G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5243
Latitude
45.011011°
Longitude
-110.694111°
Ortho h
1654.16 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the foundational geodetic control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Park County, Montana at coordinates 45.01101° N, 110.69411° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning and survey work in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create networks of known positions across the landscape, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their work to a common national standard. The point's location and documented coordinates provide essential control for cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain valuable for surveying professionals who depend on stable, reliable reference points. Maintaining accurate records of such control points supports continuity in surveying practice and ensures consistency in spatial data across generations of surveying work.

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G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5243 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1654.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.011011°, -110.694111°, corresponding to 45° 0′ 39.64″ N, 110° 41′ 38.80″ 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 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park 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)45.011011, -110.694111
WGS84 (DMS)45° 0′ 39.64″ N, 110° 41′ 38.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1654.16 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
E 565 — NGS QX0585 — Park County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 162 — NGS QX0115 — Park County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 162 — NGS QX0117 — Park County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 162 — NGS PY0155 — Park County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 8 — NGS PY0156 — Park County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 565 — NGS QX0584 — Park County, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US?

G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5243 and sits at an elevation of 1654.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US?

The position of G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US in WGS84 is 45.011011°, -110.694111° (decimal), or 45° 0′ 39.64″ N, 110° 41′ 38.80″ 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.