RUSSELL — NGS AE4273 — Elbert County, US
USNGStrigunknown#6150
Latitude
39.129483°
Longitude
-104.551633°
Ellipsoidal h
2123.45 m
Ortho h
2141.00 m
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal and vertical control framework for the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.12948°N, 104.55163°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 2123.4 meters, this trig point serves as a reference for regional surveying and mapping activities. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positional data for large-scale geodetic networks and continue to function as validation points for modern positioning systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the integrity of the national spatial reference system, supporting both surveying practice and infrastructure development. Professional surveyors rely on these established control points to ensure accuracy and consistency in their fieldwork across Colorado and surrounding regions.
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