NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, US

USNGStrigunknown#214502
Latitude
47.685270°
Longitude
-122.250052°
Ellipsoidal h
-13.14 m
Ortho h
10.59 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental reference framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Seattle, Washington, at coordinates 47.68527° North, 122.25005° West, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference at an ellipsoidal elevation of -13.1 meters. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic documentation. The point's proximity to the Seattle metropolitan area makes it valuable for regional surveying work and baseline verification. Maintaining accurate records of existing geodetic marks and confirming their physical condition ensures continuity of the nation's survey infrastructure and supports modern positioning applications that depend on established reference networks.

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NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214502 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 10.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.685270°, -122.250052°, corresponding to 47° 41′ 6.97″ N, 122° 15′ 0.19″ 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 NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, 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)47.685270, -122.250052
WGS84 (DMS)47° 41′ 6.97″ N, 122° 15′ 0.19″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation10.59 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
PMEL WIND SHEAR TOWER — NGS AI3612 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AVIATION RM 3 — NGS SY0411 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AVIATION 2 RM 7 — NGS SY1594 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AVIATION 2 RM 8 — NGS SY1595 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AVIATION 2 — NGS SY1593 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AVIATION RM 4 — NGS SY5578 — Seattle, US
0.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, US?

NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214502 and sits at an elevation of 10.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, US?

The position of NOAA VERT — NGS AI4239 — Seattle, US in WGS84 is 47.685270°, -122.250052° (decimal), or 47° 41′ 6.97″ N, 122° 15′ 0.19″ 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.