0590 — Rollingwood, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CARTERBURGESS COO CORS ARP — NGS DE7995 — Rollingwood, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, US?

Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3964 and sits at an elevation of 231.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, US?

The position of Z 1222 — NGS BM0595 — West Lake Hills, US in WGS84 is 30.279633°, -97.807217° (decimal), or 30° 16′ 46.68″ N, 97° 48′ 25.98″ 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.