RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino County, US

USNGStrigunknown#902
Latitude
36.025528°
Longitude
-112.176139°
Ortho h
1998.42 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Triangulation (trig) stations serve as primary control points for determining precise horizontal positions across large areas through intervisible networks of observations. Located in Coconino County, Arizona at coordinates 36.02553°N, 112.17614°W, this point contributes to regional geodetic control in the southwestern United States. As a component of NGS's distributed network, it supports cadastral surveying, engineering projects, and geographic information systems requiring authoritative positional reference. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for the surveying profession. Monumentation integrity, coordinate accuracy, and accessibility information enable practitioners to utilize these points effectively in their work. Regular inspection and reporting help maintain the utility of the national geodetic infrastructure.

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RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #902 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1998.4 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.025528°, -112.176139°, corresponding to 36° 1′ 31.90″ N, 112° 10′ 34.10″ 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 RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino 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)36.025528, -112.176139
WGS84 (DMS)36° 1′ 31.90″ N, 112° 10′ 34.10″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1998.42 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
Q 61 — NGS GQ0047 — Coconino County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 264 — NGS GQ0049 — Coconino County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6681 CANYON — NGS DO5599 — Coconino County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 265 — NGS GQ0050 — Coconino County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RV 262 — NGS GQ0046 — Coconino County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6417 CANYON — NGS DO5688 — Coconino County, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino County, US?

RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #902 and sits at an elevation of 1998.4 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino County, US?

The position of RV 263 — NGS GQ0048 — Coconino County, US in WGS84 is 36.025528°, -112.176139° (decimal), or 36° 1′ 31.90″ N, 112° 10′ 34.10″ 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.