BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6176
Latitude
39.312192°
Longitude
-104.564281°
Ortho h
2075.95 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes precise positional reference points across the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.31219° N, 104.56428° W, this trig point serves as a foundational monument for surveying and mapping activities in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and used to create interconnected networks of known positions, enabling surveyors to reference their work to a common geodetic datum. The point's location in the Colorado Front Range area makes it part of the broader effort to document and maintain accurate geographic control throughout the state. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for contemporary surveying projects, engineering applications, and geospatial research. Surveyors working in the vicinity should consult the complete NGS database record for current condition assessments and precise operational details before field use.

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BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6176 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2075.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.312192°, -104.564281°, corresponding to 39° 18′ 43.89″ N, 104° 33′ 51.41″ 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 BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert 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)39.312192, -104.564281
WGS84 (DMS)39° 18′ 43.89″ N, 104° 33′ 51.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2075.95 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=BUZZ RM2 — NGS KK0232 — Elbert County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BUZZ RM 1 — NGS KK0228 — Elbert County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 7 K — NGS KK0227 — Elbert County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
849 CL 1 A — NGS KK0235 — Elbert County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DUST — NGS KK0238 — Elbert County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAW — NGS KK0233 — Elbert County, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US?

BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6176 and sits at an elevation of 2075.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US?

The position of BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US in WGS84 is 39.312192°, -104.564281° (decimal), or 39° 18′ 43.89″ N, 104° 33′ 51.41″ 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.