DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US

USNGStrigunknown#214259
Latitude
47.785243°
Longitude
-121.953633°
Ortho h
281.00 m
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes precise horizontal geodetic references across the United States. Located in Snohomish County, Washington, this trig point serves as a fundamental control station for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate positional data. Triangulation stations of this type typically occupy elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate intervisibility with other network points. The NGS network remains essential infrastructure for spatial reference systems supporting cadastral surveys, transportation projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations ensure the integrity and reliability of the national geodetic datum. Current coordinates are recorded as 47.78524°N, 121.95363°W. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on such reference points to establish local control networks and verify instrumental accuracy during field operations.

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DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214259 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 281.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.785243°, -121.953633°, corresponding to 47° 47′ 6.88″ N, 121° 57′ 13.08″ 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 DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish 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)47.785243, -121.953633
WGS84 (DMS)47° 47′ 6.88″ N, 121° 57′ 13.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation281.00 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
A 68 — NGS SX0861 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHERRY 2 — NGS SX1536 — King County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHERRY — NGS SX1532 — King County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DRY FALLS — NGS SX1533 — King County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 296 — NGS SX0858 — King County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OUTLOOK — NGS SX1530 — Snohomish County, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US?

DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214259 and sits at an elevation of 281.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US?

The position of DEVIL — NGS SX1531 — Snohomish County, US in WGS84 is 47.785243°, -121.953633° (decimal), or 47° 47′ 6.88″ N, 121° 57′ 13.08″ 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.