SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8631
Latitude
41.016953°
Longitude
-107.969512°
Ortho h
2018.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of reference points that establish the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Trigonometric stations such as this serve as control points for surveys, mapping projects, and infrastructure development across regional and national scales. Located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, this benchmark contributes to the precise horizontal positioning data necessary for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout the region. The NGS network represents decades of accumulated surveying effort and continues to provide essential reference values for professional surveyors and geospatial professionals. Verification and documentation of such points remain important for maintaining data integrity in the national geodetic infrastructure. Surveyors undertaking work in this area may reference this station when establishing local control networks or validating positioning accuracy.

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SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8631 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2018.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.016953°, -107.969512°, corresponding to 41° 1′ 1.03″ N, 107° 58′ 10.24″ 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 SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater 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)41.016953, -107.969512
WGS84 (DMS)41° 1′ 1.03″ N, 107° 58′ 10.24″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2018.60 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
DOUBLE — NGS MP0670 — Sweetwater County, US
23.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROBBER — NGS MP0668 — Carbon County, US
25.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
K 15 — NGS MP0345 — Carbon County, US
25.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FLATTOP — NGS MP0667 — Carbon County, US
25.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6243 — NGS MP0344 — Baggs, US
26.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
J 15 — NGS MP0343 — Baggs, US
26.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater County, US?

SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8631 and sits at an elevation of 2018.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater County, US?

The position of SAND — NGS MP0669 — Sweetwater County, US in WGS84 is 41.016953°, -107.969512° (decimal), or 41° 1′ 1.03″ N, 107° 58′ 10.24″ 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.