EL PASO SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, US

USNGStrigunknown#6632
Latitude
31.747756°
Longitude
-106.481028°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which establishes precise horizontal control across the United States. Located near Ciudad Juárez in the El Paso/Juárez region of the US-Mexico border, this point serves as a fundamental reference for regional surveying and mapping activities. Trig stations of this classification provide monumented survey control essential for accurate positioning of subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. The coordinates provided establish its location within the national geodetic framework. Documentation and verification of such control points remain critical for surveyors and engineers conducting boundary determinations, infrastructure development, and cartographic work in the region. Maintaining accurate records of these reference monuments supports the continuity and reliability of surveying practices across jurisdictional areas.

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EL PASO SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6632 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.747756°, -106.481028°, corresponding to 31° 44′ 51.92″ N, 106° 28′ 51.70″ 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 SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, 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)31.747756, -106.481028
WGS84 (DMS)31° 44′ 51.92″ N, 106° 28′ 51.70″ 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
2 — NGS CE0431 — Ciudad Juárez, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 1383 — NGS CE0432 — Ciudad Juárez, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1 — NGS CE0433 — Ciudad Juárez, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 1517 — NGS CE0753 — El Paso, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUAREZ BELL TOWER — NGS CE0513 — Ciudad Juárez, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
JUAREZ CATHEDRAL CROSS ON TOP — NGS CE0514 — Ciudad Juárez, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EL PASO SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, US?

EL PASO SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6632. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EL PASO SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, US?

The position of EL PASO SHORT STEEL WATER TANK — NGS CE0512 — Ciudad Juárez, US in WGS84 is 31.747756°, -106.481028° (decimal), or 31° 44′ 51.92″ N, 106° 28′ 51.70″ 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.