AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6729
Latitude
39.579517°
Longitude
-104.849256°
Ortho h
1769.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.57952° N, 104.84926° W, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning in the Denver metropolitan region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and topographic mapping. The point's coordinates have been determined through precise geodetic methods and integrated into the national datums. Verification and documentation of such benchmark stations remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and GIS professionals requiring reliable reference points. Maintaining accurate records of these control stations supports the integrity of local and regional spatial datasets and facilitates consistent survey work across jurisdictional boundaries.

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AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6729 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1769.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.579517°, -104.849256°, corresponding to 39° 34′ 46.26″ N, 104° 50′ 57.32″ 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 AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe 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)39.579517, -104.849256
WGS84 (DMS)39° 34′ 46.26″ N, 104° 50′ 57.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1769.20 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
AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — Arapahoe County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
APA E — NGS AI5877 — Arapahoe County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 378 — NGS KK0454 — Arapahoe County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
APA D — NGS AI5876 — Douglas County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
APA F — NGS AI5878 — Arapahoe County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DENVER INVERNESS TANK — NGS KK1695 — Arapahoe County, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US?

AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6729 and sits at an elevation of 1769.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US?

The position of AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US in WGS84 is 39.579517°, -104.849256° (decimal), or 39° 34′ 46.26″ N, 104° 50′ 57.32″ 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.