FORK AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8771
Latitude
36.999561°
Longitude
-119.974614°
Ortho h
104.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Madera County, California, at coordinates 36.99956° north latitude and 119.97461° west longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and triangulation work in the region. Trig stations of this classification provide essential ground control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems development. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated survey work establishing reliable positional references across variable terrain. Documentation and verification of benchmark locations and their coordinates remain critical for maintaining survey integrity and ensuring consistency in local and regional surveying operations. Surveyors and geodesists depend on these established control points for accurate fieldwork.

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FORK AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8771 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 104.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.999561°, -119.974614°, corresponding to 36° 59′ 58.42″ N, 119° 58′ 28.61″ 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 AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera 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)36.999561, -119.974614
WGS84 (DMS)36° 59′ 58.42″ N, 119° 58′ 28.61″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation104.00 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
A 562 — NGS GT1726 — Madera County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MCDONALD — NGS GT2115 — Madera County, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 366 — NGS GT1725 — Madera County, US
11.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HPGN D CA 06 RF — NGS AC6103 — Madera County, US
12.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 366 RESET — NGS GT1724 — Madera County, US
12.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 86 — NGS GT1722 — Madera County, US
13.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORK AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera County, US?

FORK AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8771 and sits at an elevation of 104.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORK AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera County, US?

The position of FORK AZ MK — NGS GT2116 — Madera County, US in WGS84 is 36.999561°, -119.974614° (decimal), or 36° 59′ 58.42″ N, 119° 58′ 28.61″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.