L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8829
Latitude
41.001389°
Longitude
-107.303889°
Ortho h
2015.34 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's extensive network of control points that establish the geometric framework for the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in Routt County, Colorado, at coordinates 41.00139°N, 107.30389°W, this trig point serves as a fundamental reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across its region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically occupied to create networks of precisely measured positions, enabling accurate large-scale spatial data collection. The point's documented location contributes to maintaining positional accuracy for cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications. Verification and preservation of such benchmarks remain valuable for quality assurance in surveying practice and for ensuring consistency in coordinate systems used throughout the region. Professional surveyors rely on these established control points as essential references for local project work.

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L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8829 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2015.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.001389°, -107.303889°, corresponding to 41° 0′ 5.00″ N, 107° 18′ 14.00″ 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 L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt 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)41.001389, -107.303889
WGS84 (DMS)41° 0′ 5.00″ N, 107° 18′ 14.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2015.34 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
6870.6 — NGS MP0293 — Carbon County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 72 — NGS MP0292 — Carbon County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOUNDARY MON 169 M CO WY — NGS MP0320 — Routt County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
40 A — NGS MP0291 — Carbon County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
7036.9 — NGS MP0294 — Carbon County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BATTLE — NGS MP0650 — Carbon County, US
3.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt County, US?

L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8829 and sits at an elevation of 2015.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt County, US?

The position of L 131 — NGS MP0318 — Routt County, US in WGS84 is 41.001389°, -107.303889° (decimal), or 41° 0′ 5.00″ N, 107° 18′ 14.00″ 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.