H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213961
Latitude
47.700556°
Longitude
-122.023056°
Ortho h
171.40 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's foundational control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trigonometric benchmark, this point was positioned to serve as a reference for surveys extending across King County, Washington and the surrounding region. The station's coordinates, 47.70056° N, 122.02306° W, define its horizontal position within the national spatial reference system. Trigonometric stations like this one provide essential control points for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers undertaking projects requiring precise horizontal positioning. Documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain valuable for confirming the integrity of regional survey networks and supporting applications dependent on accurate geodetic control. Surveyors utilizing this point should verify its current condition and stability prior to occupation.

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H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213961 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 171.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.700556°, -122.023056°, corresponding to 47° 42′ 2.00″ N, 122° 1′ 23.00″ 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 H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King 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)47.700556, -122.023056
WGS84 (DMS)47° 42′ 2.00″ N, 122° 1′ 23.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation171.40 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
RD 8 — NGS SY0215 — King County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRADE — NGS SY3545 — King County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 150 — NGS SY0212 — King County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 385 — NGS SY0217 — King County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WALLACE — NGS SY3542 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RD 9 — NGS SY0218 — King County, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King County, US?

H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213961 and sits at an elevation of 171.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King County, US?

The position of H 385 — NGS SY0216 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.700556°, -122.023056° (decimal), or 47° 42′ 2.00″ N, 122° 1′ 23.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.