MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, US

USNGStrigunknown#213663
Latitude
47.519460°
Longitude
-121.800125°
Ellipsoidal h
108.42 m
Ortho h
130.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the backbone of the United States' surveying infrastructure. Located near Snoqualmie, Washington at coordinates 47.51946° North, 121.80012° West, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing precise horizontal and vertical control across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 108.4 meters provides vertical datum information for local surveying work. Trig stations of this classification were historically established to support large-scale mapping and engineering projects. As part of the NGS network, this point remains valuable for verifying modern survey work, validating GPS measurements, and maintaining geodetic consistency in the Pacific Northwest. Documentation and periodic verification of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of regional surveying standards and support ongoing infrastructure development and maintenance activities.

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MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213663 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 130.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.519460°, -121.800125°, corresponding to 47° 31′ 10.05″ N, 121° 48′ 0.45″ 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 MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, 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)47.519460, -121.800125
WGS84 (DMS)47° 31′ 10.05″ N, 121° 48′ 0.45″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation130.30 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:

US NGS · triangulation station
NEWTON — NGS SX1473 — Snoqualmie, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MILL — NGS SX1468 — King County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 67 — NGS SX0843 — King County, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WATERFALL — NGS SX1465 — King County, US
3.4 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · observation_pt
Snoqualmie Falls Observation Deck
3.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ES 1 — NGS SX1330 — King County, US
4.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, US?

MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213663 and sits at an elevation of 130.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, US?

The position of MEAD — NGS SX1472 — Snoqualmie, US in WGS84 is 47.519460°, -121.800125° (decimal), or 47° 31′ 10.05″ N, 121° 48′ 0.45″ 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.