ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3366
Latitude
40.794400°
Longitude
-111.890712°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.79440° N, 111.89071° W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate reference points for large-scale surveys, enabling surveyors and engineers to conduct precise measurements and coordinate positioning. The point contributes to the overall accuracy and reliability of spatial data used in public works, land surveying, and geographical information systems. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the national survey network and ensuring the continued utility of historical geodetic data for contemporary surveying applications.

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ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3366 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.794400°, -111.890712°, corresponding to 40° 47′ 39.84″ N, 111° 53′ 26.56″ 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 ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, 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)40.794400, -111.890712
WGS84 (DMS)40° 47′ 39.84″ N, 111° 53′ 26.56″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (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
T 172 — NGS LO0551 — Salt Lake City, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 172 — NGS LO0552 — Salt Lake City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 172 — NGS LO0553 — Salt Lake City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 172 — NGS LO0554 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 172 — NGS LO0550 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US?

ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3366. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.794400°, -111.890712° (decimal), or 40° 47′ 39.84″ N, 111° 53′ 26.56″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.