EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6327
Latitude
31.724188°
Longitude
-106.268118°
Ortho h
1223.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This is a triangulation station within the NGS network, the foundational geodetic infrastructure of the United States. Located in the El Paso, Texas region at coordinates 31.72419° North, 106.26812° West, this trigonometric point served to establish accurate horizontal control across the landscape through inter-visible station networks. As a trig station, this benchmark functioned as a primary control point for surveying operations, mapping projects, and subsequent lower-order positioning work. The NGS network integrates such points to maintain consistent spatial reference frameworks essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of these reference points remains valuable for surveyors and GIS professionals, ensuring consistency in boundary determinations and infrastructure development. The station's location relative to El Paso provides regional context for users conducting work in west Texas.

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EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — 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 #6327 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1223.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.724188°, -106.268118°, corresponding to 31° 43′ 27.08″ N, 106° 16′ 5.22″ 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 5 — NGS CE0493 — 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)31.724188, -106.268118
WGS84 (DMS)31° 43′ 27.08″ N, 106° 16′ 5.22″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1223.90 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
TX04 B — NGS AB8713 — El Paso County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PASO RESET — NGS CE0490 — El Paso, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TX04 A — NGS AB6216 — El Paso County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST 6 — NGS CE0497 — El Paso, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PASO AZ MK — NGS CE0487 — El Paso County, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — El Paso, US?

EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6327 and sits at an elevation of 1223.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — El Paso, US?

The position of EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.724188°, -106.268118° (decimal), or 31° 43′ 27.08″ N, 106° 16′ 5.22″ 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.