SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3603
Latitude
40.765012°
Longitude
-111.853884°
Ortho h
1399.56 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which forms the backbone of horizontal geodetic control across the United States. As a trig point, it serves as a monumented reference for surveying and mapping operations in its region. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, this benchmark contributes to the geospatial framework essential for professional surveying, engineering projects, and geographic information systems throughout the western United States. The NGS maintains records of such points to ensure consistency and accuracy in coordinate systems used by surveyors, planners, and engineers. Verification and documentation of existing control points remain valuable for sustaining the accuracy of surveys dependent upon established geodetic references. Professionals conducting work in this area may utilize this station for establishing local control networks or validating survey measurements. The preservation and continued accessibility of such benchmarks support long-term surveying and mapping initiatives.

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SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3603 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1399.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.765012°, -111.853884°, corresponding to 40° 45′ 54.04″ N, 111° 51′ 13.98″ 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 SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, 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)40.765012, -111.853884
WGS84 (DMS)40° 45′ 54.04″ N, 111° 51′ 13.98″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1399.56 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
C7 5 — NGS AE4743 — Salt Lake City, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SECOND 11 — NGS LO0703 — Salt Lake City, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TEMPLE 13 — NGS LO0694 — Salt Lake City, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOURTH 13 — NGS LO0689 — Salt Lake City, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
TEMPLE 11 — NGS LO0696 — Salt Lake City, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
FOURTH 11 — NGS LO0973 — Salt Lake City, US
0.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, US?

SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3603 and sits at an elevation of 1399.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of SECOND 13 — NGS LO0691 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.765012°, -111.853884° (decimal), or 40° 45′ 54.04″ N, 111° 51′ 13.98″ 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.