BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, US

USNGStrigunknown#214291
Latitude
47.775255°
Longitude
-122.198701°
Ortho h
114.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation (trig) station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Bothell, Washington at coordinates 47.77526°N, 122.19870°W, this point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations were established to provide accurate positional control across the country, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to a common datum. The point's role in the NGS network makes it valuable for verifying local survey accuracy, establishing property boundaries, and supporting infrastructure projects. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensures the continued reliability of spatial data and surveying operations in the Puget Sound area. Maintaining records of these reference stations supports both historical continuity and modern geodetic applications.

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BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214291 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 114.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.775255°, -122.198701°, corresponding to 47° 46′ 30.92″ N, 122° 11′ 55.32″ 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 BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, 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)47.775255, -122.198701
WGS84 (DMS)47° 46′ 30.92″ N, 122° 11′ 55.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation114.90 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
BOTHELL MUN STANDPIPE — NGS SY3490
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GP 31405 5 — NGS SY5580 — Bothell, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WOODINVILLE 2 — NGS SY3487 — Bothell, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WOODINVILLE — NGS SY3484 — Bothell, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WOODINVILLE 2 AZ MK — NGS SY3486
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GP 31405 5 AZ MK — NGS SY5581 — Bothell, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, US?

BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214291 and sits at an elevation of 114.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, US?

The position of BECKS — NGS SY3491 — Bothell, US in WGS84 is 47.775255°, -122.198701° (decimal), or 47° 46′ 30.92″ N, 122° 11′ 55.32″ 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.