Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3293
Latitude
40.725278°
Longitude
-112.030000°
Ortho h
1293.06 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
NGS Triangulation Station, West Valley City, Utah This triangulation benchmark is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that forms the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near West Valley City in northwestern Utah at coordinates 40.72528°N, 112.03000°W, this trig station serves as a positional control point for surveyors and mapping professionals. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise horizontal control data across the country, enabling accurate surveys for land boundaries, infrastructure development, and cartographic work. The point's documented location makes it valuable for verifying survey networks, establishing local coordinate systems, and conducting geodetic studies. Modern surveyors and GIS professionals continue to reference such established control points when conducting fieldwork in the region. Verification and maintenance of these marks ensures continued utility for professional surveying activities and contributes to the overall integrity of the nation's spatial reference framework.

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Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3293 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1293.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.725278°, -112.030000°, corresponding to 40° 43′ 31.00″ N, 112° 1′ 48.00″ 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 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, 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)40.725278, -112.030000
WGS84 (DMS)40° 43′ 31.00″ N, 112° 1′ 48.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1293.06 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
P 174 — NGS LP0221 — Salt Lake City, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MUHAR — NGS AA3687 — Salt Lake City, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SILVER 2 RM 5 — NGS LP0385 — Salt Lake City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SILVER 2 — NGS LP0358 — Salt Lake City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SILVER — NGS LP0359 — West Valley City, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 174 — NGS LP0219 — Salt Lake City, US
1.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US?

Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3293 and sits at an elevation of 1293.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US?

The position of Q 174 — NGS LP0220 — West Valley City, US in WGS84 is 40.725278°, -112.030000° (decimal), or 40° 43′ 31.00″ N, 112° 1′ 48.00″ 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.