GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGSgnssunknown#3752
Latitude
40.766111°
Longitude
-111.830833°
Ortho h
1513.21 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This GNSS reference point is maintained within the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and preserves the geodetic control framework for the United States. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah at coordinates 40.76611°N, 111.83083°W, this station contributes to the three-dimensional positional infrastructure essential for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects throughout the region. GNSS monuments provide precise spatial reference data compatible with modern satellite positioning systems and serve as calibration points for surveys requiring high accuracy. The point's documented location enables surveyors and geospatial professionals to establish local control networks and verify equipment performance. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such control points ensure the continued integrity of the national geodetic datum and support critical applications in land surveying, construction, and geographic information systems.

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GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, US is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3752 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1513.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.766111°, -111.830833°, corresponding to 40° 45′ 58.00″ N, 111° 49′ 51.00″ 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 GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, 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)40.766111, -111.830833
WGS84 (DMS)40° 45′ 58.00″ N, 111° 49′ 51.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1513.21 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
SALT LAKE CITY UNIV UTAH DOME — NGS LO0982
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · GNSS reference point
GPS 1 — NGS AE4746 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
UTES — NGS LO0979 — Salt Lake City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RBUT B — NGS AE4747 — Salt Lake City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
OLYMPIC — NGS DF4639 — Salt Lake City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY VET HOSP STACK — NGS LO0978
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, US?

GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, US is a GNSS reference point located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3752 and sits at an elevation of 1513.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of GPS 2 — NGS AE4745 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.766111°, -111.830833° (decimal), or 40° 45′ 58.00″ N, 111° 49′ 51.00″ 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 GNSS reference point?

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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.