EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US

USNGStrigunknown#6790
Latitude
31.787242°
Longitude
-106.545847°
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Positioned near Sunland Park, New Mexico at coordinates 31.78724°, -106.54585°, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type provide precise horizontal control necessary for establishing property boundaries, infrastructure development, and geospatial data collection. The point contributes to the national datum that underpins civil engineering, land administration, and scientific research. Verification and documentation of such stations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. Surveyors and mapping professionals rely on these control points to ensure accuracy in their work. Periodic recovery and reobservation of benchmark data strengthens the overall utility and reliability of the national surveying framework.

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EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6790 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.787242°, -106.545847°, corresponding to 31° 47′ 14.07″ N, 106° 32′ 45.05″ 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 CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, 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)31.787242, -106.545847
WGS84 (DMS)31° 47′ 14.07″ N, 106° 32′ 45.05″ 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
RV 221 — NGS CE0290 — Sunland Park, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOUNDARY MON 2 MX US — NGS CE0669 — Sunland Park, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 143 — NGS CE0288 — Sunland Park, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOUNDARY MON 1 MX US — NGS CE0665 — Sunland Park, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3695 — NGS CE0226 — El Paso, US
1.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US?

EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6790. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US?

The position of EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US in WGS84 is 31.787242°, -106.545847° (decimal), or 31° 47′ 14.07″ N, 106° 32′ 45.05″ 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.