S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5814
Latitude
45.027778°
Longitude
-111.106667°
Ortho h
2080.98 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located in Gallatin County, Montana, at coordinates 45.02778°N, 111.10667°W, this trig point serves as a control station for high-precision geodetic work. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate horizontal positioning for surveyors and engineers conducting boundary surveys, infrastructure development, and cartographic projects. The point's documented coordinates allow surveyors to reference their local measurements against the national geodetic datum. Verification and documentation of such benchmark locations remain valuable for maintaining survey integrity, validating legacy survey records, and supporting modern positioning technologies. NGS records for these points provide essential baseline data for professional surveying and construction activities throughout their service areas.

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S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5814 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2081.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 45.027778°, -111.106667°, corresponding to 45° 1′ 40.00″ N, 111° 6′ 24.00″ 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 S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin 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)45.027778, -111.106667
WGS84 (DMS)45° 1′ 40.00″ N, 111° 6′ 24.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2080.98 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
N 161 — NGS QX0320 — Gallatin County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 161 — NGS QX0317 — Gallatin County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 103 — NGS QX0315 — Gallatin County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 103 — NGS QX0321 — Gallatin County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 161 — NGS PY0161 — Gallatin County, US
4.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y N PARK — NGS QX0314 — Gallatin County, US
4.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US?

S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5814 and sits at an elevation of 2081.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US?

The position of S 103 — NGS QX0318 — Gallatin County, US in WGS84 is 45.027778°, -111.106667° (decimal), or 45° 1′ 40.00″ N, 111° 6′ 24.00″ 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.