M 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6249
Latitude
39.744889°
Longitude
-104.670222°
Ortho h
1718.59 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric and geodetic framework for the United States. Trig stations serve as primary reference marks used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional and national scales. Located in Adams County, Colorado at coordinates 39.74489°N, 104.67022°W, this point contributes to the horizontal control network essential for precise geospatial positioning. The station's position within Colorado's Front Range region makes it valuable for local and regional surveying applications. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark monuments remain important to the surveying profession, as they provide reliable datum references for both historical records and contemporary projects. Accurate documentation of these points ensures their continued utility and accessibility for qualified users.

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M 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6249 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1718.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.744889°, -104.670222°, corresponding to 39° 44′ 41.60″ N, 104° 40′ 12.80″ 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 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams 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)39.744889, -104.670222
WGS84 (DMS)39° 44′ 41.60″ N, 104° 40′ 12.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1718.59 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
N 259 — NGS KK0325 — Adams County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 259 — NGS KK0323 — Adams County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KING — NGS KK1656 — Aurora, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 259 — NGS KK0322 — Adams County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 259 — NGS KK0326 — Adams County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5484=F 2 — NGS KK0327 — Adams County, US
4.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams County, US?

M 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6249 and sits at an elevation of 1718.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams County, US?

The position of M 259 — NGS KK0324 — Adams County, US in WGS84 is 39.744889°, -104.670222° (decimal), or 39° 44′ 41.60″ N, 104° 40′ 12.80″ 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.