BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US

USNGStrigunknown#6741
Latitude
39.625073°
Longitude
-104.821642°
Ellipsoidal h
1723.42 m
Ortho h
1740.80 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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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BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6741 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1740.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.625073°, -104.821642°, corresponding to 39° 37′ 30.26″ N, 104° 49′ 17.91″ 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 BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, 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)39.625073, -104.821642
WGS84 (DMS)39° 37′ 30.26″ N, 104° 49′ 17.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1740.80 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:

GeoNames topographic database · mine_entrance
Cherry Creek Placers
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MELVIN — NGS KK1689 — Aurora, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 54 — NGS KK0516 — Arapahoe County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLY AZ MK — NGS KK1690 — Aurora, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 54 — NGS KK0517 — Arapahoe County, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US?

BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6741 and sits at an elevation of 1740.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US?

The position of BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US in WGS84 is 39.625073°, -104.821642° (decimal), or 39° 37′ 30.26″ N, 104° 49′ 17.91″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.