BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6206
Latitude
39.648385°
Longitude
-104.688963°
Ortho h
1772.86 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.64839°N, 104.68896°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for determining precise horizontal positions of surveyed features and subordinate control points. Triangulation stations of this classification provide essential geospatial reference data supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information system development. The NGS network represents decades of systematic survey work establishing the nation's geodetic datum. Documentation and verification of existing benchmark stations like this one ensure the integrity and reliability of the control infrastructure for current and future surveying operations. Surveyors and geospatial professionals rely on such reference points for accurate positioning work.

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BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6206 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1772.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.648385°, -104.688963°, corresponding to 39° 38′ 54.19″ N, 104° 41′ 20.27″ 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 BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe 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)39.648385, -104.688963
WGS84 (DMS)39° 38′ 54.19″ N, 104° 41′ 20.27″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1772.86 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
C E=BUCKLEY RM 2 — NGS KK0485 — Arapahoe County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 375 — NGS KK0484 — Arapahoe County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BUCK — NGS KK1680 — Arapahoe County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 374 — NGS KK0483 — Aurora, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PRITCHARD — NGS KK1682 — Aurora, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WINDMILL — NGS KK1674 — Aurora, US
3.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe County, US?

BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6206 and sits at an elevation of 1772.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe County, US?

The position of BUCKLEY — NGS KK0486 — Arapahoe County, US in WGS84 is 39.648385°, -104.688963° (decimal), or 39° 38′ 54.19″ N, 104° 41′ 20.27″ 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.