EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581

USNGStrigunknown#6863
Latitude
31.759007°
Longitude
-106.488230°
Ortho h
1160.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the backbone of the United States' horizontal control infrastructure. Located near El Paso, Texas at coordinates 31.75901°N, 106.48823°W, this trig point serves as a surveying control station for establishing accurate positions in its region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to support mapping, engineering projects, and boundary determinations across the country. As a fixed reference point with documented geographic coordinates, it provides surveyors and GIS professionals with a reliable ground control mark for verification and extension of local surveys. Proper maintenance and periodic documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for preserving geodetic data integrity and ensuring consistency in surveying operations. Field verification of this point's continued existence and condition is recommended for users requiring its reference.

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EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6863 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1160.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.759007°, -106.488230°, corresponding to 31° 45′ 32.43″ N, 106° 29′ 17.63″ 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 FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581 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)31.759007, -106.488230
WGS84 (DMS)31° 45′ 32.43″ N, 106° 29′ 17.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1160.00 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
EL PASO HILTON HOTEL CUPOLA — NGS CE0550
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILLS — NGS CE0570 — El Paso, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO LIGHT POLE IN PLAZA — NGS CE0548
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO BASSET TOWER WEST — NGS CE0582
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO BASSET TOWER EAST — NGS CE0583
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEATHER — NGS CE0565 — El Paso, US
0.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581?

EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6863 and sits at an elevation of 1160.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581?

The position of EL PASO FEDERAL BUILDING FLAG — NGS CE0581 in WGS84 is 31.759007°, -106.488230° (decimal), or 31° 45′ 32.43″ N, 106° 29′ 17.63″ 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.