FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6759
Latitude
31.851563°
Longitude
-106.445677°
Ortho h
1219.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.85156° N, 106.44568° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positioning in the region. Triangulation stations of this type function as permanent survey control points, providing surveyors, engineers, and cartographers with reliable positions for measuring distances and establishing accurate property boundaries and infrastructure projects. The point's inclusion in the NGS registry ensures that local surveys can be tied to the national datum, maintaining consistency across survey work throughout the area. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for preserving geodetic infrastructure and ensuring that future surveying work maintains positional accuracy and traceability to established control networks.

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FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6759 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1219.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.851563°, -106.445677°, corresponding to 31° 51′ 5.63″ N, 106° 26′ 44.44″ 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 FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, 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)31.851563, -106.445677
WGS84 (DMS)31° 51′ 5.63″ N, 106° 26′ 44.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1219.50 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
FT BLISS CH SPIRE 2ND N OF 5 — NGS CE0568 — El Paso, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FORT — NGS CE0575 — El Paso, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FT BLISS CH SPIRE CEN OF 5 — NGS CE0572 — El Paso, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NE 10 — NGS CE0613 — El Paso, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO W AREAOFF CORS ARP — NGS DL3528 — El Paso County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NE 11 — NGS CE0603 — El Paso, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, US?

FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6759 and sits at an elevation of 1219.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, US?

The position of FORT AZ MK 2 — NGS CE0608 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.851563°, -106.445677° (decimal), or 31° 51′ 5.63″ N, 106° 26′ 44.44″ 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.