A 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, US

USNGStrigunknown#208983
Latitude
33.415636°
Longitude
-111.759317°
Ortho h
388.72 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of horizontal control throughout the United States. Located near Mesa, Arizona at coordinates 33.41564°N, 111.75932°W, this trig point serves as a precise positional reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create a framework of known positions from which surveyors could conduct local surveys with high accuracy. The point remains valuable for verifying contemporary survey work, validating GPS observations, and maintaining continuity with legacy survey data. For surveying professionals, accurate documentation and recovery of such benchmarks supports quality assurance in boundary determinations, infrastructure development, and geospatial analysis. Confirmation of this station's current condition and accessibility is recommended for field operations requiring certified control points in the Mesa area.

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A 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #208983 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 388.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.415636°, -111.759317°, corresponding to 33° 24′ 56.29″ N, 111° 45′ 33.54″ 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 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, 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)33.415636, -111.759317
WGS84 (DMS)33° 24′ 56.29″ N, 111° 45′ 33.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation388.72 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
Z 517 — NGS DU2316 — Mesa, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 518 — NGS DU2318 — Mesa, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2226 — NGS DS2025 — Mesa, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 517 — NGS DU2315 — Mesa, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2225 — NGS DS2024 — Mesa, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1243 — NGS DU0782 — Mesa, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is A 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, US?

A 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #208983 and sits at an elevation of 388.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of A 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, US?

The position of A 518 — NGS DU2317 — Mesa, US in WGS84 is 33.415636°, -111.759317° (decimal), or 33° 24′ 56.29″ N, 111° 45′ 33.54″ 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.