6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino County, US

USNGStrigunknown#905
Latitude
36.027639°
Longitude
-112.304000°
Ortho h
1895.41 m
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0
Last checked
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This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points establishing the horizontal geodetic datum for the United States. Located in Coconino County, Arizona at coordinates 36.02764°N, 112.30400°W, this point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. As a trig station, this benchmark was established to provide accurate horizontal positioning through a network of intervisible points. Such monuments are fundamental to large-scale surveys and continue to provide value for verifying modern positioning techniques and maintaining continuity with historical survey work. Documentation and verification of existing control points remain important for surveying professionals, particularly in areas where precise geodetic reference is required. The location within Coconino County establishes its relevance to regional surveying activities in northern Arizona.

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6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #905 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1895.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.027639°, -112.304000°, corresponding to 36° 1′ 39.50″ N, 112° 18′ 14.40″ 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 6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino 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)36.027639, -112.304000
WGS84 (DMS)36° 1′ 39.50″ N, 112° 18′ 14.40″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1895.41 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
6213 CANYON — NGS DO5685 — Coconino County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6340 CANYON — NGS DO5601 — Coconino County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6235 CANYON — NGS DO5608 — Coconino County, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6243 CANYON — NGS DO5607 — Coconino County, US
6.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6211 CANYON — NGS DO5687 — Coconino County, US
6.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
POST — NGS GQ0265 — Coconino County, US
6.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino County, US?

6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #905 and sits at an elevation of 1895.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino County, US?

The position of 6221 CANYON — NGS DO5686 — Coconino County, US in WGS84 is 36.027639°, -112.304000° (decimal), or 36° 1′ 39.50″ N, 112° 18′ 14.40″ 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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