PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6493
Latitude
31.769849°
Longitude
-106.412161°
Ellipsoidal h
1106.21 m
Ortho h
1130.41 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Located near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.76985° N, 106.41216° W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the region. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1106.2 meters provides vertical control data essential for precise positioning work. Triangulation stations like this are monumented points that maintain long-term stability and serve as checkpoints for validating modern positioning technologies including GPS/GNSS observations. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains valuable for surveyors and geospatial professionals who depend on accurate, well-established reference points for cadastral surveys, construction projects, and geodetic studies throughout the southwestern United States.

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PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6493 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1130.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.769849°, -106.412161°, corresponding to 31° 46′ 11.45″ N, 106° 24′ 43.78″ 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 PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, 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)31.769849, -106.412161
WGS84 (DMS)31° 46′ 11.45″ N, 106° 24′ 43.78″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1130.41 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
EL PASO RRP CORS ARP — NGS AF9542
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PASO A — NGS AC5098 — El Paso, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 1072 — NGS CE0043 — El Paso, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO KTSM RADIO MAST — NGS CE0556
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
REDDINGTON — NGS CE0596 — El Paso, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1384 — NGS CE0364 — El Paso, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, US?

PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6493 and sits at an elevation of 1130.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, US?

The position of PASO B — NGS AC5097 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.769849°, -106.412161° (decimal), or 31° 46′ 11.45″ N, 106° 24′ 43.78″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.