MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US

USNGStrigunknown#214489
Latitude
47.682426°
Longitude
-122.250508°
Ortho h
18.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the National Spatial Reference System for the United States. As a trig point, this benchmark served as a control station for horizontal positioning and survey networks, providing precise coordinate data for regional mapping and surveying operations. Located near Seattle, Washington, at latitude 47.68243° and longitude -122.25051°, this point contributes to geodetic control in the Pacific Northwest region. Trig stations of this type are typically monumented ground points used to support cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveyors and geodetic professionals who rely on stable reference points to maintain accuracy in modern positioning work and to validate historical survey data.

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MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214489 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 18.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.682426°, -122.250508°, corresponding to 47° 40′ 56.73″ N, 122° 15′ 1.83″ 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 MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, 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)47.682426, -122.250508
WGS84 (DMS)47° 40′ 56.73″ N, 122° 15′ 1.83″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation18.30 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:

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Frequently asked questions

What is MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US?

MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214489 and sits at an elevation of 18.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US?

The position of MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US in WGS84 is 47.682426°, -122.250508° (decimal), or 47° 40′ 56.73″ N, 122° 15′ 1.83″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 10N (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.