CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213944
Latitude
47.622244°
Longitude
-121.998519°
Ortho h
128.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control points for the North American Datum across the United States. Located in King County, Washington, at coordinates 47.62224°N, 121.99852°W, this trig point serves as a reference for local and regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise horizontal control through intervisibility networks, enabling accurate mapping and subsequent surveys. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on NGS-maintained control points to verify equipment calibration, establish local datums, and ensure consistency in geospatial data collection. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain important for maintaining the integrity of surveying infrastructure. This point's location in the populated King County region makes it particularly valuable for engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects requiring geodetic accuracy.

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CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — 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 #213944 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 128.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.622244°, -121.998519°, corresponding to 47° 37′ 20.08″ N, 121° 59′ 54.67″ 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 CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — 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)47.622244, -121.998519
WGS84 (DMS)47° 37′ 20.08″ N, 121° 59′ 54.67″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation128.40 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
JAEGER 1936 — NGS SY3541 — King County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAM — NGS SY3570 — Sammamish, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CARNATION DIST 122 STANDPIPE — NGS SX1522 — King County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHAFER — NGS SX1523 — King County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AMES — NGS SX1513 — King County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UNION — NGS SX1503 — King County, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — King County, US?

CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213944 and sits at an elevation of 128.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — King County, US?

The position of CRYSTAL — NGS SX1481 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.622244°, -121.998519° (decimal), or 47° 37′ 20.08″ N, 121° 59′ 54.67″ 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.