RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, US

USNGStrigunknown#214369
Latitude
47.698966°
Longitude
-122.236696°
Ortho h
6.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near Kirkland, Washington at coordinates 47.69897°N, 122.23670°W, this point serves as a reference marker for horizontal control surveys across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to provide accurately positioned points for mapping, engineering projects, and land surveying activities. The trig network historically enabled surveyors to extend precise positional control across large areas through geometric measurement techniques. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and geodetic studies. Maintaining current records of these reference points supports the continuity of spatial data frameworks and ensures consistency in regional surveying operations. This station contributes to the broader network supporting Washington State's surveying and mapping activities.

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RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #214369 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 6.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 47.698966°, -122.236696°, corresponding to 47° 41′ 56.28″ N, 122° 14′ 12.10″ 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 RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, 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)47.698966, -122.236696
WGS84 (DMS)47° 41′ 56.28″ N, 122° 14′ 12.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 10N (approx.)
Elevation6.90 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
CAL PT RICHARDS — NGS SY3805 — King County, US
0.0 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Champaign Point
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COT — NGS SY3771 — Kirkland, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COT 2 — NGS SY3770 — Kirkland, US
0.6 km away · US
GeoNames topographic database · cape
Juanita Point
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FRONT HSE NR JUANITA BAY F GAB — NGS SY3759 — Kirkland, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, US?

RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #214369 and sits at an elevation of 6.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, US?

The position of RICHARDS — NGS SY3802 — Kirkland, US in WGS84 is 47.698966°, -122.236696° (decimal), or 47° 41′ 56.28″ N, 122° 14′ 12.10″ 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.