MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8735
Latitude
41.002860°
Longitude
-107.163819°
Ortho h
2191.70 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of horizontal geodetic control across the United States. Located in Routt County, Colorado, at coordinates 41.00286° N, 107.16382° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects requiring precise positional data. As a triangulation station, this point was established to support large-scale surveys and to densify the national control network. Trig stations of this type are typically situated on elevated terrain to maximize intervisibility with other control points. Modern verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable to the surveying community. Confirming the continued integrity and accessibility of these established control points supports accurate local surveys and contributes to maintaining the coherence of the national geodetic framework.

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MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8735 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2191.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.002860°, -107.163819°, corresponding to 41° 0′ 10.30″ N, 107° 9′ 49.75″ 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 MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt 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)41.002860, -107.163819
WGS84 (DMS)41° 0′ 10.30″ N, 107° 9′ 49.75″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2191.70 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
BOUNDARY MON 41 NL CO WY — NGS MP0645 — Routt County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T12N R87W TR 50 52 AP 3 8 — NGS MP0646 — Routt County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 131 — NGS MP0323 — Carbon County, US
5.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
49 — NGS MP0322 — Routt County, US
6.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOUNDARY MON 169 M CO WY — NGS MP0320 — Routt County, US
8.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BATTLE — NGS MP0650 — Carbon County, US
10.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt County, US?

MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8735 and sits at an elevation of 2191.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt County, US?

The position of MULE — NGS MP0648 — Routt County, US in WGS84 is 41.002860°, -107.163819° (decimal), or 41° 0′ 10.30″ N, 107° 9′ 49.75″ 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.