N 462 — NGS SX0749 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#213872
Latitude
47.351944°
Longitude
-121.886667°
Ortho h
284.52 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for precise positioning and mapping throughout the United States. Located in King County, Washington at latitude 47.35194°N and longitude 121.88667°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal control in the Pacific Northwest region. Trigonometric stations of this type are monumented points established to provide accurate geodetic coordinates for surveying operations, mapping projects, and engineering applications. The station's position within the NGS network enables surveyors and spatial professionals to conduct local work with confidence in their measurements relative to the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the survey control network and ensuring the continued utility of these reference points for contemporary surveying and GIS applications.

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N 462 — NGS SX0749 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213872 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 284.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.351944°, -121.886667°, corresponding to 47° 21′ 7.00″ N, 121° 53′ 12.00″ 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 462 — NGS SX0749 — King 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)47.351944, -121.886667
WGS84 (DMS)47° 21′ 7.00″ N, 121° 53′ 12.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation284.52 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
REIN — NGS DK3685 — King County, US
0.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 462 — NGS SX0750 — King County, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 27 — NGS SX1356 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FIRE — NGS DK3664 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 30 — NGS SX1359 — King County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FR 26 — NGS SX1363 — King County, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is N 462 — NGS SX0749 — King County, US?

N 462 — NGS SX0749 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213872 and sits at an elevation of 284.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of N 462 — NGS SX0749 — King County, US?

The position of N 462 — NGS SX0749 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.351944°, -121.886667° (decimal), or 47° 21′ 7.00″ N, 121° 53′ 12.00″ 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.