TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — Salt Lake City, US

USNGStrigunknown#3398
Latitude
40.812973°
Longitude
-111.948392°
Ellipsoidal h
1275.04 m
Ortho h
1292.00 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network of control points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic reference system. Trig stations serve as precisely positioned monuments used to establish horizontal and vertical control for surveying, mapping, and engineering projects across the country. Located near Salt Lake City, Utah, at coordinates 40.81297° N, 111.94839° W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 1275.0 meters, this point occupies a strategic position within the regional survey framework. The documentation and verification of such benchmarks remain essential for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of spatial data infrastructure. Professional surveyors rely on NGS control points to tie their local measurements to the national datum, ensuring consistency across cadastral surveys, construction projects, and geospatial applications. Regular confirmation of these monuments' continued existence and stability supports long-term geodetic continuity.

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TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — 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 #3398 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1292.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.812973°, -111.948392°, corresponding to 40° 48′ 46.70″ N, 111° 56′ 54.21″ 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 TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — 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)40.812973, -111.948392
WGS84 (DMS)40° 48′ 46.70″ N, 111° 56′ 54.21″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1292.00 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
1N1W 2110 — NGS LO1021 — Salt Lake City, US
1.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
GERRARD — NGS LO1016 — Salt Lake City, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SALT LAKE CITY RAD KLUB E MAST — NGS LO1017
1.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1N1W 2104 — NGS LO1022 — Salt Lake City, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RNG SALT LAKE CITY RADIO SC — NGS LO1007
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
M 90 — NGS LO0546 — Salt Lake City, US
2.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — Salt Lake City, US?

TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — Salt Lake City, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3398 and sits at an elevation of 1292.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — Salt Lake City, US?

The position of TIDWELL — NGS AI5816 — Salt Lake City, US in WGS84 is 40.812973°, -111.948392° (decimal), or 40° 48′ 46.70″ N, 111° 56′ 54.21″ 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?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

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.