TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#6652
Latitude
39.691723°
Longitude
-104.938305°
Ellipsoidal h
1643.35 m
Ortho h
1660.60 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located near Denver, Colorado, at coordinates 39.69172° N, 104.93831° W, this trig point serves as a reference for horizontal and vertical control in the region. Triangulation stations of this type have historically provided precise spatial reference data for surveyors, engineers, and mapping professionals. The documented ellipsoidal elevation of 1643.3 meters contributes to vertical control information across the area. Verification and maintenance of such benchmark marks remain important for confirming positional accuracy in modern surveying operations, particularly as new technologies complement or replace classical geodetic methods. Surveyors working in the Denver metropolitan region may reference this point when establishing local control networks or validating survey-grade positioning systems.

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TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6652 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1660.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.691723°, -104.938305°, corresponding to 39° 41′ 30.20″ N, 104° 56′ 17.90″ 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 TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, 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)39.691723, -104.938305
WGS84 (DMS)39° 41′ 30.20″ N, 104° 56′ 17.90″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1660.60 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
V 356 — NGS KK0523 — Denver, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
CC 1 — NGS KK0521 — Denver, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 356 — NGS KK0524 — Denver, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 406 — NGS KK1496 — Denver, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
DENVER UNIV OBSERVATORY DOME — NGS KK1707
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
H 393 — NGS KK1281 — Denver, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, US?

TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6652 and sits at an elevation of 1660.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, US?

The position of TRANSPORTATION — NGS AE5253 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.691723°, -104.938305° (decimal), or 39° 41′ 30.20″ N, 104° 56′ 17.90″ 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.