THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park County, US

USNGStrigunknown#4893
Latitude
44.865634°
Longitude
-110.003688°
Ortho h
3021.90 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundational framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Park County, Wyoming, at coordinates 44.86563° N, 110.00369° W, this trig point serves as a precisely established reference station for horizontal positioning. Triangulation stations of this type were historically observed to create networks of known positions across the country, enabling surveyors and cartographers to reference their local measurements to a common geodetic datum. The point's location in Wyoming positions it within a region of significant surveying activity. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners who require accurate horizontal reference data. Maintaining accurate records of these stations supports the integrity of surveying work and ensures consistency across projects over time.

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THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #4893 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 3021.9 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.865634°, -110.003688°, corresponding to 44° 51′ 56.28″ N, 110° 0′ 13.28″ 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 THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park 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)44.865634, -110.003688
WGS84 (DMS)44° 51′ 56.28″ N, 110° 0′ 13.28″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation3021.90 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
6980.95 — NGS PY1070 — Park County, US
9.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
6902.10 — NGS PY1069 — Park County, US
9.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
12 5 — NGS PY1064 — Park County, US
9.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
5 GWM — NGS PY1065 — Park County, US
9.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
N 368 — NGS PY1068 — Park County, US
9.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 368 — NGS PY1071 — Park County, US
9.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park County, US?

THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #4893 and sits at an elevation of 3021.9 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park County, US?

The position of THE NEEDLES — NGS PY1207 — Park County, US in WGS84 is 44.865634°, -110.003688° (decimal), or 44° 51′ 56.28″ N, 110° 0′ 13.28″ 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.