T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US

USNGStrigunknown#6207
Latitude
39.652917°
Longitude
-104.812919°
Ortho h
1738.82 m
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0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's horizontal control network, which establishes the foundational coordinate framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located near Aurora, Colorado, at coordinates 39.65292° N, 104.81292° W, this trig point serves as a monumented reference for geodetic work in the Front Range region. Triangulation stations of this type provide precise horizontal positioning data essential for large-scale surveying projects, engineering work, and the development of detailed topographic information. The point's documented location allows surveyors and professionals to tie their local measurements to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and accuracy across projects. Verification and proper documentation of such control points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the nation's surveying infrastructure and supporting activities requiring absolute geographic reference.

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T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6207 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1738.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.652917°, -104.812919°, corresponding to 39° 39′ 10.50″ N, 104° 48′ 46.51″ 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 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, 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)39.652917, -104.812919
WGS84 (DMS)39° 39′ 10.50″ N, 104° 48′ 46.51″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1738.82 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
U 407 — NGS KK1505 — Aurora, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 407 — NGS KK1507 — Aurora, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
MELVIN — NGS KK1689 — Aurora, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLY — NGS KK1688 — Aurora, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HOLY AZ MK — NGS KK1690 — Aurora, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
F 407 — NGS KK1508 — Aurora, US
2.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US?

T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6207 and sits at an elevation of 1738.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US?

The position of T 407 — NGS KK1506 — Aurora, US in WGS84 is 39.652917°, -104.812919° (decimal), or 39° 39′ 10.50″ N, 104° 48′ 46.51″ 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.