SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US

USNGStrigunknown#3653
Latitude
40.704232°
Longitude
-112.083831°
Ortho h
1319.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the NGS network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Triangulation stations of this type served as essential control points for mapping and surveying operations, providing accurate horizontal positioning for regional and local surveys. Located near Magna, Utah, this benchmark occupies a strategic position within the broader western geodetic network. The station's coordinates of 40.70423°N, 112.08383°W situate it in an area of significant surveying interest. Trig stations are typically established on elevated or prominent locations to facilitate intervisibility with other control points. While the elevation for this particular monument is not currently recorded in available documentation, verification and proper documentation of such reference points remains valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network and supporting contemporary positioning work.

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SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3653 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1319.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.704232°, -112.083831°, corresponding to 40° 42′ 15.24″ N, 112° 5′ 1.79″ 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 SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, 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)40.704232, -112.083831
WGS84 (DMS)40° 42′ 15.24″ N, 112° 5′ 1.79″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1319.30 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 174 — NGS LP0224 — Magna, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 174 — NGS LP0223 — Magna, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 174 — NGS LP0222 — West Valley City, US
3.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BOOTH — NGS AI5799 — West Valley City, US
4.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
P 174 — NGS LP0221 — Salt Lake City, US
4.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HERCULES TANK — NGS LP0386 — West Valley City, US
4.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US?

SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3653 and sits at an elevation of 1319.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US?

The position of SAUNDERS — NGS LP0380 — Magna, US in WGS84 is 40.704232°, -112.083831° (decimal), or 40° 42′ 15.24″ N, 112° 5′ 1.79″ 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.