BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US

USNGStrigunknown#3775
Latitude
40.770586°
Longitude
-111.798417°
Ortho h
2176.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the foundational geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric points serve as primary reference stations for horizontal control, enabling surveyors and engineers to accurately position surveys across large areas. Located near Emigration Canyon in Utah at coordinates 40.77059°N, 111.79842°W, this benchmark contributes to regional spatial reference infrastructure in the Wasatch Front area. As part of the NGS network, it has been integral to mapping, engineering projects, and land administration throughout its period of service. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for surveying professionals. These stations provide the geometric foundation necessary for accurate boundary determination, infrastructure development, and geospatial data consistency. Maintaining records of benchmark condition and accessibility supports the long-term utility of the national geodetic network.

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BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3775 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2176.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.770586°, -111.798417°, corresponding to 40° 46′ 14.11″ N, 111° 47′ 54.30″ 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 BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, 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)40.770586, -111.798417
WGS84 (DMS)40° 46′ 14.11″ N, 111° 47′ 54.30″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2176.50 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
AIR BEACON O B — NGS LO0975 — Emigration Canyon, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RED BUTTE CORS ARP — NGS AF9633 — Salt Lake County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RBUT A — NGS AE4749 — Salt Lake County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 383 — NGS AE4748 — Salt Lake City, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RBUT B — NGS AE4747 — Salt Lake City, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EMIGRATION CANYON MICROWAVE — NGS LO0974 — Salt Lake City, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US?

BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3775 and sits at an elevation of 2176.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US?

The position of BEACON — NGS LO0972 — Emigration Canyon, US in WGS84 is 40.770586°, -111.798417° (decimal), or 40° 46′ 14.11″ N, 111° 47′ 54.30″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.