H 162 — NGS QX0117 — Park County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5241
Latitude
45.000778°
Longitude
-110.692389°
Ortho h
1708.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which forms the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical geodetic control infrastructure. Trigonometric stations like this one serve as monumented reference points for precise positioning and surveying operations across the country. Located in Park County, Montana, at coordinates 45.00078°N, 110.69239°W, this point contributes to the regional network supporting cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographical data collection. The monument's position relative to recognizable geographic features makes it valuable for local surveyors and mapping professionals. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the geodetic datum and maintain consistency in surveying practice. These reference points remain essential infrastructure for professional surveying, land management, and spatial reference systems, despite advances in satellite-based positioning technology.

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H 162 — NGS QX0117 — 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 #5241 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1708.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.000778°, -110.692389°, corresponding to 45° 0′ 2.80″ N, 110° 41′ 32.60″ 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 162 — NGS QX0117 — 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)45.000778, -110.692389
WGS84 (DMS)45° 0′ 2.80″ N, 110° 41′ 32.60″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1708.56 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
J 162 — NGS PY0155 — Park County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 8 — NGS PY0156 — Park County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 162 — NGS QX0116 — Park County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 157 — NGS PY0157 — Park County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
15 DI — NGS PY0158 — Park County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 565 — NGS QX0585 — Park County, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 162 — NGS QX0117 — Park County, US?

H 162 — NGS QX0117 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5241 and sits at an elevation of 1708.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 162 — NGS QX0117 — Park County, US?

The position of H 162 — NGS QX0117 — Park County, US in WGS84 is 45.000778°, -110.692389° (decimal), or 45° 0′ 2.80″ N, 110° 41′ 32.60″ 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.