D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6316
Latitude
39.071547°
Longitude
-104.603364°
Ellipsoidal h
2245.77 m
Ortho h
2263.28 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in El Paso County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.07155° N, 104.60336° W and an ellipsoidal elevation of 2245.8 meters, this trig point serves as a precise control station for regional surveys and geospatial applications. Triangulation stations of this type provide monumented positions of known accuracy that surveyors and mapping professionals use to establish local coordinates and verify instrumental measurements. Documentation and periodic verification of such points ensures the integrity of the geodetic infrastructure supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems across the region. Maintaining accessible records of these reference stations enables current and future surveying operations to achieve consistent accuracy and spatial coherence.

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D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6316 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2263.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.071547°, -104.603364°, corresponding to 39° 4′ 17.57″ N, 104° 36′ 12.11″ 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 D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso 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)39.071547, -104.603364
WGS84 (DMS)39° 4′ 17.57″ N, 104° 36′ 12.11″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2263.28 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
C 295 — NGS KK0285 — El Paso County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 295 — NGS KK0287 — El Paso County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 295 — NGS KK0288 — El Paso County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EASTONVILLE CHURCH SPIRE — NGS KK1643 — El Paso County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 295 — NGS KK0283 — El Paso County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 295 — NGS KK0289 — El Paso County, US
4.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso County, US?

D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6316 and sits at an elevation of 2263.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso County, US?

The position of D 295 — NGS KK0286 — El Paso County, US in WGS84 is 39.071547°, -104.603364° (decimal), or 39° 4′ 17.57″ N, 104° 36′ 12.11″ 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.