ER 26 — NGS SX1414 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213831
Latitude
47.492768°
Longitude
-121.887171°
Ortho h
273.20 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geodetic framework for the United States. Located in King County, Washington, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and survey control. Triangulation stations such as this are monumented points established to provide accurate spatial reference data for mapping, land surveying, and engineering projects across regions. The NGS network integrates observations from multiple stations to create a consistent coordinate system. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains valuable for surveyors who may reference historical control data or reestablish local survey networks. Though elevation data for this point is not currently recorded, the horizontal coordinates provide essential reference information for professional surveying work in the Pacific Northwest.

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ER 26 — NGS SX1414 — 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 #213831 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 273.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.492768°, -121.887171°, corresponding to 47° 29′ 33.97″ N, 121° 53′ 13.82″ 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 26 — NGS SX1414 — 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)47.492768, -121.887171
WGS84 (DMS)47° 29′ 33.97″ N, 121° 53′ 13.82″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation273.20 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
ER 4 — NGS SX1412 — King County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ER 25 — NGS SX1415 — King County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ER 24 — NGS SX1416 — King County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GP 17090 9 — NGS SX1563 — King County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ER 7 — NGS SX1495 — King County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ER 3 — NGS SX1494 — King County, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is ER 26 — NGS SX1414 — King County, US?

ER 26 — NGS SX1414 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213831 and sits at an elevation of 273.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of ER 26 — NGS SX1414 — King County, US?

The position of ER 26 — NGS SX1414 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.492768°, -121.887171° (decimal), or 47° 29′ 33.97″ N, 121° 53′ 13.82″ 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.