SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3538
Latitude
40.736519°
Longitude
-111.894581°
Ellipsoidal h
1284.34 m
Ortho h
1301.30 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points, which establishes the geometric foundation for surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.73652°N, 111.89458°W, this trig point serves as a reference for establishing horizontal and vertical control in regional surveys. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1284.3 meters reflects the point's position relative to the GRS 80 reference ellipsoid. Triangulation stations of this type historically provided precise positions for large-scale mapping projects and continue to support modern surveying work, including GPS and GNSS operations. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the national geodetic datum and supporting surveying professionals who rely on established control networks for their work.

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SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — 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 #3538 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1301.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.736519°, -111.894581°, corresponding to 40° 44′ 11.47″ N, 111° 53′ 40.49″ 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 SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — 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)40.736519, -111.894581
WGS84 (DMS)40° 44′ 11.47″ N, 111° 53′ 40.49″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1301.30 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
5249 — NGS AE4645 — Salt Lake City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 86 — NGS LO0590 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 90 — NGS LO0577 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLT — NGS LO0939 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 86 — NGS LO0589 — Salt Lake City, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
4240 — NGS LO0591 — South Salt Lake, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — Salt Lake City, US?

SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3538 and sits at an elevation of 1301.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of SLCP BASE STATION — NGS DF4644 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.736519°, -111.894581° (decimal), or 40° 44′ 11.47″ N, 111° 53′ 40.49″ 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.