H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#6690
Latitude
39.711883°
Longitude
-104.941267°
Ortho h
1626.71 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and spatial positioning activities across local and regional scales. Located near Denver, Colorado, this benchmark contributes to the broader horizontal control network that supports engineering surveys, boundary determinations, and geographic information system applications throughout the region. The station's coordinates have been established within the NGS network standards. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain essential to surveying practice, as they provide traceable references for professional work and help maintain the accuracy and coherence of spatial data infrastructure. Survey professionals rely on properly maintained benchmarks to ensure consistency in their measurements and to support the reliability of surveying results over time.

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H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6690 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1626.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.711883°, -104.941267°, corresponding to 39° 42′ 42.78″ N, 104° 56′ 28.56″ 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 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, 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)39.711883, -104.941267
WGS84 (DMS)39° 42′ 42.78″ N, 104° 56′ 28.56″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1626.71 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
6 E — NGS KK0435 — Denver, US
0.7 km away · US
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5 E — NGS KK0434 — Denver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMOUNT RM 1 — NGS KK0437 — Denver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5428.09 — NGS KK0439 — Denver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMOUNT — NGS KK0436 — Denver, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FAIRMOUNT RM 2 — NGS KK0438 — Denver, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US?

H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6690 and sits at an elevation of 1626.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US?

The position of H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.711883°, -104.941267° (decimal), or 39° 42′ 42.78″ N, 104° 56′ 28.56″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.