HANCOCK — NGS PY1231 — Teton County, US

This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal and vertical datum infrastructure. Located in Teton County, Wyoming, at coordinates 44.15525° N, 110.41743° W, this trig point serves as a precise reference for mapping, surveying, and engineering projects across the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to create accurate positional control networks through intersecting sight lines between elevated and intervisible points. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on documented NGS benchmarks to validate local surveys, establish project baselines, and maintain consistency with national geodetic standards. Verification and maintenance of such reference points remain essential for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of spatial data used in infrastructure development, land management, and scientific research throughout Wyoming and the surrounding area.

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