FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6279
Latitude
31.814086°
Longitude
-106.212525°
Ortho h
1226.14 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located in El Paso County, Texas, at coordinates 31.81409° N, 106.21252° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations like this historically provided the geometric foundation for large-scale surveys before modern satellite positioning. The point's coordinates enable surveyors to establish local control networks and verify spatial accuracy in engineering projects, property surveys, and infrastructure development. Verification and documentation of existing benchmark stations remains valuable for confirming coordinate stability, assessing any ground movement, and maintaining consistency in regional surveying work. This station's participation in the national geodetic network supports precision positioning activities requiring traceable reference standards.

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FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6279 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1226.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.814086°, -106.212525°, corresponding to 31° 48′ 50.71″ N, 106° 12′ 45.09″ 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 FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso 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)31.814086, -106.212525
WGS84 (DMS)31° 48′ 50.71″ N, 106° 12′ 45.09″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1226.14 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
FORK 2 — NGS CE0156 — El Paso County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORK 2 RM 3 — NGS CE0158 — El Paso County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORK — NGS CE0155 — El Paso County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORK 2 RM 5 — NGS CE0403 — El Paso County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EAST 16 — NGS CE0469 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 1118 — NGS CE0151 — El Paso County, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso County, US?

FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6279 and sits at an elevation of 1226.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso County, US?

The position of FORK 2 RM 4 — NGS CE0157 — El Paso County, US in WGS84 is 31.814086°, -106.212525° (decimal), or 31° 48′ 50.71″ N, 106° 12′ 45.09″ 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.