MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8504
Latitude
41.644964°
Longitude
-107.059554°
Ortho h
2257.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical trig network, which establishes the foundational geometric framework for precise positioning across the United States. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.64496° N, 107.05955° W, this point serves as a control station for surveying operations and cartographic work throughout the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and computed to create an interconnected web of accurately positioned reference points. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals rely on documented benchmark locations to validate contemporary positioning methods, including GPS and other satellite-based techniques. Verification and maintenance of existing geodetic monuments remains essential for preserving survey continuity and ensuring the accuracy of engineering projects, land surveys, and geographic data collection efforts dependent upon stable reference frames.

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MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8504 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2257.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.644964°, -107.059554°, corresponding to 41° 38′ 41.87″ N, 107° 3′ 34.39″ 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 MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, 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)41.644964, -107.059554
WGS84 (DMS)41° 38′ 41.87″ N, 107° 3′ 34.39″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2257.00 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
MESS — NGS MP0619 — Carbon County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRENNVILLE — NGS MP0618 — Carbon County, US
9.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOLTEN — NGS MP0622 — Carbon County, US
10.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COOP — NGS MP0614 — Carbon County, US
13.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SINCLAIR WEST BASE — NGS MP0474 — Carbon County, US
14.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 319 — NGS MP0229 — Carbon County, US
14.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, US?

MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8504 and sits at an elevation of 2257.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, US?

The position of MESS RM — NGS MP0620 — Carbon County, US in WGS84 is 41.644964°, -107.059554° (decimal), or 41° 38′ 41.87″ N, 107° 3′ 34.39″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.