S 1517 — NGS CE0775 — El Paso, US

This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations serve as primary control monuments used to support surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across regions. Located near El Paso, Texas at latitude 31.74861° and longitude -106.38694°, this point contributes to the horizontal control network in the southwestern United States. Trig stations like this are typically established at elevated or strategically visible locations to facilitate measurements between distant points. For practicing surveyors and geodetic professionals, locating and verifying existing NGS monuments remains essential for establishing project control networks and ensuring survey accuracy. Documentation and recovery of these reference points preserve the continuity of the geodetic infrastructure upon which civil engineering, cartography, and land administration depend.

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