HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US

USNGStrigunknown#6200
Latitude
39.640550°
Longitude
-104.810244°
Ortho h
1763.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which establishes the geodetic framework for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the United States. Located near Aurora, Colorado at coordinates 39.64055° north latitude and 104.81024° west longitude, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for horizontal control. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided essential survey control by establishing intervisible networks across regions. Such points enable surveyors and engineers to tie local measurements to the national datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy in cadastral surveys, construction staking, and cartographic work. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. As survey technology evolves, established control points continue to serve as validation references and anchor points for modern positioning methodologies, contributing to the long-term stability of surveying practice.

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HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6200 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1763.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.640550°, -104.810244°, corresponding to 39° 38′ 25.98″ N, 104° 48′ 36.88″ 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 HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, 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)39.640550, -104.810244
WGS84 (DMS)39° 38′ 25.98″ N, 104° 48′ 36.88″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1763.90 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
MELVIN — NGS KK1689 — Aurora, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLY AZ MK — NGS KK1690 — Aurora, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 407 — NGS KK1505 — Aurora, US
1.7 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · mine_entrance
Cherry Creek Placers
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BEND — NGS AA8174 — Aurora, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US?

HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6200 and sits at an elevation of 1763.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US?

The position of HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US in WGS84 is 39.640550°, -104.810244° (decimal), or 39° 38′ 25.98″ N, 104° 48′ 36.88″ 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.