ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6551
Latitude
31.807330°
Longitude
-106.387184°
Ellipsoidal h
1172.29 m
Ortho h
1196.32 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their respective regions. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.80733°N, 106.38718°W, this benchmark is situated at an ellipsoidal elevation of 1172.3 meters. The point contributes to the national horizontal and vertical control network, supporting accurate georeferencing for civil engineering, land surveying, and spatial data collection activities throughout the southwestern United States. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remains essential for maintaining the integrity and reliability of geodetic networks, ensuring that subsequent surveys and mapping efforts maintain positional consistency and accuracy standards across jurisdictions and time.

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ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6551 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1196.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.807330°, -106.387184°, corresponding to 31° 48′ 26.39″ N, 106° 23′ 13.86″ 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 ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, 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)31.807330, -106.387184
WGS84 (DMS)31° 48′ 26.39″ N, 106° 23′ 13.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1196.32 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
IRON BOLT — NGS CE0117 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3920.08 — NGS CE0116 — El Paso, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 912 — NGS CE0112 — El Paso, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 912 — NGS CE0132 — El Paso, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO MUN APT CONTROL TOWER — NGS CE0543
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELP A — NGS AB8586 — El Paso, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, US?

ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6551 and sits at an elevation of 1196.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, US?

The position of ARP 2 ELP — NGS AB6217 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.807330°, -106.387184° (decimal), or 31° 48′ 26.39″ N, 106° 23′ 13.86″ 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.