N 53 — NGS KK0219 — Elbert County, US
USNGStrigunknown#6165
Latitude
39.140278°
Longitude
-104.541111°
Ortho h
2136.97 m
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trigonometric network, which established the foundational control points for precise surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.14028° N, 104.54111° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and geodetic control.
Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed and occupied to create networks of known positions, enabling surveyors to extend accurate measurements across regions. The point contributes to the broader NGS geodetic framework, which remains valuable for surveying, engineering, mapping, and scientific applications requiring positional accuracy.
Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations preserve critical surveying infrastructure. This record provides surveyors and professionals with essential reference data for establishing local control networks and validating spatial measurements in the region.
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