FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213759
Latitude
47.359677°
Longitude
-121.902474°
Ortho h
282.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Situated in King County, Washington at coordinates 47.35968°N, 121.90247°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal control surveys. Triangulation stations of this type are integral to the geodetic infrastructure, providing fixed positions from which surveyors can establish local networks and conduct precise measurements. The station's location in Washington supports regional cadastral work, engineering projects, and topographic mapping efforts. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the national spatial reference system. Surveyors and GIS professionals rely on the continued availability and accessibility of these monumented positions to ensure consistency in their work and to preserve the geometric foundation upon which modern surveying depends.

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FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — 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 #213759 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 282.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.359677°, -121.902474°, corresponding to 47° 21′ 34.84″ N, 121° 54′ 8.91″ 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 FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — 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)47.359677, -121.902474
WGS84 (DMS)47° 21′ 34.84″ N, 121° 54′ 8.91″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation282.90 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
FR 26 — NGS SX1363 — King County, US
0.3 km away · US
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FR 25 — NGS SX1364 — King County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 30 — NGS SX1359 — King County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 24 — NGS SX1365 — King County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 29 — NGS SX1360 — King County, US
0.7 km away · US
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KANGLEY — NGS SX1352 — King County, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — King County, US?

FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213759 and sits at an elevation of 282.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — King County, US?

The position of FR 23 — NGS SX1362 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.359677°, -121.902474° (decimal), or 47° 21′ 34.84″ N, 121° 54′ 8.91″ 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.