L 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US

USNGStrigunknown#3657
Latitude
40.718056°
Longitude
-112.088889°
Ortho h
1292.05 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Magna, Utah, at approximately 40.71806° N, 112.08889° W, this trig point serves as a precisely positioned reference for local and regional surveying operations. Trig stations like this one are established to support accurate measurements of distances, directions, and elevations across the landscape. They function as fundamental control points for cadastral surveys, infrastructure projects, and mapping initiatives. The NGS network provides essential geometric control that professional surveyors rely upon to ensure consistency and accuracy in their work. Verification and proper documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for the surveying community, as these points anchor spatial data and support the continuity of geodetic networks across generations of surveying practice.

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L 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3657 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1292.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.718056°, -112.088889°, corresponding to 40° 43′ 5.00″ N, 112° 5′ 20.00″ 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 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, 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)40.718056, -112.088889
WGS84 (DMS)40° 43′ 5.00″ N, 112° 5′ 20.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1292.05 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
M 174 — NGS LP0223 — Magna, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 174 — NGS LP0222 — West Valley City, US
3.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILNE — NGS LP0345 — Salt Lake County, US
3.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 174 — NGS LP0221 — Salt Lake City, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US
5.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is L 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US?

L 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3657 and sits at an elevation of 1292.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of L 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US?

The position of L 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US in WGS84 is 40.718056°, -112.088889° (decimal), or 40° 43′ 5.00″ N, 112° 5′ 20.00″ 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.