T 174 — NGS LP0216 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3319
Latitude
40.751111°
Longitude
-112.003056°
Ortho h
1291.53 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 across the United States. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.75111°N, 112.00306°W, this trig point serves as a reference marker for horizontal positioning accuracy in the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to create precise geodetic networks through intervisible point measurements. Documentation and verification of such control points remain essential for surveyors, engineers, and geospatial professionals conducting work in the area. These monuments provide monumentation stability and consistent horizontal reference values necessary for boundary surveys, infrastructure projects, and mapping applications. Maintaining accurate records of existing benchmarks supports the integrity of the geodetic network and facilitates efficient field operations.

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T 174 — NGS LP0216 — 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 #3319 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1291.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.751111°, -112.003056°, corresponding to 40° 45′ 4.00″ N, 112° 0′ 11.00″ 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 174 — NGS LP0216 — 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)40.751111, -112.003056
WGS84 (DMS)40° 45′ 4.00″ N, 112° 0′ 11.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1291.53 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
H 19 — NGS LP0217 — Salt Lake City, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 174 — NGS LO0643 — Salt Lake City, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 174 — NGS LP0218 — Salt Lake City, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1S2W 0206 — NGS LP0341 — Salt Lake City, US
2.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
R 174 — NGS LP0219 — Salt Lake City, US
2.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 174 — NGS LO0642 — Salt Lake City, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 174 — NGS LP0216 — Salt Lake City, US?

T 174 — NGS LP0216 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3319 and sits at an elevation of 1291.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 174 — NGS LP0216 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of T 174 — NGS LP0216 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.751111°, -112.003056° (decimal), or 40° 45′ 4.00″ N, 112° 0′ 11.00″ 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.