81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#6708
Latitude
39.709353°
Longitude
-104.972550°
Ortho h
1617.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that establishes horizontal control across the United States. Located near Denver, Colorado at coordinates 39.70935° N, 104.97255° W, this trig point serves as a reference for precise surveying and mapping activities in the Front Range region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a framework of accurately positioned monuments for land surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's position within NGS documentation enables surveyors and cartographers to reference their local measurements against the national geodetic datum. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain important for ensuring the integrity of survey networks and supporting infrastructure development, property boundary establishment, and scientific research requiring precise geographic reference. Documentation of this station's location and condition contributes to the overall reliability of geodetic control in the region.

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81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6708 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1617.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.709353°, -104.972550°, corresponding to 39° 42′ 33.67″ N, 104° 58′ 21.18″ 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 81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, 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)39.709353, -104.972550
WGS84 (DMS)39° 42′ 33.67″ N, 104° 58′ 21.18″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1617.31 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
J 393 — NGS KK1278 — Denver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
65 — NGS KK1280 — Denver, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALAMO — NGS DK7169 — Denver, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 54 — NGS KK0526 — Denver, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 355 — NGS KK0427 — Denver, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 394 — NGS KK1276 — Denver, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is 81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, US?

81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6708 and sits at an elevation of 1617.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of 81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, US?

The position of 81 — NGS KK1279 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.709353°, -104.972550° (decimal), or 39° 42′ 33.67″ N, 104° 58′ 21.18″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.