EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582

USNGStrigunknown#6871
Latitude
31.759697°
Longitude
-106.486239°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.75970° N, 106.48624° W, this trig point serves as a reference for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type are monumented points used to measure distances and angles between fixed locations, providing precise positional data essential for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The point's position within the NGS network contributes to the accuracy and consistency of surveying work across state and national boundaries. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors conducting boundary work, infrastructure development, and land records management. Maintaining accurate registry information ensures continued utility of the national geodetic infrastructure for professional surveying activities.

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EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6871 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.759697°, -106.486239°, corresponding to 31° 45′ 34.91″ N, 106° 29′ 10.46″ 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 EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582 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)31.759697, -106.486239
WGS84 (DMS)31° 45′ 34.91″ N, 106° 29′ 10.46″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
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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
EL PASO BASSET TOWER EAST — NGS CE0583
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SHANK — NGS CE0048 — El Paso, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 110 RESET — NGS CE0060 — El Paso, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO LIGHT POLE IN PLAZA — NGS CE0548
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO HILTON HOTEL CUPOLA — NGS CE0550
0.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582?

EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6871. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582?

The position of EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582 in WGS84 is 31.759697°, -106.486239° (decimal), or 31° 45′ 34.91″ N, 106° 29′ 10.46″ 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.