MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3309
Latitude
40.726743°
Longitude
-112.022529°
Ellipsoidal h
1276.93 m
Ortho h
1294.10 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the Salt Lake City, Utah area at coordinates 40.72674° N, 112.02253° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical positioning in its region. Triangulation stations of this classification function as monumented survey marks that enable surveyors and geodesists to perform accurate measurements and establish local control networks. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1276.9 meters documents the point's vertical position relative to the reference ellipsoid. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains essential for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity, supporting land surveying operations, and ensuring consistency in spatial data collection across jurisdictions. Regular confirmation of these points' physical condition and coordinate values sustains their utility for professional surveying practice.

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MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — 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 #3309 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1294.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.726743°, -112.022529°, corresponding to 40° 43′ 36.27″ N, 112° 1′ 21.10″ 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 MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — 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)40.726743, -112.022529
WGS84 (DMS)40° 43′ 36.27″ N, 112° 1′ 21.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1294.10 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
SILVER 2 RM 5 — NGS LP0385 — Salt Lake City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SILVER 2 — NGS LP0358 — Salt Lake City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SILVER — NGS LP0359 — West Valley City, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HUNTER RAD STA KRGO MAST — NGS LP0362 — West Valley City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 174 — NGS LP0219 — Salt Lake City, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — Salt Lake City, US?

MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3309 and sits at an elevation of 1294.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.726743°, -112.022529° (decimal), or 40° 43′ 36.27″ N, 112° 1′ 21.10″ 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.