547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US

USNGStrigunknown#6476
Latitude
39.831389°
Longitude
-105.006389°
Ortho h
1611.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental horizontal and vertical framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Sherrelwood, Colorado, at coordinates 39.83139° N, 105.00639° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for positioning and survey work in the Front Range region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a network of precisely known positions that surveyors could use as control for detailed mapping, engineering projects, and land surveying activities. The NGS network remains essential for modern geospatial work, including GPS validation and coordinate verification. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of geodetic infrastructure and support accurate positioning for civil engineering, land management, and scientific applications throughout the region.

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547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6476 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1611.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.831389°, -105.006389°, corresponding to 39° 49′ 53.00″ N, 105° 0′ 23.00″ 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 547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, 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)39.831389, -105.006389
WGS84 (DMS)39° 49′ 53.00″ N, 105° 0′ 23.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1611.30 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
X 452 — NGS DJ8172 — Adams County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 452 — NGS DJ8174 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 452 — NGS DJ8171 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 452 — NGS DJ8170 — Adams County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 452 — NGS DJ8169 — Adams County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 264 — NGS KK0645 — Zuni, US
3.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US?

547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6476 and sits at an elevation of 1611.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US?

The position of 547 — NGS DJ8173 — Sherrelwood, Colorado, US in WGS84 is 39.831389°, -105.006389° (decimal), or 39° 49′ 53.00″ N, 105° 0′ 23.00″ 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.