ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#6567
Latitude
39.784539°
Longitude
-104.981518°
Ellipsoidal h
1551.51 m
Ortho h
1568.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's primary control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area at coordinates 39.78454°N, 104.98152°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1551.5 meters, this trig point serves as a reference monument for local and regional survey work. Triangulation stations like this are essential components of geodetic infrastructure, providing precise horizontal and vertical control for surveying projects, engineering construction, and geographic information systems. The proximity to Denver makes this point valuable for urban development and infrastructure projects requiring high-precision positioning. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations ensures the continuity and reliability of the national coordinate system and supports accurate surveying practices across generations.

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ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6567 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1568.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.784539°, -104.981518°, corresponding to 39° 47′ 4.34″ N, 104° 58′ 53.46″ 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 ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, 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)39.784539, -104.981518
WGS84 (DMS)39° 47′ 4.34″ N, 104° 58′ 53.46″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1568.65 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
G 452 — NGS DJ8221 — Denver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 452 — NGS DJ8165 — Denver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CP 8 — NGS DJ8166 — Adams County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELLIS — NGS DJ8223 — Denver, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 452 — NGS DJ8148 — Denver, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 62 — NGS KK0543 — Denver, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, US?

ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6567 and sits at an elevation of 1568.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, US?

The position of ARGO — NGS AE5245 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.784539°, -104.981518° (decimal), or 39° 47′ 4.34″ N, 104° 58′ 53.46″ 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.