CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1242
Latitude
36.321738°
Longitude
-112.564161°
Ellipsoidal h
1888.05 m
Ortho h
1911.36 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the authoritative geodetic reference framework for the United States. Trig points serve as primary control stations for surveying operations, mapping, and infrastructure development across the country. Located in Coconino County, Arizona, at coordinates 36.32174° North, 112.56416° West, this station sits at an ellipsoidal elevation of 1888.1 meters. Such monumentation points provide essential horizontal and vertical control for professional surveyors, engineers, and geographic information system applications throughout the region. Verification and documentation of geodetic benchmarks remain critical for maintaining survey accuracy and network integrity. Regular inspection and re-observation of control stations ensure continued reliability for land boundary establishment, construction projects, and scientific applications dependent on precise positional reference data.

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CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1242 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1911.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.321738°, -112.564161°, corresponding to 36° 19′ 18.26″ N, 112° 33′ 50.98″ 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 CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino 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)36.321738, -112.564161
WGS84 (DMS)36° 19′ 18.26″ N, 112° 33′ 50.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1911.36 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
FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELLIOTT — NGS GQ0250 — Coconino County, US
9.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US
12.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5644 US — NGS DO5775 — Coconino County, US
12.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5410 B 4 — NGS DO5732 — Coconino County, US
12.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5484 US — NGS DO5772 — Coconino County, US
12.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US?

CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1242 and sits at an elevation of 1911.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US?

The position of CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US in WGS84 is 36.321738°, -112.564161° (decimal), or 36° 19′ 18.26″ N, 112° 33′ 50.98″ 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.