1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US

USNGStrigunknown#209478
Latitude
33.604344°
Longitude
-111.854897°
Ellipsoidal h
429.19 m
Ortho h
458.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near Scottsdale, Arizona at coordinates 33.60434°, -111.85490°, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Trigonometric stations like this one are monumented control points integral to large-scale surveys and engineering projects. The ellipsoidal elevation of 429.2 meters provides vertical reference data necessary for accurate positioning and land boundary determinations. Verification and documentation of NGS benchmarks remain essential to maintaining geodetic accuracy. As ground infrastructure supporting GPS networks, cadastral surveys, and infrastructure development, these monuments preserve positional continuity for professional surveyors and cartographers. Regular confirmation of station stability and coordinate values ensures the reliability of downstream surveying operations throughout Arizona and beyond.

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1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209478 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 458.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.604344°, -111.854897°, corresponding to 33° 36′ 15.64″ N, 111° 51′ 17.63″ 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 1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, 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)33.604344, -111.854897
WGS84 (DMS)33° 36′ 15.64″ N, 111° 51′ 17.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation458.63 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
COSA A — NGS AH8505 — Scottsdale, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T3N R4E SEC 13 1/4 COR EAST — NGS DU1767 — Scottsdale, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T3N R4E SEC 13 NE COR — NGS DU1766 — Scottsdale, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T3N R4E SEC 24 NE COR — NGS DU1771 — Scottsdale, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T3N R4E SEC 12 1/4 COR EAST — NGS DU1765 — Scottsdale, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T3N R4E SEC 24 1/4 COR EAST — NGS DU1773 — Scottsdale, US
3.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US?

1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209478 and sits at an elevation of 458.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US?

The position of 1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US in WGS84 is 33.604344°, -111.854897° (decimal), or 33° 36′ 15.64″ N, 111° 51′ 17.63″ 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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