STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6416
Latitude
31.833611°
Longitude
-106.370833°
Ortho h
1201.31 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which constitutes the foundation of horizontal geodetic control across the United States. Trig stations like this point serve as precisely positioned reference marks established through classical triangulation methods and are essential for accurate surveying, mapping, and spatial reference applications. Located in El Paso County, Texas, at coordinates 31.83361° N, 106.37083° W, this benchmark provides surveying professionals with a documented control point for regional survey work and coordinate verification. Trig stations of this type are valuable in establishing survey networks, validating modern positioning techniques, and maintaining consistency in large-scale mapping projects. Contemporary verification and documentation of such existing benchmarks remains important for the surveying community, ensuring continuity of geodetic infrastructure and supporting both legacy and current surveying methodologies.

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STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6416 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1201.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.833611°, -106.370833°, corresponding to 31° 50′ 1.00″ N, 106° 22′ 15.00″ 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 STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, 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)31.833611, -106.370833
WGS84 (DMS)31° 50′ 1.00″ N, 106° 22′ 15.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1201.31 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
ELP 120+00 — NGS AB8585 — El Paso, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ELP AP STA B — NGS AC6431 — El Paso, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO BIGGS FIELD WATER TANK — NGS CE0549 — El Paso County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIGGS — NGS CE0102 — El Paso County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BIGGS RM 2 — NGS CE0103 — El Paso County, US
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 146 — NGS CE0097 — El Paso County, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, US?

STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6416 and sits at an elevation of 1201.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, US?

The position of STATION 3 — NGS CE0098 — El Paso County, US in WGS84 is 31.833611°, -106.370833° (decimal), or 31° 50′ 1.00″ N, 106° 22′ 15.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 13N (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.