SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948

USNGStrigunknown#3485
Latitude
40.701367°
Longitude
-111.919042°
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geodetic framework for the United States. Triangulation stations like this point serve as control monuments for horizontal positioning and are critical infrastructure for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects nationwide. Located in the South Salt Lake area of Utah at coordinates 40.70137°N, 111.91904°W, this trig point contributes to the spatial reference system used across federal, state, and local surveying applications. The documented location and recovery of such control points remain essential for maintaining survey accuracy and consistency over time. Professional surveyors regularly verify and document benchmark conditions to ensure the integrity of the geodetic network and support ongoing land surveys, infrastructure development, and scientific applications requiring precise positional reference.

Verify this point

Sign in to submit a verification from the field.

Verification history (0)

No verifications yet. Be the first to check this point!
🛰️ Satellite view
ESRI World Imagery · zoom 16 (~1 m/px)
Open in Google Earth →
Satellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, USSatellite imagery of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948, US
🗺️ Google Maps🚗 Street View🅱️ Bing Maps🌐 OpenStreetMap
Imagery © Esri · Earthstar Geographics · USGS · NASA · All providers credited

SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3485 on SurveyingPedia. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.701367°, -111.919042°, corresponding to 40° 42′ 4.92″ N, 111° 55′ 8.55″ 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 RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948 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)40.701367, -111.919042
WGS84 (DMS)40° 42′ 4.92″ N, 111° 55′ 8.55″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Precise conversionOpen in coordinate converter →

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
SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX W MST — NGS LO0934
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY RAD KSXX E MAST — NGS LO0949 — West Valley City, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY RAD KSXX W MAST — NGS LO0951 — West Valley City, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 90 — NGS LO0574 — South Salt Lake, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 90 — NGS LO0573 — South Salt Lake, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 383 — NGS AE4648 — South Salt Lake, US
1.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948?

SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948 is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3485. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948?

The position of SOUTH SALT LAKE RAD KCPX E MST — NGS LO0948 in WGS84 is 40.701367°, -111.919042° (decimal), or 40° 42′ 4.92″ N, 111° 55′ 8.55″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.