THORNTON 2 — NGS KK1739

This geodetic benchmark is a triangulation station within the NGS network, which establishes and maintains the fundamental horizontal and vertical reference framework for the United States. As a trig point, this station served as a control point for survey operations, enabling surveyors and engineers to reference precise positional data for mapping, construction, and land boundary establishment. Located in the vicinity of Thornton, Colorado, at coordinates 39.87099°N, -104.97947°W, the point contributes to regional geodetic control in the Front Range area. Verification and documentation of such reference monuments remain valuable for confirming the integrity of the survey network, ensuring consistency in modern surveys that may rely on or reference these historical control points. Surveyors conducting work in this area may find this benchmark useful for establishing local control or validating positioning systems.

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