M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6346
Latitude
31.705556°
Longitude
-106.361111°
Ortho h
1120.65 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control infrastructure for the United States. Triangulation points serve as precisely surveyed reference stations for mapping, engineering projects, and scientific applications requiring accurate positioning data. Located in the El Paso, Texas area at coordinates 31.70556°N, 106.36111°W, this trig point contributes to regional geodetic framework coverage across the southwestern United States. As a monumented survey marker, it provides surveyors, engineers, and researchers with a dependable reference for local projects and determinations. Verification and documentation of such geodetic points remain valuable for maintaining network integrity and ensuring positional accuracy for dependent surveys. Regular examination of benchmark condition and accessibility supports continued utility within the NGS system and serves the broader surveying community's operational needs.

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M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6346 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1120.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.705556°, -106.361111°, corresponding to 31° 42′ 20.00″ N, 106° 21′ 40.00″ 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 M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, 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)31.705556, -106.361111
WGS84 (DMS)31° 42′ 20.00″ N, 106° 21′ 40.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1120.65 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
PRADO — NGS CE0508 — El Paso, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 X — NGS CE0765 — El Paso, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LV 3 — NGS CE0509 — El Paso, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 X — NGS CE0764 — El Paso, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1516 — NGS CE0777 — El Paso, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 1072 — NGS CE0034 — El Paso, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, US?

M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6346 and sits at an elevation of 1120.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, US?

The position of M 1517 — NGS CE0766 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.705556°, -106.361111° (decimal), or 31° 42′ 20.00″ N, 106° 21′ 40.00″ 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.