S 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6169
Latitude
39.244444°
Longitude
-104.551389°
Ortho h
2056.81 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station represents a component of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of control points establishing horizontal positional reference across the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.24444° N, 104.55139° W, this trig point serves as a fundamental survey station for regional geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this classification provide precise horizontal positional references essential for surveying operations, mapping, and engineering projects throughout their respective areas. The NGS network integrates these points into a coordinated system supporting cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific investigations requiring accurate spatial reference. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remains critical for maintaining geodetic infrastructure integrity. The recovery and confirmation of established control points ensure continuity of survey work and support the accuracy of subsequent positioning efforts by surveying professionals and government agencies.

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S 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6169 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2056.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.244444°, -104.551389°, corresponding to 39° 14′ 40.00″ N, 104° 33′ 5.00″ 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 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert 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)39.244444, -104.551389
WGS84 (DMS)39° 14′ 40.00″ N, 104° 33′ 5.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2056.81 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
T 53 — NGS KK0224 — Elbert County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELBERT RESET — NGS KK1640 — Elbert County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TABLE — NGS KK1639 — Elbert County, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELBERT AZ MK — NGS KK1641 — Elbert County, US
2.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 53 — NGS KK0225 — Elbert County, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Q 53 — NGS KK0221 — Elbert County, US
5.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is S 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert County, US?

S 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6169 and sits at an elevation of 2056.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of S 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert County, US?

The position of S 53 — NGS KK0223 — Elbert County, US in WGS84 is 39.244444°, -104.551389° (decimal), or 39° 14′ 40.00″ N, 104° 33′ 5.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.