AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US

USNGStrigunknown#3777
Latitude
40.770601°
Longitude
-111.798339°
Ortho h
2178.20 m
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network that forms the foundation of horizontal control throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for establishing accurate positional data and supporting surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across large areas. Located in the Emigration Canyon region of Utah, this benchmark provides precise geodetic control for the surrounding terrain. The station's coordinates and inclusion in the NGS network make it valuable for verifying survey work, establishing local reference frames, and maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and engineers rely on documented control points such as this to ensure consistency and accuracy in their respective projects. Regular verification and maintenance of these benchmarks help preserve their utility for current and future surveying applications throughout the region.

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AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3777 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2178.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.770601°, -111.798339°, corresponding to 40° 46′ 14.16″ N, 111° 47′ 54.02″ 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 AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, 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)40.770601, -111.798339
WGS84 (DMS)40° 46′ 14.16″ N, 111° 47′ 54.02″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2178.20 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
BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RED BUTTE CORS ARP — NGS AF9633 — Salt Lake County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RBUT A — NGS AE4749 — Salt Lake County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 383 — NGS AE4748 — Salt Lake City, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RBUT B — NGS AE4747 — Salt Lake City, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EMIGRATION CANYON MICROWAVE — NGS LO0974 — Salt Lake City, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US?

AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3777 and sits at an elevation of 2178.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US?

The position of AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US in WGS84 is 40.770601°, -111.798339° (decimal), or 40° 46′ 14.16″ N, 111° 47′ 54.02″ 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.