PTS 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, US

USNGStrigunknown#213647
Latitude
47.862323°
Longitude
-121.813386°
Ellipsoidal h
13.76 m
Ortho h
35.73 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric foundation for mapping and surveying activities across the United States. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned control points used to validate survey measurements and support large-scale spatial projects. Located near Sultan, Washington, in Snohomish County, this benchmark provides geodetic control for regional surveying work in the Pacific Northwest. The station is referenced at an ellipsoidal elevation of 13.8 meters. Proper documentation and periodic verification of such points ensures the continued accuracy and reliability of the NGS network. Surveyors, engineers, and geographic information professionals depend on these established reference points to maintain consistency in mapping, construction, and land surveying throughout the region and nation.

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PTS 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #213647 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 35.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.862323°, -121.813386°, corresponding to 47° 51′ 44.36″ N, 121° 48′ 48.19″ 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 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, 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)47.862323, -121.813386
WGS84 (DMS)47° 51′ 44.36″ N, 121° 48′ 48.19″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation35.73 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
GP31002 143 — NGS DO7268 — Sultan, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 59 — NGS SX0838 — Snohomish County, US
3.1 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Haywire Ridge
5.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
PTS 13 — NGS SX0839 — Snohomish County, US
7.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HIGH ROCKS — NGS SX1526 — Snohomish County, US
7.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELWELL — NGS SX1525 — King County, US
9.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is PTS 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, US?

PTS 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #213647 and sits at an elevation of 35.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of PTS 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, US?

The position of PTS 14 — NGS SX0837 — Sultan, US in WGS84 is 47.862323°, -121.813386° (decimal), or 47° 51′ 44.36″ N, 121° 48′ 48.19″ 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.