MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US

USNGStrigunknown#8847
Latitude
33.660192°
Longitude
-111.824002°
Ortho h
1194.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental control infrastructure for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as primary control points for horizontal positioning, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference their local measurements to the national coordinate system. Located near Scottsdale, Arizona at coordinates 33.66019°N, 111.82400°W, this point contributes to the geodetic framework for central Arizona. The station's position within the NGS network allows for accurate geographic referencing of surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems across the region. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the integrity and reliability of the national geodetic datum. Surveyors depend on these reference points to maintain consistency in spatial data collection and reduce cumulative errors in large-scale projects.

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MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8847 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1194.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.660192°, -111.824002°, corresponding to 33° 39′ 36.69″ N, 111° 49′ 26.41″ 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 MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, 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)33.660192, -111.824002
WGS84 (DMS)33° 39′ 36.69″ N, 111° 49′ 26.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1194.50 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
1HJ2 — NGS AJ3695 — Scottsdale, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1GK1 — NGS AJ3721 — Fountain Hills, US
5.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ADYKE AZ MK — NGS DU1763 — Scottsdale, US
6.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AZCS WATER CAMPUS CORS GRP — NGS DS2258 — Scottsdale, US
6.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1FJ1 — NGS AJ3688 — Scottsdale, US
6.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
576+49.441 RESET — NGS DU1762 — Scottsdale, US
7.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US?

MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8847 and sits at an elevation of 1194.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US?

The position of MCDOWELL RESET — NGS DU2204 — Scottsdale, US in WGS84 is 33.660192°, -111.824002° (decimal), or 33° 39′ 36.69″ N, 111° 49′ 26.41″ 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.