SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937

USNGStrigunknown#3526
Latitude
40.716240°
Longitude
-111.894542°
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in the South Salt Lake area of Utah, the point serves as a reference for horizontal positional control at coordinates 40.71624°N, 111.89454°W. As a triangulation (trig) station, it was established to provide accurate geodetic positions for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals conducting work in the region. Such control points remain essential for establishing local survey networks, verifying survey-grade GPS observations, and maintaining consistency across surveying projects. The documentation and periodic verification of these benchmarks ensures the reliability and accuracy of the national geodetic infrastructure upon which modern surveying and geographic information systems depend.

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SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3526 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.716240°, -111.894542°, corresponding to 40° 42′ 58.46″ N, 111° 53′ 40.35″ 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 SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937 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)40.716240, -111.894542
WGS84 (DMS)40° 42′ 58.46″ N, 111° 53′ 40.35″ 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
4240 — NGS LO0591 — South Salt Lake, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 383 — NGS AE4647 — South Salt Lake, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 90 — NGS LO0575 — South Salt Lake, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLT — NGS LO0939 — Salt Lake City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 90 — NGS LO0574 — South Salt Lake, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
WW 90 — NGS LO0576 — South Salt Lake, US
1.6 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937?

SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3526. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937?

The position of SOUTH SALT LAKE MUNICIPAL TANK — NGS LO0937 in WGS84 is 40.716240°, -111.894542° (decimal), or 40° 42′ 58.46″ N, 111° 53′ 40.35″ 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.