HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6015
Latitude
39.448853°
Longitude
-104.643156°
Ortho h
1991.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.44885° N, 104.64316° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations across the region. Triangulation stations of this classification function as precisely positioned reference points used in establishing horizontal control networks. The point's documented coordinates enable surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to tie local measurements to the national datum system. While elevation data for this station is not recorded in available documentation, the geographical coordinates provide essential positional accuracy for professional surveying work. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains important for maintaining the integrity of geodetic networks and supporting land surveying, engineering projects, and scientific research activities dependent on accurate horizontal positioning.

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HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6015 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1991.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.448853°, -104.643156°, corresponding to 39° 26′ 55.87″ N, 104° 38′ 35.36″ 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 HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert 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)39.448853, -104.643156
WGS84 (DMS)39° 26′ 55.87″ N, 104° 38′ 35.36″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1991.30 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
HILLTOP — NGS KK1636 — Elbert County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROUND — NGS KK2089 — Elbert County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 54 RESET — NGS KK0248 — Elbert County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NINE — NGS KK2079 — Douglas County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 54 — NGS KK0250 — Douglas County, US
3.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US?

HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6015 and sits at an elevation of 1991.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US?

The position of HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US in WGS84 is 39.448853°, -104.643156° (decimal), or 39° 26′ 55.87″ N, 104° 38′ 35.36″ 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.

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