BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US
USNGStrigunknown#6741
Latitude
39.625073°
Longitude
-104.821642°
Ellipsoidal h
1723.42 m
Ortho h
1740.80 m
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Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which form the foundation of horizontal and vertical geodetic reference across the United States. Located near Aurora, Colorado, at coordinates 39.62507° N, 104.82164° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1723.4 meters, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects in the Denver metropolitan region.
Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide precise positional control for large-scale surveying operations. The point's documented location and elevation enable surveyors and GIS professionals to tie local measurements to the national geodetic framework. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks remain essential for ensuring consistency and accuracy in contemporary surveying work, construction projects, and geospatial applications that depend on reliable reference data.
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