G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6848
Latitude
31.766111°
Longitude
-106.491389°
Ortho h
1150.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the El Paso, Texas region at coordinates 31.76611°N, 106.49139°W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning and spatial control. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided primary and secondary control points essential for large-scale surveying projects, property boundary determinations, and infrastructure development. The NGS network remains integral to modern geodetic applications, including GPS/GNSS validation and legacy survey integration. Documentation and verification of such control points remain valuable for surveyors and cartographers maintaining consistency across projects and ensuring positional accuracy in areas relying on classical geodetic infrastructure.

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G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — 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 #6848 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1150.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.766111°, -106.491389°, corresponding to 31° 45′ 58.00″ N, 106° 29′ 29.00″ 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 G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — 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)31.766111, -106.491389
WGS84 (DMS)31° 45′ 58.00″ N, 106° 29′ 29.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1150.65 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
EL PASO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH — NGS CE0573
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WEATHER — NGS CE0565 — El Paso, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 146 — NGS CE0062 — El Paso, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 1517 — NGS CE0752 — El Paso, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO LIGHT POLE IN PLAZA — NGS CE0548
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CITY HALL — NGS CE0625 — El Paso, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — El Paso, US?

G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6848 and sits at an elevation of 1150.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — El Paso, US?

The position of G 1517 — NGS CE0751 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.766111°, -106.491389° (decimal), or 31° 45′ 58.00″ N, 106° 29′ 29.00″ 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.