BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5013
Latitude
45.007147°
Longitude
-110.246561°
Ortho h
2806.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points from which surveyors measure distances and angles to establish or verify local survey networks. Located in Park County, Montana at coordinates 45.00715°, -110.24656°, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of south-central Montana. As a component of the national control network, this point supports surveying operations, mapping projects, and spatial data acquisition across multiple disciplines. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors requiring accurate reference data. Proper maintenance of such control points ensures their continued utility for professional surveying work and helps preserve institutional geodetic knowledge.

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BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5013 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2806.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.007147°, -110.246561°, corresponding to 45° 0′ 25.73″ N, 110° 14′ 47.62″ 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 BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park 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)45.007147, -110.246561
WGS84 (DMS)45° 0′ 25.73″ N, 110° 14′ 47.62″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2806.70 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
HORNADAY — NGS PY1208 — Park County, US
10.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 368 — NGS PY1047 — Park County, US
10.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6626.42 — NGS PY1049 — Park County, US
10.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HIGHWAY 212 STA 1145+35.0 — NGS PY1123 — Park County, US
10.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6449.66 — NGS PY1078 — Park County, US
10.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 GWM — NGS PY1048 — Park County, US
10.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park County, US?

BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5013 and sits at an elevation of 2806.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park County, US?

The position of BUFFALO — NGS QX0684 — Park County, US in WGS84 is 45.007147°, -110.246561° (decimal), or 45° 0′ 25.73″ N, 110° 14′ 47.62″ 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.