MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3557
Latitude
40.769517°
Longitude
-111.891014°
Ortho h
1320.91 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate system for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.76952° N, 111.89101° W, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing horizontal positions of other survey monuments and geographic features in the region. Triangulation stations historically provided essential control for large-scale surveying operations and remain valuable components of the nation's geodetic infrastructure. As a documented reference point, this benchmark enables surveyors and cartographers to verify positioning accuracy and maintain consistency in mapping projects. Contemporary surveyors may reference this point for establishing local control networks, verifying equipment calibration, or conducting historical survey comparisons. The continued documentation and preservation of such control points supports the integrity of surveying practices and geospatial data standards across the country.

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MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3557 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1320.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.769517°, -111.891014°, corresponding to 40° 46′ 10.26″ N, 111° 53′ 27.65″ 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 MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, 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)40.769517, -111.891014
WGS84 (DMS)40° 46′ 10.26″ N, 111° 53′ 27.65″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1320.91 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
SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY HOTEL UTAH FLAG — NGS LO0994
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY TEMPLE E SPIRE — NGS LO1002
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY TEMPLE W SPIRE — NGS LO1000
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY LDS CH BLDG LT — NGS LO1011
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C7 1 — NGS AE4739 — Salt Lake City, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US?

MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3557 and sits at an elevation of 1320.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.769517°, -111.891014° (decimal), or 40° 46′ 10.26″ N, 111° 53′ 27.65″ 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.