5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3512
Latitude
40.733333°
Longitude
-111.908611°
Ortho h
1289.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that forms the backbone of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.73333° N, 111.90861° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for precise surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide surveyors and engineers with accurately positioned control points for subsequent surveys, construction projects, and cartographic work. The point's documented location enables surveyors to relate their measurements to the broader national coordinate system. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark stations remain important for ensuring the integrity of local and regional surveys. Professionals undertaking work in this area should consult current NGS records to confirm the point's accessibility and condition before incorporating it into survey networks.

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5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3512 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1289.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.733333°, -111.908611°, corresponding to 40° 43′ 60.00″ N, 111° 54′ 31.00″ 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 5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, 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)40.733333, -111.908611
WGS84 (DMS)40° 43′ 60.00″ N, 111° 54′ 31.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1289.81 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
W 86 — NGS LO0590 — Salt Lake City, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WW 90 — NGS LO0576 — South Salt Lake, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C1 7 — NGS AE4646 — South Salt Lake, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 86 — NGS LO0589 — Salt Lake City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 90 — NGS LO0577 — Salt Lake City, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1S1W 2310 — NGS LO0946 — South Salt Lake, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US?

5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3512 and sits at an elevation of 1289.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of 5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.733333°, -111.908611° (decimal), or 40° 43′ 60.00″ N, 111° 54′ 31.00″ 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.