POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, US

USNGStrigunknown#214066
Latitude
47.549559°
Longitude
-121.962692°
Ortho h
435.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This geodetic benchmark is a triangulation station within the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the primary control framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in King County, Washington at coordinates 47.54956°N, 121.96269°W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal positioning and spatial data collection in the region. Triangulation stations of this type are fundamental to accurate cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and cartographic work. The point's inclusion in the NGS database provides surveyors and engineers with a reliable datum for local and regional projects. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks is essential for maintaining geodetic control network integrity and ensuring consistency in surveying standards across jurisdictional boundaries.

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POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214066 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 435.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.549559°, -121.962692°, corresponding to 47° 32′ 58.41″ N, 121° 57′ 45.69″ 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 POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, 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)47.549559, -121.962692
WGS84 (DMS)47° 32′ 58.41″ N, 121° 57′ 45.69″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation435.00 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
POINT 3 — NGS SX1497 — King County, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GRAND RIDGE — NGS SX1483 — King County, US
1.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Grand Ridge
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HIGH POINT — NGS SX1479 — King County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ANDERSON — NGS SX1478 — King County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SYLAR — NGS SX1487 — King County, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, US?

POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214066 and sits at an elevation of 435.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, US?

The position of POINT — NGS SX1489 — King County, US in WGS84 is 47.549559°, -121.962692° (decimal), or 47° 32′ 58.41″ N, 121° 57′ 45.69″ 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.