ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213798
Latitude
47.466170°
Longitude
-121.930557°
Ortho h
419.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located in King County, Washington, at coordinates 47.46617°, -121.93056°, this trig point serves as a reference monument for precise horizontal positioning and survey control. Triangulation stations like this benchmark are essential for cadastral surveying, engineering projects, and mapping activities throughout the region. The point provides surveyors and geospatial professionals with a monumented reference of known horizontal position tied to the national coordinate system. Documentation and verification of such control points remain important for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network. As survey practices evolve and local conditions change, current records of benchmark locations and conditions support accurate positioning work and help preserve institutional knowledge of the control infrastructure in this area of Washington.

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ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213798 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 419.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.466170°, -121.930557°, corresponding to 47° 27′ 58.21″ N, 121° 55′ 50.00″ 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 ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, 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)47.466170, -121.930557
WGS84 (DMS)47° 27′ 58.21″ N, 121° 55′ 50.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation419.30 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:

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ER 18 — NGS SX1422 — King County, US
0.3 km away · US
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ER 16 — NGS SX1424 — King County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ER 19 — NGS SX1421 — King County, US
0.6 km away · US
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ER 15 — NGS SX1425 — King County, US
0.8 km away · US
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ER 20 — NGS SX1420 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
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ER 14 — NGS SX1426 — King County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, US?

ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213798 and sits at an elevation of 419.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, US?

The position of ER 17 — NGS SX1423 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.466170°, -121.930557° (decimal), or 47° 27′ 58.21″ N, 121° 55′ 50.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.