B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8563
Latitude
41.778611°
Longitude
-107.393056°
Ortho h
2103.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation station established within the NGS network, the primary geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as horizontal control points, providing precise coordinate references essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across large areas. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.77861°N, -107.39306°W, this point contributes to the broader network of monumented reference stations maintained by the National Geodetic Survey. Such points are positioned to enable accurate spatial positioning and to support cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and geospatial data collection. Verification and continued documentation of benchmark condition and coordinates remain valuable for professionals relying on established control networks, particularly in areas where modern survey equipment depends on reliable reference points for validation and calibration purposes.

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B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8563 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2103.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.778611°, -107.393056°, corresponding to 41° 46′ 43.00″ N, 107° 23′ 35.00″ 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 B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon 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)41.778611, -107.393056
WGS84 (DMS)41° 46′ 43.00″ N, 107° 23′ 35.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2103.84 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 116 — NGS MP0263 — Carbon County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 116 — NGS MP0264 — Carbon County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 116 — NGS MP0261 — Carbon County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 342 — NGS MP0447 — Carbon County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 2 — NGS MP0262 — Carbon County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 116 — NGS MP0260 — Carbon County, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon County, US?

B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8563 and sits at an elevation of 2103.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon County, US?

The position of B 342 — NGS MP0448 — Carbon County, US in WGS84 is 41.778611°, -107.393056° (decimal), or 41° 46′ 43.00″ N, 107° 23′ 35.00″ 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.