FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1236
Latitude
36.321513°
Longitude
-112.562439°
Ortho h
1910.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the primary geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Coconino County, Arizona at 36.32151°N, 112.56244°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification are fundamental to precise positioning work, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to orient detailed local surveys to the national coordinate system. The point's geographic location in northern Arizona places it within an area of significant surveying interest. Verification and documentation of existing benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining survey integrity and continuity. Records of control points such as this support ongoing geodetic operations and provide reference data for land surveys, infrastructure projects, and scientific investigations requiring accurate positional information.

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FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1236 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1910.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.321513°, -112.562439°, corresponding to 36° 19′ 17.45″ N, 112° 33′ 44.78″ 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 FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino 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)36.321513, -112.562439
WGS84 (DMS)36° 19′ 17.45″ N, 112° 33′ 44.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1910.90 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
CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELLIOTT — NGS GQ0250 — Coconino County, US
10.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US
12.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5644 US — NGS DO5775 — Coconino County, US
12.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5410 B 4 — NGS DO5732 — Coconino County, US
12.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5484 US — NGS DO5772 — Coconino County, US
12.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US?

FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1236 and sits at an elevation of 1910.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US?

The position of FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US in WGS84 is 36.321513°, -112.562439° (decimal), or 36° 19′ 17.45″ N, 112° 33′ 44.78″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.