MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US

USNGStrigunknown#214481
Latitude
47.681901°
Longitude
-122.257614°
Ortho h
10.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Trig stations serve as precise reference points for horizontal and vertical positioning in surveying, engineering, and geographic information system projects. Located near Seattle, Washington, this benchmark contributes to the regional geodetic infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest. The coordinates provided establish its position within the current reference system used for surveying operations in the area. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and reliability of surveys that depend on these established reference stations. Surveyors and geodetic professionals rely on properly maintained benchmarks to ensure consistency and precision in their work across the region.

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MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214481 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.681901°, -122.257614°, corresponding to 47° 40′ 54.84″ N, 122° 15′ 27.41″ 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 MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — 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)47.681901, -122.257614
WGS84 (DMS)47° 40′ 54.84″ N, 122° 15′ 27.41″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.73 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
MAGGIE — NGS AI3611 — Seattle, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MON 18 — NGS SY0407 — Seattle, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAND POINT CBL 1058 — NGS AI4240 — Seattle, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MON 19 — NGS SY0405 — Seattle, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RUNWAY — NGS AI3607 — Seattle, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAND POINT — NGS SY5596 — Seattle, US
0.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US?

MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214481 and sits at an elevation of 10.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US?

The position of MON 53 — NGS SY0409 — Seattle, US in WGS84 is 47.681901°, -122.257614° (decimal), or 47° 40′ 54.84″ N, 122° 15′ 27.41″ 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.