K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, US

USNGStrigunknown#6711
Latitude
31.755556°
Longitude
-106.436389°
Ortho h
1127.61 m
Verifications
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Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Positioned at 31.75556°N, 106.43639°W in proximity to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, this trig point serves as a reference station for survey operations across the southwestern region near the international boundary. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional control for mapping, engineering projects, and cadastral surveys. The coordinates represent the station's location within the geodetic datum system. While elevation data for this particular benchmark is not currently recorded in available documentation, verification and recovery of such control points remains valuable for validating modern GPS networks, assessing datum transformations, and maintaining continuity with historical survey work. Documentation of these stations supports the integrity of the national spatial reference system.

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K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6711 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1127.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.755556°, -106.436389°, corresponding to 31° 45′ 20.00″ N, 106° 26′ 11.00″ 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 K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, 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)31.755556, -106.436389
WGS84 (DMS)31° 45′ 20.00″ N, 106° 26′ 11.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1127.61 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
CEN 8 — NGS CE0606 — El Paso, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6 X — NGS CE0758 — El Paso, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5 X — NGS CE0756 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
IBC 96 — NGS CE0604 — El Paso, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOTA EL PASO CORS ARP — NGS DL3488
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CEN 5 — NGS CE0602 — El Paso, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, US?

K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6711 and sits at an elevation of 1127.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, US?

The position of K 1517 — NGS CE0757 — Ciudad Juárez, US in WGS84 is 31.755556°, -106.436389° (decimal), or 31° 45′ 20.00″ N, 106° 26′ 11.00″ 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.