T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, US

USNGStrigunknown#6544
Latitude
31.785556°
Longitude
-106.425833°
Ortho h
1168.35 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
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 near El Paso, Texas, at coordinates 31.78556°N, 106.42583°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create accurate geodetic networks across regions through intervisible point measurements. Such monuments remain valuable for verifying modern positioning systems, supporting boundary surveys, engineering projects, and land administration. The precise documentation and recovery of these control points ensures continuity between legacy surveys and contemporary work. Professional surveyors rely on benchmarks within established networks to maintain positional accuracy and consistency across multiple projects and jurisdictions.

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T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6544 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1168.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 31.785556°, -106.425833°, corresponding to 31° 47′ 8.00″ N, 106° 25′ 33.00″ 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 T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, 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)31.785556, -106.425833
WGS84 (DMS)31° 47′ 8.00″ N, 106° 25′ 33.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1168.35 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
COUNTY 1 — NGS CE0123 — El Paso, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 180 — NGS CE0136 — El Paso, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EL PASO LORETTO COLLEGE CUPOLA — NGS CE0576
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
80 — NGS CE0392 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
COUNTY 2 — NGS CE0122 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 1517 — NGS CE0741 — El Paso, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, US?

T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6544 and sits at an elevation of 1168.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, US?

The position of T 1517 — NGS CE0778 — El Paso, US in WGS84 is 31.785556°, -106.425833° (decimal), or 31° 47′ 8.00″ N, 106° 25′ 33.00″ 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.