E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8485
Latitude
41.740833°
Longitude
-107.523056°
Ortho h
2052.47 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the foundation for accurate surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.74083°N, 107.52306°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal geodetic control. Trig stations of this type typically occupy elevated or strategically positioned locations to facilitate sightline observations between multiple control points. These stations are essential components of the national spatial reference framework, enabling surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals to conduct accurate land surveys, establish property boundaries, and execute infrastructure projects. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks. Professionals undertaking survey work in this region should consult current NGS records to confirm the point's accessibility, condition, and current status within the national control network.

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E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8485 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2052.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.740833°, -107.523056°, corresponding to 41° 44′ 27.00″ N, 107° 31′ 23.00″ 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 E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater 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)41.740833, -107.523056
WGS84 (DMS)41° 44′ 27.00″ N, 107° 31′ 23.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2052.47 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
K 116 — NGS MP0355 — Sweetwater County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 342 — NGS MP0444 — Sweetwater County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 116 — NGS MP0271 — Carbon County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 116 — NGS MP0357 — Sweetwater County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 342 — NGS MP0446 — Carbon County, US
3.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 116 — NGS MP0268 — Carbon County, US
3.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater County, US?

E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8485 and sits at an elevation of 2052.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater County, US?

The position of E 342 — NGS MP0445 — Sweetwater County, US in WGS84 is 41.740833°, -107.523056° (decimal), or 41° 44′ 27.00″ N, 107° 31′ 23.00″ 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.