NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, US

USNGStrigunknown#214353
Latitude
47.687604°
Longitude
-122.205400°
Ortho h
87.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Kirkland, Washington at coordinates 47.68760° N, 122.20540° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and angular measurements in the Puget Sound region. Triangulation stations like this monument are critical components of geodetic infrastructure, providing surveyors, engineers, and cartographers with monumented points of known position. Such stations enable the propagation of accurate survey control across large areas and support diverse applications including boundary establishment, infrastructure development, and geographic information systems. The documentation and verification of benchmark locations remain essential for maintaining the integrity of surveying networks and ensuring consistent coordinate references for professional land surveying activities in this region.

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NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214353 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 87.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.687604°, -122.205400°, corresponding to 47° 41′ 15.38″ N, 122° 12′ 19.44″ 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 NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, 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)47.687604, -122.205400
WGS84 (DMS)47° 41′ 15.38″ N, 122° 12′ 19.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation87.50 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
NORKIRK RM 3 — NGS SY3796 — Kirkland, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRKLAND FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SPIRE — NGS SY3800
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GLANDA — NGS SY3732 — Kirkland, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KIRK — NGS SY3726 — Kirkland, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CAL PT ATWELL — NGS SY3804 — King County, US
1.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Rose Point
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, US?

NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214353 and sits at an elevation of 87.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, US?

The position of NORKIRK — NGS SY3795 — Kirkland, US in WGS84 is 47.687604°, -122.205400° (decimal), or 47° 41′ 15.38″ N, 122° 12′ 19.44″ 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.