1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8848
Latitude
33.665360°
Longitude
-111.706102°
Ortho h
553.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station in the NGS network, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.66536°N, 111.70610°W. Triangulation stations serve as primary control points for establishing accurate horizontal positions across the United States. As part of the National Geodetic Survey's infrastructure, this point contributes to the nation's reference frame for surveying, mapping, and engineering applications. The trig station type indicates it was likely established through classical triangulation methods to support precise positional control. Located in Arizona's Maricopa County region, this benchmark represents a documented position within the geodetic network. Verification and documentation of such control points remains essential for surveyors conducting boundary work, construction projects, and geospatial data collection. Regular confirmation of benchmark stability ensures the continuing reliability of the surveying datum upon which many professional surveying activities depend.

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1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8848 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 553.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.665360°, -111.706102°, corresponding to 33° 39′ 55.30″ N, 111° 42′ 21.97″ 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 1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa 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)33.665360, -111.706102
WGS84 (DMS)33° 39′ 55.30″ N, 111° 42′ 21.97″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation553.70 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
1GM2 — NGS AJ3693 — Fountain Hills, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — Maricopa County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1GK1 — NGS AJ3721 — Fountain Hills, US
6.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1FL1 — NGS AJ3689 — Fountain Hills, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US
10.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
VERDE RESET — NGS DU2206 — Maricopa County, US
12.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US?

1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8848 and sits at an elevation of 553.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US?

The position of 1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US in WGS84 is 33.665360°, -111.706102° (decimal), or 33° 39′ 55.30″ N, 111° 42′ 21.97″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.

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