COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8669
Latitude
41.362606°
Longitude
-107.505623°
Ortho h
2418.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal control system. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming, at coordinates 41.36261° N, 107.50562° W, this trig point serves as a fixed geodetic reference for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting work in the region. Triangulation stations like this one are established at strategically selected locations to provide accurate positional data for land surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network ensures consistency and reliability across surveying activities nationwide. Documentation and periodic verification of these control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic framework and supporting precision surveying work throughout the country.

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COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8669 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2418.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.362606°, -107.505623°, corresponding to 41° 21′ 45.38″ N, 107° 30′ 20.24″ 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 COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon 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)41.362606, -107.505623
WGS84 (DMS)41° 21′ 45.38″ N, 107° 30′ 20.24″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2418.10 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
SIERRA — NGS MP0660 — Carbon County, US
11.4 km away · US
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50 A — NGS MP0663 — Carbon County, US
11.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BARE ET — NGS MP0659 — Carbon County, US
13.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
8029 VA — NGS MP0661 — Carbon County, US
13.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DOTY — NGS MP0666 — Carbon County, US
15.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SORRY — NGS MP0626 — Carbon County, US
16.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon County, US?

COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8669 and sits at an elevation of 2418.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon County, US?

The position of COW BUTTE — NGS MP0662 — Carbon County, US in WGS84 is 41.362606°, -107.505623° (decimal), or 41° 21′ 45.38″ N, 107° 30′ 20.24″ 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.