42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8809
Latitude
41.018889°
Longitude
-107.405556°
Ortho h
1990.44 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control infrastructure for accurate surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, at coordinates 41.01889° N, 107.40556° W, this control point serves as a precise spatial reference for regional surveys and engineering projects. Trig stations like this historically provided horizontal control through intervisible networks of observations, enabling surveyors to extend accurate positional data across large areas. Such points remain valuable for verifying and validating contemporary survey work, GPS observations, and local control networks. Documentation and periodic verification of these reference points ensures the integrity of the national geodetic framework and supports reliable land records, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise geospatial data.

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42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8809 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1990.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.018889°, -107.405556°, corresponding to 41° 1′ 8.00″ N, 107° 24′ 20.00″ 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 42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon 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)41.018889, -107.405556
WGS84 (DMS)41° 1′ 8.00″ N, 107° 24′ 20.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1990.44 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
V 72 — NGS MP0284 — Carbon County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 72 — NGS MP0287 — Carbon County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6540.2 — NGS MP0288 — Moffat County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
43 A — NGS MP0283 — Carbon County, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
41 A RESET — NGS MP0289 — Carbon County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 72 — NGS MP0290 — Carbon County, US
4.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon County, US?

42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8809 and sits at an elevation of 1990.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon County, US?

The position of 42 A — NGS MP0286 — Carbon County, US in WGS84 is 41.018889°, -107.405556° (decimal), or 41° 1′ 8.00″ N, 107° 24′ 20.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.