JOY — NGS SX1516 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213730
Latitude
47.702472°
Longitude
-121.878136°
Ortho h
187.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the foundational control for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations such as this serve as precise reference points for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located in King County, Washington at coordinates 47.70247° north latitude and 121.87814° west longitude, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic framework of the Pacific Northwest. The station's position enables surveyors and GIS professionals to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system with documented accuracy. Verification and maintenance of such control points remain essential for ensuring survey consistency across jurisdictional boundaries and preserving the integrity of long-term spatial data. Documentation of existing benchmarks supports future survey work and provides continuity for infrastructure planning and development projects.

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JOY — NGS SX1516 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213730 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 187.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.702472°, -121.878136°, corresponding to 47° 42′ 8.90″ N, 121° 52′ 41.29″ 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 JOY — NGS SX1516 — King 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)47.702472, -121.878136
WGS84 (DMS)47° 42′ 8.90″ N, 121° 52′ 41.29″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation187.00 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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HARRIS — NGS SX1460 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
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ST MARTIN — NGS SX1505 — King County, US
3.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
STILLWATER — NGS SX1517 — King County, US
4.0 km away · US
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NESHEIM — NGS SX1514 — King County, US
4.3 km away · US
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V 67 — NGS SX0850 — King County, US
4.5 km away · US
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ROSS — NGS SX1508 — King County, US
4.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is JOY — NGS SX1516 — King County, US?

JOY — NGS SX1516 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213730 and sits at an elevation of 187.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of JOY — NGS SX1516 — King County, US?

The position of JOY — NGS SX1516 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.702472°, -121.878136° (decimal), or 47° 42′ 8.90″ N, 121° 52′ 41.29″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.