J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, US

USNGStrigunknown#6153
Latitude
39.361389°
Longitude
-104.595556°
Ortho h
1966.15 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes and maintains the primary geodetic control framework for the United States. Triangulation stations of this type serve as reference points for precise horizontal positioning and are fundamental to surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Elizabeth, Colorado, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic control in the Front Range area. The point's coordinates, 39.36139°N, 104.59556°W, identify its position within the national reference system. Triangulation points like this remain valuable references for surveyors, cartographers, and civil engineers. Verification and documentation of such stations help maintain the integrity of the geodetic network and support accurate surveying practice. Field confirmation of these monuments ensures their continued usability for professional surveying applications.

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J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6153 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1966.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.361389°, -104.595556°, corresponding to 39° 21′ 41.00″ N, 104° 35′ 44.00″ 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 J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, 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)39.361389, -104.595556
WGS84 (DMS)39° 21′ 41.00″ N, 104° 35′ 44.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1966.15 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:

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H 53 — NGS KK0312 — Elizabeth, US
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G 53 — NGS KK0313 — Elizabeth, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 336 — NGS KK0308 — Elbert County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 53 — NGS KK0244 — Elbert County, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 336 — NGS KK0307 — Elbert County, US
2.7 km away · US
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F 53 — NGS KK0310 — Elbert County, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, US?

J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6153 and sits at an elevation of 1966.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, US?

The position of J 53 — NGS KK0311 — Elizabeth, US in WGS84 is 39.361389°, -104.595556° (decimal), or 39° 21′ 41.00″ N, 104° 35′ 44.00″ 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.