GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino County, US

USNGStrigunknown#945
Latitude
36.057389°
Longitude
-112.137462°
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational horizontal and vertical control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Coconino County, Arizona, at coordinates 36.05739° North latitude and 112.13746° West longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for precise geodetic measurements and survey work in the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to support large-scale mapping projects and continue to provide essential control points for modern surveying operations, GPS network densification, and cartographic applications. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors conducting boundary work, engineering projects, and geodetic research. The systematic maintenance and cataloging of these reference points supports the integrity of Arizona's surveying infrastructure.

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GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #945 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.057389°, -112.137462°, corresponding to 36° 3′ 26.60″ N, 112° 8′ 14.86″ 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 GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino 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)36.057389, -112.137462
WGS84 (DMS)36° 3′ 26.60″ N, 112° 8′ 14.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
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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
S 61 — NGS GQ0055 — Coconino County, US
0.2 km away · US
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6866 CANYON — NGS GQ0054 — Coconino County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 267 — NGS GQ0053 — Coconino County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND CANYON ST 1 CORS ARP — NGS DP9944 — Coconino County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 482 — NGS GQ0194 — Coconino County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
7050 CANYON — NGS DO5598 — Coconino County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino County, US?

GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #945. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino County, US?

The position of GRAND CANYON EL TOVAR HTL GAB — NGS GQ0296 — Coconino County, US in WGS84 is 36.057389°, -112.137462° (decimal), or 36° 3′ 26.60″ N, 112° 8′ 14.86″ 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?

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