DUST — NGS KK0238 — Elbert County, US

This triangulation station represents part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network that establishes horizontal and vertical reference frames across the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.31056°N, 104.56194°W, this trig point serves as a survey control station for regional geodetic work and mapping applications. Triangulation stations function as established reference points from which surveyors measure distances and angles to determine precise positions of other features. The NGS maintains records of thousands of such monuments nationwide, critical for infrastructure development, land surveying, and geospatial accuracy. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations ensures the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors consulting this registry can confidently reference established control points for their professional work, maintaining consistency across projects and supporting the broader national spatial data infrastructure.

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