FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5806
Latitude
39.785799°
Longitude
-104.523405°
Ellipsoidal h
1649.57 m
Ortho h
1667.74 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Adams County, Colorado, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and elevation data across the region. Triangulation stations function as precise control points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geospatial analysis. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1649.6 meters reflects the station's position relative to the reference ellipsoid. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks, ensuring consistency across projects, and supporting scientific research dependent on accurate geodetic data.

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FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5806 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1667.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.785799°, -104.523405°, corresponding to 39° 47′ 8.88″ N, 104° 31′ 24.26″ 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 FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams 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)39.785799, -104.523405
WGS84 (DMS)39° 47′ 8.88″ N, 104° 31′ 24.26″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1667.74 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
FTG A — NGS AI5875 — Adams County, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CHISELED SQUARE 6146 — NGS KK0316 — Adams County, US
3.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1W1 A — NGS AB8029 — Adams County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 55 — NGS KK0317 — Adams County, US
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 259 — NGS KK0318 — Adams County, US
5.2 km away · US
US NGS · geodetic control point
BG 3 — NGS AI3077 — Adams County, US
8.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams County, US?

FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5806 and sits at an elevation of 1667.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams County, US?

The position of FTG B — NGS AI5874 — Adams County, US in WGS84 is 39.785799°, -104.523405° (decimal), or 39° 47′ 8.88″ N, 104° 31′ 24.26″ 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.