A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8877
Latitude
33.508056°
Longitude
-111.731083°
Ortho h
398.25 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation station (trig point) within the NGS network, the primary geodetic control infrastructure of the United States. Triangulation stations serve as fundamental reference points for establishing accurate horizontal positions across the national landscape. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona at coordinates 33.50806°N, 111.73108°W, this monument provides essential horizontal control for regional surveying operations, mapping projects, and engineering applications. Trig points of this classification are typically monumented with durable markers and integrated into larger networks to enable precise distance and directional measurements. The NGS maintains these stations as part of the National Spatial Reference System, ensuring consistency and reliability for both public and private surveying endeavors. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity and supporting accurate spatial referencing throughout the region.

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A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8877 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 398.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.508056°, -111.731083°, corresponding to 33° 30′ 29.00″ N, 111° 43′ 51.90″ 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 A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa 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)33.508056, -111.731083
WGS84 (DMS)33° 30′ 29.00″ N, 111° 43′ 51.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation398.25 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
1DL1 — NGS AJ3681 — Maricopa County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 269 — NGS DU1072 — Maricopa County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 268 — NGS DU1075 — Maricopa County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 474 — NGS DU1335 — Maricopa County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2213 — NGS DS2012 — Mesa, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2208 — NGS DS2007 — Mesa, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa County, US?

A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8877 and sits at an elevation of 398.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa County, US?

The position of A 269 — NGS DU1073 — Maricopa County, US in WGS84 is 33.508056°, -111.731083° (decimal), or 33° 30′ 29.00″ N, 111° 43′ 51.90″ 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.