Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US

USNGStrigunknown#3418
Latitude
40.861667°
Longitude
-111.909722°
Ortho h
1305.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' horizontal geodetic reference system. Located near North Salt Lake, Utah, at coordinates 40.86167° N, 111.90972° W, this trig point serves as a precision reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Trigonometric stations of this type are typically established at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate triangulation networks and provide accurate positional data for subsequent surveys. The point's documented location within the NGS database makes it valuable for verifying survey work, maintaining cadastral accuracy, and supporting engineering projects. Professional surveyors rely on such benchmarks to ensure consistency and reliability in spatial reference systems. Verification and proper documentation of these control points remain essential for preserving geodetic infrastructure integrity.

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Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3418 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1305.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.861667°, -111.909722°, corresponding to 40° 51′ 42.00″ N, 111° 54′ 35.00″ 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 Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, 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)40.861667, -111.909722
WGS84 (DMS)40° 51′ 42.00″ N, 111° 54′ 35.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1305.60 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
Y 172 — NGS LO0541 — North Salt Lake, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 91 — NGS LO0623 — North Salt Lake, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 90 — NGS LO0539 — Woods Cross, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 91 — NGS LO0624 — Woods Cross, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 91 — NGS LO0626 — Woods Cross, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 172 — NGS LO0544 — North Salt Lake, US
2.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US?

Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3418 and sits at an elevation of 1305.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US?

The position of Q 1 — NGS LO0540 — North Salt Lake, US in WGS84 is 40.861667°, -111.909722° (decimal), or 40° 51′ 42.00″ N, 111° 54′ 35.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 12N (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.