Q 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5803
Latitude
45.061944°
Longitude
-111.168333°
Ortho h
2035.86 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in Gallatin County, Montana, at coordinates 45.06194° North latitude and 111.16833° West longitude, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal geodetic control. Triangulation stations such as this historically provided essential survey network densification, enabling surveyors to establish accurate relative positions for property boundaries, infrastructure projects, and cartographic work. The NGS maintains records of these points to support both historical survey recovery and contemporary geospatial activities. Verification and documentation of benchmark locations remain valuable for professional surveyors conducting boundary determinations, engineering surveys, and coordinate verification. Practitioners may reference this station when establishing local control networks or validating survey-grade positioning in the region.

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Q 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5803 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2035.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.061944°, -111.168333°, corresponding to 45° 3′ 43.00″ N, 111° 10′ 6.00″ 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 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin 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)45.061944, -111.168333
WGS84 (DMS)45° 3′ 43.00″ N, 111° 10′ 6.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2035.86 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
L 161 — NGS QX0312 — Gallatin County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y N PARK — NGS QX0314 — Gallatin County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 103 — NGS QX0315 — Gallatin County, US
3.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 161 — NGS QX0317 — Gallatin County, US
4.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US
6.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 161 — NGS QX0320 — Gallatin County, US
7.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin County, US?

Q 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5803 and sits at an elevation of 2035.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin County, US?

The position of Q 103 — NGS QX0313 — Gallatin County, US in WGS84 is 45.061944°, -111.168333° (decimal), or 45° 3′ 43.00″ N, 111° 10′ 6.00″ 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.