EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6387
Latitude
31.795796°
Longitude
-106.348381°
Ortho h
1200.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.79580°, -106.34838°, this trig point serves as a control station for horizontal positioning and survey work across the region. Triangulation stations like this one provide essential reference marks for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting cadastral surveys, construction projects, and geographic data collection. The NGS network maintains these monuments to ensure consistency and accuracy in spatial referencing throughout the nation. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain valuable for surveyors who may rely on these stations for establishing local control networks or validating survey measurements. Maintaining accurate records of existing geodetic infrastructure supports continued precision in surveying activities and geographic information systems development.

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EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6387 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1200.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.795796°, -106.348381°, corresponding to 31° 47′ 44.86″ N, 106° 20′ 54.17″ 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 EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, 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)31.795796, -106.348381
WGS84 (DMS)31° 47′ 44.86″ N, 106° 20′ 54.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1200.90 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
H 1118 — NGS CE0138 — El Paso, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 1118 — NGS CE0135 — El Paso, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 1384 — NGS CE0399 — El Paso, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 1517 — NGS CE0742 — El Paso, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST 2 — NGS CE0538 — El Paso, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 1383 — NGS CE0397 — El Paso, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, US?

EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6387 and sits at an elevation of 1200.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, US?

The position of EAST 13 — NGS CE0398 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.795796°, -106.348381° (decimal), or 31° 47′ 44.86″ N, 106° 20′ 54.17″ 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.