EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6325
Latitude
31.725979°
Longitude
-106.241747°
Ellipsoidal h
1196.99 m
Ortho h
1220.93 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in El Paso County, Texas, at coordinates 31.72598° N, 106.24175° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1197.0 meters, this trigonometric benchmark serves as a control point for horizontal positioning. Trig stations of this type were traditionally used to establish sight lines between elevated locations, enabling surveyors to extend accurate positional networks across regions. The point's documentation in the NGS registry provides essential reference data for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners conducting work in the El Paso area. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain valuable for ensuring consistency in surveying operations and validating modern positioning technologies against established geodetic infrastructure.

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EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6325 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1220.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.725979°, -106.241747°, corresponding to 31° 43′ 33.53″ N, 106° 14′ 30.29″ 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 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso 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)31.725979, -106.241747
WGS84 (DMS)31° 43′ 33.53″ N, 106° 14′ 30.29″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1220.93 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 A — NGS AB6216 — El Paso County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TX04 B — NGS AB8713 — El Paso County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PASO AZ MK — NGS CE0487 — El Paso County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PASO RESET — NGS CE0490 — El Paso, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST 5 — NGS CE0493 — El Paso, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST 4 — NGS CE0532 — El Paso, US
4.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US?

EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6325 and sits at an elevation of 1220.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US?

The position of EAST 7 — NGS CE0486 — El Paso County, US in WGS84 is 31.725979°, -106.241747° (decimal), or 31° 43′ 33.53″ N, 106° 14′ 30.29″ 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.