KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake County, US

USNGStrigunknown#3624
Latitude
40.627453°
Longitude
-112.055795°
Ortho h
1605.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Salt Lake County, Utah, at coordinates 40.62745° N, 112.05580° W, this trig point serves as a control station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Trigonometric stations such as this are established to provide accurate horizontal positions for subsequent surveys, engineering projects, and geographic reference work. The point's documented location enables surveyors and GIS professionals to verify measurements and maintain positional accuracy across multiple projects and jurisdictions. Verification and documentation of these reference marks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying framework. Even when elevation data is not available, the horizontal coordinates provide valuable geodetic control for regional applications. Survey professionals working in this area may reference this station for establishing local coordinate systems and validating survey-grade measurements.

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KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3624 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1605.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.627453°, -112.055795°, corresponding to 40° 37′ 38.83″ N, 112° 3′ 20.86″ 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 KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake 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)40.627453, -112.055795
WGS84 (DMS)40° 37′ 38.83″ N, 112° 3′ 20.86″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1605.60 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
KNOLL — NGS LP0374 — West Jordan, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KNOLL RM 1 — NGS LP0375 — West Jordan, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2S2W 2210 — NGS LP0372 — West Valley City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAGNA UP RR MICROWAVE — NGS LP0373 — West Valley City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2S2W 1610 — NGS LP0376 — Salt Lake County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MAGNA HERCULES INC E TANK — NGS LP0370 — West Valley City, US
3.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake County, US?

KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3624 and sits at an elevation of 1605.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake County, US?

The position of KENT — NGS LP0371 — Salt Lake County, US in WGS84 is 40.627453°, -112.055795° (decimal), or 40° 37′ 38.83″ N, 112° 3′ 20.86″ 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.

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