DR K — NGS DH9131 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#5877
Latitude
39.862464°
Longitude
-104.666808°
Ortho h
1635.36 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's geodetic control network, which establishes the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Denver, Colorado, at coordinates 39.86246° N, 104.66681° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type historically supported large-scale surveying operations and remain valuable for verifying modern survey networks and validating coordinate systems. Surveyors and engineers rely on documented control points to establish accurate local coordinate systems for construction, infrastructure development, and land surveys. The precise location of such benchmarks, when properly maintained and verified in the field, provides essential information for surveying professionals conducting work in the Denver metropolitan area and surrounding regions. Continued documentation and occasional field verification of these monuments supports long-term geodetic data integrity.

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DR K — NGS DH9131 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5877 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1635.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.862464°, -104.666808°, corresponding to 39° 51′ 44.87″ N, 104° 40′ 0.51″ 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 K — NGS DH9131 — 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)39.862464, -104.666808
WGS84 (DMS)39° 51′ 44.87″ N, 104° 40′ 0.51″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1635.36 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
UTE 300 — NGS KK2151 — Denver, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DR J — NGS DH9155 — Denver, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DR PP — NGS DN4574 — Denver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DR L — NGS DH9132 — Denver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DVX P — NGS AE5243 — Denver, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DR N — NGS DH9134 — Denver, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is DR K — NGS DH9131 — Denver, US?

DR K — NGS DH9131 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5877 and sits at an elevation of 1635.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of DR K — NGS DH9131 — Denver, US?

The position of DR K — NGS DH9131 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.862464°, -104.666808° (decimal), or 39° 51′ 44.87″ N, 104° 40′ 0.51″ 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.