COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8790
Latitude
36.932360°
Longitude
-119.646176°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Fresno County, California, at coordinates 36.93236° North, 119.64618° West, this trig point serves as a reference for spatial positioning in the southern San Joaquin Valley region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Modern surveying professionals continue to reference and verify such benchmark positions to maintain geodetic network integrity and ensure consistency in local surveys. Documentation and preservation of these control points remain essential for GIS applications, infrastructure development, and regulatory compliance in land management activities.

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COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8790 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.932360°, -119.646176°, corresponding to 36° 55′ 56.49″ N, 119° 38′ 46.23″ 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 COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno 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)36.932360, -119.646176
WGS84 (DMS)36° 55′ 56.49″ N, 119° 38′ 46.23″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
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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
COPPER PEAK LOOKOUT TOWER — NGS GT2044 — Fresno County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COOPER — NGS GT2047 — Fresno County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 1036 — NGS GT1697 — Fresno County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GWM 33 — NGS GT1696 — Fresno County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 691 — NGS GT1698 — Fresno County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 247 — NGS GT1699 — Fresno County, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno County, US?

COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8790. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno County, US?

The position of COPPER MTN CAIRN — NGS GT2046 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.932360°, -119.646176° (decimal), or 36° 55′ 56.49″ N, 119° 38′ 46.23″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.