R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US

USNGStrigunknown#6724
Latitude
31.793028°
Longitude
-106.551889°
Ortho h
1178.15 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which forms the foundation of the United States' official geodetic reference system. As a trigonometric station, this point was established to serve as a horizontal control reference for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regional areas. Located near Sunland Park, New Mexico, at coordinates 31.79303°N, 106.55189°W, it occupies a strategic position in the southern New Mexico geodetic framework. Triangulation stations such as this enable surveyors and engineers to accurately reference their local surveys to the national coordinate system. Verification and documentation of these benchmark locations remain valuable for maintaining survey accuracy over time and ensuring consistency across jurisdictional boundaries and multiple projects. Records of such points support both historical continuity and contemporary spatial data infrastructure.

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R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6724 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1178.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.793028°, -106.551889°, corresponding to 31° 47′ 34.90″ N, 106° 33′ 6.80″ 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 R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, 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)31.793028, -106.551889
WGS84 (DMS)31° 47′ 34.90″ N, 106° 33′ 6.80″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1178.15 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
RV 221 — NGS CE0290 — Sunland Park, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO CROSS ON MOUNTAIN — NGS CE0684 — Sunland Park, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 143 — NGS CE0288 — Sunland Park, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
3695 — NGS CE0226 — El Paso, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Z 28 — NGS CE0225 — El Paso, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
11 — NGS CE0227 — El Paso, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US?

R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6724 and sits at an elevation of 1178.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US?

The position of R 143 — NGS CE0289 — Sunland Park, US in WGS84 is 31.793028°, -106.551889° (decimal), or 31° 47′ 34.90″ N, 106° 33′ 6.80″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.