B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#214255
Latitude
47.756167°
Longitude
-121.976056°
Ortho h
14.63 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Situated in King County, Washington, at coordinates 47.75617° north latitude and 121.97606° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide permanent, monumented control points essential for accurate positioning in engineering projects, cadastral surveys, and geographic information systems. The horizontal positioning data enables surveyors and geodesists to tie local surveys to the national coordinate system with documented accuracy. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain critical infrastructure functions. Documenting the existence, condition, and coordinates of these points preserves institutional knowledge and supports professional surveying practice. Users are encouraged to report any observations regarding this station's current physical condition to the NGS.

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B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214255 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 14.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.756167°, -121.976056°, corresponding to 47° 45′ 22.20″ N, 121° 58′ 33.80″ 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 B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King 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)47.756167, -121.976056
WGS84 (DMS)47° 45′ 22.20″ N, 121° 58′ 33.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation14.63 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
C 296 — NGS SX0858 — King County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 38 — NGS SX0855 — Duvall, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 67 — NGS SX0857 — Duvall, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DRY FALLS — NGS SX1533 — King County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FUNK — NGS SX1593 — Duvall, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 68 — NGS SX0861 — King County, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King County, US?

B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214255 and sits at an elevation of 14.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King County, US?

The position of B 296 — NGS SX0859 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.756167°, -121.976056° (decimal), or 47° 45′ 22.20″ N, 121° 58′ 33.80″ 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?

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.