N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8614
Latitude
41.681111°
Longitude
-107.954444°
Ortho h
2048.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary reference points for horizontal control, enabling surveyors and cartographers to position features with known accuracy across large areas. Located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, at coordinates 41.68111° N, 107.95444° W, this benchmark contributes to regional geodetic infrastructure in the interior western states. Trig stations of this type typically occupy elevated or prominent locations to facilitate line-of-sight observations between distant points. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey integrity and ensuring consistency in spatial data. Modern surveying projects continue to rely upon these established reference monuments, making their accurate description and preservation valuable for professional surveying communities.

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N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8614 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2048.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.681111°, -107.954444°, corresponding to 41° 40′ 52.00″ N, 107° 57′ 16.00″ 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 N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater 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)41.681111, -107.954444
WGS84 (DMS)41° 40′ 52.00″ N, 107° 57′ 16.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2048.73 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
P 117 — NGS MP0386 — Wamsutter, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 342 — NGS MP0438 — Wamsutter, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 117 — NGS MP0384 — Sweetwater County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 117 — NGS MP0388 — Wamsutter, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 117 — NGS MP0387 — Wamsutter, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
L 117 — NGS MP0383 — Sweetwater County, US
3.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US?

N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8614 and sits at an elevation of 2048.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US?

The position of N 117 — NGS MP0385 — Sweetwater County, US in WGS84 is 41.681111°, -107.954444° (decimal), or 41° 40′ 52.00″ N, 107° 57′ 16.00″ 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.