B 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, US

USNGStrigunknown#209671
Latitude
36.569167°
Longitude
-119.610278°
Ortho h
95.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the foundational control points for geodetic positioning across the United States. Located near Selma, California at coordinates 36.56917° N, 119.61028° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for accurate surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Trigonometric stations like this one provide essential horizontal control for professional surveyors, engineers, and cartographers. They enable precise determination of distances, angles, and positions for infrastructure development, boundary establishment, and geographic information systems applications. Documentation and verification of such benchmark locations remain valuable to the surveying profession. Maintaining accurate records of these control points ensures consistency in regional and national geodetic networks and supports the reliable execution of contemporary surveying work.

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B 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209671 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 96.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.569167°, -119.610278°, corresponding to 36° 34′ 9.00″ N, 119° 36′ 37.00″ 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 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, 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)36.569167, -119.610278
WGS84 (DMS)36° 34′ 9.00″ N, 119° 36′ 37.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation95.98 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
B 87 RESET — NGS GT1290 — Selma, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 87 RESET — NGS GT1292 — Selma, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SELMA RM 2 RESET — NGS GT1294
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SELMA LIBBY MCNEILL LIBBY TK — NGS GT2061
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SELMA RM 1 — NGS GT1296
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SELMA — NGS GT1295
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is B 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, US?

B 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209671 and sits at an elevation of 96.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of B 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, US?

The position of B 87 — NGS GT1289 — Selma, US in WGS84 is 36.569167°, -119.610278° (decimal), or 36° 34′ 9.00″ N, 119° 36′ 37.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.