SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008

USNGStrigunknown#3553
Latitude
40.769588°
Longitude
-111.891540°
Ortho h
1412.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that establish the geometric framework for mapping and surveying across the United States. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.76959° N, 111.89154° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal positioning and geodetic control. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to support large-scale surveying operations and continue to provide valuable reference data for contemporary surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks ensure the integrity of the national spatial reference system and facilitate accurate land measurement and infrastructure development. Professional surveyors rely on these established control points to maintain consistency and precision in their work across regional and national scales.

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SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3553 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1412.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.769588°, -111.891540°, corresponding to 40° 46′ 10.52″ N, 111° 53′ 29.54″ 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 SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008 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)40.769588, -111.891540
WGS84 (DMS)40° 46′ 10.52″ N, 111° 53′ 29.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1412.00 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
MERIDIAN — NGS AE4738 — Salt Lake City, US
0.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY HOTEL UTAH FLAG — NGS LO0994
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY TEMPLE E SPIRE — NGS LO1002
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY TEMPLE W SPIRE — NGS LO1000
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY LDS CH BLDG LT — NGS LO1011
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C29 1 — NGS AE4642 — Salt Lake City, US
0.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008?

SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3553 and sits at an elevation of 1412.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008?

The position of SALT LAKE CITY AZIMUTH — NGS LO1008 in WGS84 is 40.769588°, -111.891540° (decimal), or 40° 46′ 10.52″ N, 111° 53′ 29.54″ 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.