ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, US

USNGStrigunknown#5999
Latitude
39.859855°
Longitude
-104.752891°
Ellipsoidal h
1613.04 m
Ortho h
1630.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Commerce City, Colorado, at coordinates 39.85985° N, 104.75289° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning in the Front Range region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1613.0 meters reflects the point's height relative to the WGS 84 reference ellipsoid. Trig stations function as fixed reference markers enabling surveyors to establish accurate measurements for boundary work, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network and ensuring consistency in surveying operations throughout the region.

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ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5999 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1630.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.859855°, -104.752891°, corresponding to 39° 51′ 35.48″ N, 104° 45′ 10.41″ 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 ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, 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)39.859855, -104.752891
WGS84 (DMS)39° 51′ 35.48″ N, 104° 45′ 10.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1630.90 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:

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DR KK — NGS DN4569 — Denver, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CONLAN — NGS DH9156 — Denver, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DVX N — NGS AE5242 — Denver, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 452 RESET — NGS DN4583 — Denver, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GUNDERSON RESET — NGS DN4580 — Denver, US
3.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, US?

ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5999 and sits at an elevation of 1630.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, US?

The position of ADAMS — NGS KK1725 — Commerce City, US in WGS84 is 39.859855°, -104.752891° (decimal), or 39° 51′ 35.48″ N, 104° 45′ 10.41″ 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.