CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#214242
Latitude
47.775025°
Longitude
-121.927927°
Ortho h
308.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the foundational control points for accurate surveying and mapping across the United States. Trig stations like this benchmark serve as primary reference points for horizontal positioning and are essential infrastructure for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located in King County, Washington, at coordinates 47.77503° N, 121.92793° W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the Pacific Northwest. The specific elevation has not been recorded in available documentation. Verification and maintenance of such benchmarks are critical for ensuring the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and engineers rely on these documented control points to establish local coordinate frameworks and verify instrument calibration. Updating registry records with current condition assessments supports the continued utility of the national geodetic network.

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CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214242 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 308.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.775025°, -121.927927°, corresponding to 47° 46′ 30.09″ N, 121° 55′ 40.54″ 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 CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King 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)47.775025, -121.927927
WGS84 (DMS)47° 46′ 30.09″ N, 121° 55′ 40.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation308.40 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:

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DRY FALLS — NGS SX1533 — King County, US
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DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US
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A 68 — NGS SX0861 — King County, US
2.3 km away · US
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C 296 — NGS SX0858 — King County, US
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OUTLOOK — NGS SX1530 — Snohomish County, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US?

CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214242 and sits at an elevation of 308.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US?

The position of CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.775025°, -121.927927° (decimal), or 47° 46′ 30.09″ N, 121° 55′ 40.54″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.