DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5975
Latitude
39.784172°
Longitude
-104.790578°
Ortho h
1643.57 m
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions and states. Located near Denver, Colorado, at coordinates 39.78417°N, 104.79058°W, this benchmark contributes to the geodetic infrastructure supporting both public works and private surveying operations in the Rocky Mountain Front region. As a control point within the NGS network, it provides surveyors and engineers with reliable coordinates for establishing local surveys and verifying existing monumentation. The preservation and documentation of such reference stations remains essential for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency across generations of development. Verification of benchmark integrity and accessibility ensures continued utility for the surveying profession.

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DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5975 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1643.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.784172°, -104.790578°, corresponding to 39° 47′ 3.02″ N, 104° 47′ 26.08″ 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 DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, 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)39.784172, -104.790578
WGS84 (DMS)39° 47′ 3.02″ N, 104° 47′ 26.08″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1643.57 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:

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Frequently asked questions

What is DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, US?

DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5975 and sits at an elevation of 1643.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, US?

The position of DR A — NGS DH9128 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.784172°, -104.790578° (decimal), or 39° 47′ 3.02″ N, 104° 47′ 26.08″ 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.