S 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#209021
Latitude
36.895278°
Longitude
-119.711111°
Ortho h
120.82 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for all surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located in Fresno County, California, at coordinates 36.89528° N, 119.71111° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for horizontal geodetic control. Trigonometric stations like this one were historically established through precise angular measurements and distance observations to create interconnected networks of known positions. Such points remain valuable for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers requiring accurate spatial reference data. The continued verification and documentation of these benchmarks supports the integrity of California's surveying infrastructure and enables proper georeferencing of contemporary surveys and mapping projects. Professional surveyors should verify the current condition and accessibility of this station when planning field operations in the region.

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S 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #209021 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 120.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.895278°, -119.711111°, corresponding to 36° 53′ 43.00″ N, 119° 42′ 40.00″ 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 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno 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)36.895278, -119.711111
WGS84 (DMS)36° 53′ 43.00″ N, 119° 42′ 40.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation120.82 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
L 1036 — NGS GT1687 — Fresno County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 1036 RESET — NGS AH4459 — Fresno County, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 1036 RESET — NGS GT1689 — Fresno County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 247 — NGS GT1691 — Fresno County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 1036 — NGS GT1625 — Clovis, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 247 — NGS GT1683 — Clovis, US
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is S 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno County, US?

S 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #209021 and sits at an elevation of 120.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of S 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno County, US?

The position of S 247 — NGS GT1686 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.895278°, -119.711111° (decimal), or 36° 53′ 43.00″ N, 119° 42′ 40.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.