ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish County, US

USNGStrigunknown#214218
Latitude
47.863172°
Longitude
-122.284975°
Ortho h
194.83 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations of this type serve as primary reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout their respective regions. Located in Snohomish County, Washington, this benchmark occupies a position within the broader NGS network that supports both public and private survey work across the Pacific Northwest. The coordinates 47.86317°, -122.28498° define its horizontal position within the national reference system. Trig stations function as monumented points of known position, allowing surveyors to extend measurements with precision and consistency. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of regional geodetic data. Recovery and recovery confirmation of existing benchmarks enables continued reliance on established survey networks for infrastructure development and land surveying activities.

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ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214218 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 194.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.863172°, -122.284975°, corresponding to 47° 51′ 47.42″ N, 122° 17′ 5.91″ 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 ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish 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)47.863172, -122.284975
WGS84 (DMS)47° 51′ 47.42″ N, 122° 17′ 5.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation194.83 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
ALDERWOOD 2 RM 6 — NGS SY1571 — Snohomish County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALDERWOOD 2 NO 7 — NGS SY1572 — Snohomish County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALDERWOOD RM 1 — NGS SY0075 — Snohomish County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALDERWOOD — NGS SY0074 — Snohomish County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ALDERWOOD RM 2 — NGS SY0076 — Snohomish County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
103 D RESET — NGS SY0072 — Snohomish County, US
0.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish County, US?

ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214218 and sits at an elevation of 194.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish County, US?

The position of ALDERWOOD 2 — NGS SY1568 — Snohomish County, US in WGS84 is 47.863172°, -122.284975° (decimal), or 47° 51′ 47.42″ N, 122° 17′ 5.91″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this triangulation station?

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Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

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Original source: this record was imported from ngs_public. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.