KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US

USNGStrigunknown#1265
Latitude
36.404413°
Longitude
-112.652096°
Ortho h
1762.23 m
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points establishing the horizontal geodetic framework across the United States. Located in Mohave County, Arizona, at coordinates 36.40441° N, 112.65210° W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for surveying and mapping operations in the region. Trigonometric stations of this type were established to provide accurate positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. The NGS network remains fundamental to modern surveying practice, offering surveyors and cartographers reliable datum points for locating property boundaries, infrastructure, and geographic features. Verification and documentation of such monuments is essential for maintaining survey accuracy across generations. Surveyors working in this area should locate and identify this point according to NGS protocols to ensure continuity of geodetic control and the integrity of subsequent surveys dependent on established reference points.

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KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #1265 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1762.2 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.404413°, -112.652096°, corresponding to 36° 24′ 15.89″ N, 112° 39′ 7.54″ 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 KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave 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)36.404413, -112.652096
WGS84 (DMS)36° 24′ 15.89″ N, 112° 39′ 7.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1762.23 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
5749=PHILLIPS — NGS GQ0306 — Mohave County, US
5.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5591 — NGS GQ0237 — Mohave County, US
10.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAVE — NGS GQ0305 — Coconino County, US
12.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOSSIL — NGS GQ0252 — Coconino County, US
12.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BERRY — NGS GQ0316 — Mohave County, US
14.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CEDAR — NGS GQ0244 — Mohave County, US
17.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US?

KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #1265 and sits at an elevation of 1762.2 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US?

The position of KANAB POINT — NGS GQ0256 — Mohave County, US in WGS84 is 36.404413°, -112.652096° (decimal), or 36° 24′ 15.89″ N, 112° 39′ 7.54″ 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.