AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — Arapahoe County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6731
Latitude
39.583611°
Longitude
-104.851944°
Ortho h
1764.96 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as horizontal control benchmarks, providing accurate reference coordinates for subsequent surveys and geographic positioning work. Located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, at latitude 39.58361° and longitude -104.85194°, this point contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the Front Range area. As a trig station, it was established to support large-scale surveys and mapping activities through precise horizontal positioning. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national surveying network. Surveyors and engineers rely on these benchmarks for accurate boundary determination, infrastructure development, and spatial reference. The continued accessibility and condition of these monuments supports ongoing professional surveying operations across the state.

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AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — 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 #6731 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1765.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.583611°, -104.851944°, corresponding to 39° 35′ 1.00″ N, 104° 51′ 7.00″ 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 AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — 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)39.583611, -104.851944
WGS84 (DMS)39° 35′ 1.00″ N, 104° 51′ 7.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1764.96 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
AIRPORT — NGS KK1698 — Arapahoe County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
APA E — NGS AI5877 — Arapahoe County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 378 — NGS KK0454 — Arapahoe County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DENVER INVERNESS TANK — NGS KK1695 — Arapahoe County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JOG — NGS KK1696 — Arapahoe County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
APA D — NGS AI5876 — Douglas County, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — Arapahoe County, US?

AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6731 and sits at an elevation of 1765.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — Arapahoe County, US?

The position of AP STA A 1 V3 — NGS KK0455 — Arapahoe County, US in WGS84 is 39.583611°, -104.851944° (decimal), or 39° 35′ 1.00″ N, 104° 51′ 7.00″ 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.