P 146 — NGS CE0062 — El Paso, US

This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of fundamental control points that establish the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.76811° N, 106.48497° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for local and regional geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional control before the advent of satellite-based positioning systems, and they remain valuable reference marks for verification, validation, and specialized surveying applications. The benchmark's continued documentation in the NGS registry supports maintenance of the nation's geodetic datum and assists surveyors in establishing local survey networks. Verification of such points through field inspection confirms their physical condition and ongoing utility for the surveying profession.

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