AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684

USNGStrigunknown#6239
Latitude
39.739333°
Longitude
-104.770366°
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control points for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Aurora, Colorado, at coordinates 39.73933° N, 104.77037° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal and vertical control in the metropolitan Denver area. Triangulation stations of this class historically provided precise positional data for large-scale surveying projects and mapping initiatives. The point's location in an urbanized region of Colorado makes it valuable for infrastructure development, property surveys, and geospatial reference work in the area. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic network and ensuring consistency in surveying operations. Accurate location data supports both historical project reconstruction and ongoing surveying requirements across the region.

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AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6239 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.739333°, -104.770366°, corresponding to 39° 44′ 21.60″ N, 104° 46′ 13.32″ 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 AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684 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)39.739333, -104.770366
WGS84 (DMS)39° 44′ 21.60″ N, 104° 46′ 13.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
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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
AURORA RADIO STA KOA TOWER — NGS KK1685
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 259 — NGS KK0329 — Aurora, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 406 — NGS KK1519 — Aurora, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HIGHLINE CBL 452 — NGS AJ6013 — Aurora, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5400 — NGS KK0330 — Aurora, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · geodetic control point
1.032179 — NGS DJ8164 — Aurora, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684?

AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6239. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684?

The position of AURORA STA KOA CONELRAD TOWER — NGS KK1684 in WGS84 is 39.739333°, -104.770366° (decimal), or 39° 44′ 21.60″ N, 104° 46′ 13.32″ 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.