1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — Maricopa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8852
Latitude
33.691630°
Longitude
-111.728387°
Ellipsoidal h
567.54 m
Ortho h
596.68 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.69163° N, 111.72839° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping operations across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 567.5 meters provides vertical control data essential for infrastructure projects, cadastral surveys, and geospatial analysis. Trig stations of this classification function as primary monuments for establishing accurate positions of secondary control points and survey marks. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the national survey network, ensuring consistency in large-scale projects, and supporting ongoing GPS/GNSS validation efforts. Regular inspection and monumentation records preserve the utility of these reference points for future generations of surveyors and engineers.

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1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — 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 #8852 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 596.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.691630°, -111.728387°, corresponding to 33° 41′ 29.87″ N, 111° 43′ 42.19″ 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 1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — 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)33.691630, -111.728387
WGS84 (DMS)33° 41′ 29.87″ N, 111° 43′ 42.19″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation596.68 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
1812=FORT — NGS DU2203 — Maricopa County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1GM2 — NGS AJ3693 — Fountain Hills, US
6.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1GK1 — NGS AJ3721 — Fountain Hills, US
7.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US
9.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1FL1 — NGS AJ3689 — Fountain Hills, US
9.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1HJ2 — NGS AJ3695 — Scottsdale, US
12.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — Maricopa County, US?

1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8852 and sits at an elevation of 596.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — Maricopa County, US?

The position of 1HL1 — NGS AJ3696 — Maricopa County, US in WGS84 is 33.691630°, -111.728387° (decimal), or 33° 41′ 29.87″ N, 111° 43′ 42.19″ 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.

Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.