EL PASO 16 — NGS CE0681

This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the geodetic foundation for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precise horizontal control points, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their measurements to a unified coordinate system. Located near El Paso, Texas at coordinates 31.86668°N, 106.52995°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the southwestern United States. The NGS network of such stations supports infrastructure development, land surveys, cadastral records, and scientific research requiring accurate positional data. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and GIS professionals depend on these established control points to ensure consistency and reliability in their work. Field reconnaissance and periodic re-observation of such monuments help preserve this critical infrastructure for current and future surveying applications.

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