PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US

USNGStrigunknown#214272
Latitude
47.854419°
Longitude
-121.907817°
Ortho h
28.02 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 throughout the United States. Located in Snohomish County, Washington at coordinates 47.85442°N, 121.90782°W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning in the Puget Sound region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise horizontal control for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals. The NGS network integrates such points into the broader National Spatial Reference System, supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research. Verification and documentation of existing benchmarks remains valuable for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. Survey professionals may use this point to reference local work or validate modern positioning technologies. Current coordinates and condition reports help ensure reliable access to the control network.

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PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214272 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 28.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.854419°, -121.907817°, corresponding to 47° 51′ 15.91″ N, 121° 54′ 28.14″ 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 PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish 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)47.854419, -121.907817
WGS84 (DMS)47° 51′ 15.91″ N, 121° 54′ 28.14″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation28.02 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
K 59 — NGS SX0838 — Snohomish County, US
4.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 68 — NGS SX0863 — Snohomish County, US
4.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KING LAKE BPA MICROWAVE — NGS SX1535 — Snohomish County, US
4.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KING RM 5 — NGS SX1534 — Snohomish County, US
4.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
KING — NGS SX1529 — Snohomish County, US
4.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTS 5 — NGS SX0842 — Monroe, US
4.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US?

PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214272 and sits at an elevation of 28.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US?

The position of PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US in WGS84 is 47.854419°, -121.907817° (decimal), or 47° 51′ 15.91″ N, 121° 54′ 28.14″ 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.