BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213803
Latitude
47.379133°
Longitude
-121.869052°
Ortho h
341.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, the primary geodetic control infrastructure maintained by the United States National Geodetic Survey. Located in King County, Washington at coordinates 47.37913° N, 121.86905° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided horizontal control for large-scale surveys, establishing precise positions from which secondary surveys and mapping projects derive their accuracy. The point contributes to the integrated network of control stations that supports engineering projects, land surveying, and geographic information systems throughout the Pacific Northwest. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors and GIS professionals depend on the continued availability and accuracy of these reference points for professional work.

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BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — 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 #213803 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 341.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.379133°, -121.869052°, corresponding to 47° 22′ 44.88″ N, 121° 52′ 8.59″ 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 BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — 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)47.379133, -121.869052
WGS84 (DMS)47° 22′ 44.88″ N, 121° 52′ 8.59″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation341.00 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
SELLECK MILL INCINERATOR — NGS SX1331 — King County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SELLECK MILL TALLEST STACK — NGS SX1333 — King County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 67 — NGS SX0751 — King County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SELLECK LIGHT GRAY HOUSE FP — NGS SX1335 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 28 — NGS SX1357 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LECK — NGS SX1338 — King County, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — King County, US?

BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213803 and sits at an elevation of 341.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — King County, US?

The position of BARNESTON — NGS SX1311 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.379133°, -121.869052° (decimal), or 47° 22′ 44.88″ N, 121° 52′ 8.59″ 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.