KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, US

USNGStrigunknown#3821
Latitude
40.639413°
Longitude
-111.967979°
Ortho h
1393.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of horizontal geodetic infrastructure across the United States. Trig stations such as this serve as precise reference points for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring accurate positional data. Located near Taylorsville, Utah, at coordinates 40.63941° N, 111.96798° W, this point contributes to regional control networks essential for property boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and GIS applications. The NGS maintains records of such stations to ensure continuity and reliability of the national spatial reference framework. Documentation and periodic verification of benchmark locations and coordinates remain critical for surveying professionals who depend on established control networks for work accuracy and legal defensibility of measurements.

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KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3821 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1393.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.639413°, -111.967979°, corresponding to 40° 38′ 21.89″ N, 111° 58′ 4.72″ 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 KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, 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)40.639413, -111.967979
WGS84 (DMS)40° 38′ 21.89″ N, 111° 58′ 4.72″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1393.70 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
KEARNS AZ MK — NGS LO0964 — Taylorsville, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEARNS CO CONSERVANCY LGST TK — NGS LO0959 — Taylorsville, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KEARNS — NGS LO0936 — Taylorsville, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DRY — NGS LO0963 — Taylorsville, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
175A2S1W — NGS AI5796 — Taylorsville, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US
2.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, US?

KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3821 and sits at an elevation of 1393.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, US?

The position of KEARNS 2 — NGS LO0965 — Taylorsville, US in WGS84 is 40.639413°, -111.967979° (decimal), or 40° 38′ 21.89″ N, 111° 58′ 4.72″ 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.