BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8635
Latitude
41.337310°
Longitude
-107.125659°
Ellipsoidal h
2564.51 m
Ortho h
2576.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation (trig) station within the NGS network, the primary geodetic control infrastructure for the United States. Trig stations serve as permanent reference points for surveying, mapping, and spatial data collection across the country. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, this benchmark is positioned at an ellipsoidal elevation of 2564.5 meters and provides established horizontal and vertical control for regional survey work. The NGS maintains these monumented points to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geospatial applications. Verification and documentation of existing control points like this one ensures the integrity of the national geodetic reference frame and enables surveyors and mapping professionals to conduct accurate, traceable work. Regular monitoring of such stations helps detect any ground movement or monument disturbance that could affect their utility for future projects.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, USSatellite imagery of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8635 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2576.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.337310°, -107.125659°, corresponding to 41° 20′ 14.32″ N, 107° 7′ 32.37″ 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 BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon 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)41.337310, -107.125659
WGS84 (DMS)41° 20′ 14.32″ N, 107° 7′ 32.37″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2576.40 m
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
22 DHW — NGS MP0637 — Carbon County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLINT — NGS MP0641 — Carbon County, US
5.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HANSEN — NGS MP0639 — Carbon County, US
5.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
METHODIST — NGS MP0636 — Carbon County, US
6.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHECK ET — NGS MP0635 — Carbon County, US
8.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAGE ET — NGS MP0640 — Carbon County, US
8.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US?

BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8635 and sits at an elevation of 2576.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US?

The position of BOW — NGS AJ1666 — Carbon County, US in WGS84 is 41.337310°, -107.125659° (decimal), or 41° 20′ 14.32″ N, 107° 7′ 32.37″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.