OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — Seattle, US

USNGStrigunknown#214483
Latitude
47.682180°
Longitude
-122.248390°
Verifications
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Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's control network, which establishes the foundational reference framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Seattle, Washington at coordinates 47.68218°N, 122.24839°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control station for local and regional surveying operations. Trigonometric stations of this type were historically established to provide precise positional references across the country. As a component of the NGS network, this benchmark supports professional surveyors, cartographers, and engineers requiring accurate coordinate data for property surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure. Professional surveyors working in the Seattle area may reference this station when establishing local survey networks or validating positional accuracy for critical applications.

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OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214483 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.682180°, -122.248390°, corresponding to 47° 40′ 55.85″ N, 122° 14′ 54.21″ 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 OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — 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)47.682180, -122.248390
WGS84 (DMS)47° 40′ 55.85″ N, 122° 14′ 54.21″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
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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:

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MAGNUSON ECC — NGS AI3604 — Seattle, US
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MIDIX — NGS SY3810 — Seattle, US
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Frequently asked questions

What is OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — Seattle, US?

OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — Seattle, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214483. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — Seattle, US?

The position of OLD TACAN TOWER — NGS SY3808 — Seattle, US in WGS84 is 47.682180°, -122.248390° (decimal), or 47° 40′ 55.85″ N, 122° 14′ 54.21″ 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.