BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5628
Latitude
44.404961°
Longitude
-110.569165°
Ellipsoidal h
2365.64 m
Ortho h
2374.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which provides the foundational geodetic control for the United States. Trig stations serve as reference points for surveyors and mapmakers conducting detailed work across the nation. Located in Teton County, Wyoming, at coordinates 44.40496°N, 110.56916°W, this benchmark sits at an ellipsoidal elevation of 2365.6 meters. Its position within Wyoming's diverse terrain makes it valuable for regional surveying operations and geographic information systems development. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensure the accuracy and reliability of cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and spatial databases throughout the region. NGS maintains these stations as part of the National Spatial Reference System, supporting both public and private surveying activities.

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BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5628 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2374.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.404961°, -110.569165°, corresponding to 44° 24′ 17.86″ N, 110° 34′ 8.99″ 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 BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton 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)44.404961, -110.569165
WGS84 (DMS)44° 24′ 17.86″ N, 110° 34′ 8.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2374.29 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
9 MDC — NGS PY0803 — Teton County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GS 1 — NGS PY0805 — Teton County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
54 MDC — NGS PY0801 — Teton County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GV 2 — NGS PY1132 — Teton County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WT 2 — NGS PY0931 — Teton County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 367 — NGS PY0800 — Teton County, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton County, US?

BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5628 and sits at an elevation of 2374.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton County, US?

The position of BIG THUMB — NGS PY0804 — Teton County, US in WGS84 is 44.404961°, -110.569165° (decimal), or 44° 24′ 17.86″ N, 110° 34′ 8.99″ 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.