M 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, US

USNGStrigunknown#209514
Latitude
36.620389°
Longitude
-119.312000°
Ortho h
130.51 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as precisely positioned control points for large-scale surveys, providing accurate horizontal coordinates essential for cadastral work, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Located near Orange Cove in Tulare County, California, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the southern San Joaquin Valley. The point's position at 36.62039°N, 119.31200°W anchors local surveys to the national coordinate system. Documentation and periodic verification of such control stations remain important for surveyors and GIS professionals who depend on reliable reference points. Maintaining accurate records of these established monuments ensures continuity of surveying standards and supports public confidence in boundary determinations and infrastructure development across the region.

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M 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209514 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 130.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.620389°, -119.312000°, corresponding to 36° 37′ 13.40″ N, 119° 18′ 43.20″ 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 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, 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)36.620389, -119.312000
WGS84 (DMS)36° 37′ 13.40″ N, 119° 18′ 43.20″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation130.51 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
ORANGE COVE ZANBRO BRANDY TANK — NGS GT1874
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 809 — NGS GT1363 — Orange Cove, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 43.94 — NGS GT1245 — Tulare County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 809 — NGS GT1244 — Tulare County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NN 809 — NGS GT1243 — Tulare County, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 1232 — NGS GT1364 — Fresno County, US
1.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is M 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, US?

M 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209514 and sits at an elevation of 130.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of M 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, US?

The position of M 809 — NGS GT1246 — Orange Cove, US in WGS84 is 36.620389°, -119.312000° (decimal), or 36° 37′ 13.40″ N, 119° 18′ 43.20″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.