SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004

USNGStrigunknown#3377
Latitude
40.804673°
Longitude
-111.897509°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for the United States. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.80467° N, 111.89751° W, this trig point serves as a reference station for surveying and mapping operations throughout the region. Triangulation stations function as precise spatial reference points, enabling surveyors and engineers to establish accurate positions for subsequent surveys, construction projects, and geographic information systems. The NGS network represents decades of survey work providing geodetic control essential to cadastral surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific research. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the nation's geodetic infrastructure. Surveyors can utilize this station to verify equipment accuracy and establish local survey networks with confidence in absolute positioning.

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SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3377 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.804673°, -111.897509°, corresponding to 40° 48′ 16.82″ N, 111° 53′ 51.03″ 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 W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004 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)40.804673, -111.897509
WGS84 (DMS)40° 48′ 16.82″ N, 111° 53′ 51.03″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
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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
SALT LAKE CITY MICROWAVE STA — NGS LO1005
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIME — NGS LO0992 — Salt Lake City, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY UTAH COMM MAST — NGS LO1012
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 172 — NGS LO0550 — Salt Lake City, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ENSIGN PEAK MONUMENT — NGS LO1003 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LIME RM 3 AZIMUTH — NGS LO1009 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004?

SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3377. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004?

The position of SALT LAKE CITY W MICROWAVE TWR — NGS LO1004 in WGS84 is 40.804673°, -111.897509° (decimal), or 40° 48′ 16.82″ N, 111° 53′ 51.03″ 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.