K 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5264
Latitude
45.043611°
Longitude
-110.729444°
Ortho h
1620.86 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic control framework for the United States. Trig stations like this point serve as primary reference marks for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across their regions. Located in Park County, Montana at coordinates 45.04361°N, 110.72944°W, this benchmark contributes to the spatial reference system upon which cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and land management activities depend. The NGS network provides monumented positions of known accuracy that surveyors and engineers use to orient their work. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national geodetic datum and ensuring consistency in surveying practices. Surveyors should consult current NGS records for complete monument condition information and any updates to its status.

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K 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5264 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1620.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.043611°, -110.729444°, corresponding to 45° 2′ 37.00″ N, 110° 43′ 46.00″ 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 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park 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)45.043611, -110.729444
WGS84 (DMS)45° 2′ 37.00″ N, 110° 43′ 46.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1620.86 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
G 565 — NGS QX0581 — Park County, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 33 — NGS QX0105 — Park County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 162 — NGS QX0111 — Park County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GARDINER — NGS QX0702 — Park County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 33 — NGS QX0104 — Park County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 565 — NGS QX0582 — Park County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is K 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park County, US?

K 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5264 and sits at an elevation of 1620.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of K 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park County, US?

The position of K 162 — NGS QX0109 — Park County, US in WGS84 is 45.043611°, -110.729444° (decimal), or 45° 2′ 37.00″ N, 110° 43′ 46.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.