EL PASO TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621

USNGStrigunknown#6645
Latitude
31.805113°
Longitude
-106.483198°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.80511° N, 106.48320° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for local and regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations like this benchmark historically provided the geometric control necessary for accurate survey networks before the advent of satellite positioning. The point remains valuable for verification of survey-grade positioning data and for establishing local coordinate systems in surveying projects. Surveyors and geodetic professionals use such reference points to validate instrumental measurements, establish project baselines, and ensure consistency across multiple surveys. Documentation and periodic verification of these benchmarks preserves their utility for the surveying community and maintains the integrity of the national geodetic infrastructure in the southwestern United States.

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EL PASO TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6645 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.805113°, -106.483198°, corresponding to 31° 48′ 18.41″ N, 106° 28′ 59.51″ 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 TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621 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)31.805113, -106.483198
WGS84 (DMS)31° 48′ 18.41″ N, 106° 28′ 59.51″ 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
BEACON — NGS CE0559 — El Paso, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEACON AZ MK — NGS CE0620 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO TV TOWER KCIK — NGS CE0622
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO TV TOWER KDBC — NGS CE0619
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO MTN BELL MICROWAVE — NGS CE0626
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO TV TOWER KVIA — NGS CE0618
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is EL PASO TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621?

EL PASO TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6645. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of EL PASO TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621?

The position of EL PASO TV TOWER KTSM — NGS CE0621 in WGS84 is 31.805113°, -106.483198° (decimal), or 31° 48′ 18.41″ N, 106° 28′ 59.51″ 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.