HILLTOP — NGS KK1636 — Elbert County, US

This triangulation station is part of the NGS geodetic network, which establishes the foundation for precise surveying and mapping across the United States. As a trig point, this station served as a control point for triangulation operations, providing accurate horizontal positioning reference data for surveyors and engineers conducting local and regional measurements. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.45519° N, 104.64657° W, this benchmark contributes to the broader network of geodetic control extending across the country. Trig stations of this type are typically established on prominent terrain features to enable intervisibility between observation points. Documentation and periodic verification of such control points remain valuable for surveying professionals requiring reliable positional references. Maintaining an accessible registry of these stations supports continued use in land surveying, engineering projects, and cartographic applications throughout the region.

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