DR C — NGS DH9150 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5983
Latitude
39.813015°
Longitude
-104.787140°
Ellipsoidal h
1603.88 m
Ortho h
1621.74 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which provides the foundational control infrastructure for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Denver, Colorado, at coordinates 39.81302° N, 104.78714° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for high-accuracy geodetic and surveying work in the Front Range region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented ground control points established to support large-scale survey projects, mapping operations, and the maintenance of the national spatial reference system. The documented ellipsoidal elevation of 1603.9 meters aids surveyors and engineers requiring vertical control in mountainous terrain. Verification and documentation of such benchmark stations remain essential for preserving survey integrity across generations of projects and ensuring consistency in regional geodetic networks. Professional surveyors depend on these established control points for accurate positioning and deformation monitoring.

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DR C — NGS DH9150 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5983 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1621.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.813015°, -104.787140°, corresponding to 39° 48′ 46.85″ N, 104° 47′ 13.70″ 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 C — NGS DH9150 — 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)39.813015, -104.787140
WGS84 (DMS)39° 48′ 46.85″ N, 104° 47′ 13.70″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1621.74 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
J 452 — NGS DH9172 — Denver, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 452 — NGS DH9176 — Denver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ARSENAL — NGS KK1726 — Adams County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DR D — NGS DH9130 — Denver, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DR B — NGS DH9129 — Denver, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 392 — NGS KK1529 — Adams County, US
1.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DR C — NGS DH9150 — Denver, US?

DR C — NGS DH9150 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5983 and sits at an elevation of 1621.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DR C — NGS DH9150 — Denver, US?

The position of DR C — NGS DH9150 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.813015°, -104.787140° (decimal), or 39° 48′ 46.85″ N, 104° 47′ 13.70″ 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.