D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8849
Latitude
36.877778°
Longitude
-119.972222°
Ortho h
84.75 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic infrastructure. Located in Madera County, California, at coordinates 36.87778° N, 119.97222° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create accurate positional control across the landscape. Such monuments enable surveyors and engineers to tie their local measurements to the national coordinate system with confidence. The Central Valley location makes this point valuable for regional survey work. Verification and documentation of these benchmark locations remains important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Even when elevation data is not recorded, the horizontal coordinates provide essential reference information for contemporary surveying operations and GIS applications.

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D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8849 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 84.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.877778°, -119.972222°, corresponding to 36° 52′ 40.00″ N, 119° 58′ 20.00″ 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 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera 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)36.877778, -119.972222
WGS84 (DMS)36° 52′ 40.00″ N, 119° 58′ 20.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation84.75 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
E 366 RESET — NGS GT1724 — Madera County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 366 — NGS GT1652 — Madera County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HPGN D CA 06 RF — NGS AC6103 — Madera County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 366 — NGS GT1725 — Madera County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12193003 AVE 7 SLC — NGS DG9697 — Madera County, US
3.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 86 RESET — NGS GT1648 — Madera County, US
5.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US?

D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8849 and sits at an elevation of 84.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US?

The position of D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US in WGS84 is 36.877778°, -119.972222° (decimal), or 36° 52′ 40.00″ N, 119° 58′ 20.00″ 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.