H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1807
Latitude
36.381734°
Longitude
-112.972970°
Ortho h
1804.87 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical geodetic network that forms the foundation of horizontal control across the United States. Situated in Mohave County, Arizona, at coordinates 36.38173°N, 112.97297°W, this trig point served as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for subsequent surveys, construction projects, and geographic documentation. The station's location in northwestern Arizona places it within a region historically important to territorial surveys and development. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks, ensuring consistency in modern positioning systems, and supporting historical survey records. Surveyors and GIS professionals continue to reference classical control points as checks against contemporary satellite-based positioning methods.

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H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1807 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1804.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.381734°, -112.972970°, corresponding to 36° 22′ 54.24″ N, 112° 58′ 22.69″ 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 H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave 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)36.381734, -112.972970
WGS84 (DMS)36° 22′ 54.24″ N, 112° 58′ 22.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1804.87 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
HANCOCK — NGS GQ0320 — Mohave County, US
4.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TUCKUP — NGS GQ0319 — Mohave County, US
7.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TOP — NGS GQ0317 — Mohave County, US
11.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RIM — NGS GQ0318 — Mohave County, US
11.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CEDAR — NGS GQ0244 — Mohave County, US
11.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SB POINT — NGS DN3648 — Mohave County, US
14.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave County, US?

H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1807 and sits at an elevation of 1804.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave County, US?

The position of H 120 — NGS GQ0321 — Mohave County, US in WGS84 is 36.381734°, -112.972970° (decimal), or 36° 22′ 54.24″ N, 112° 58′ 22.69″ 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.