TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6012
Latitude
39.434470°
Longitude
-104.662572°
Ellipsoidal h
2008.98 m
Ortho h
2026.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This is a triangulation (trig) station maintained within the National Geodetic Survey's reference network, which establishes the foundational control for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.43447°N, 104.66257°W with an ellipsoidal elevation of 2009.0 meters, this point serves as a spatial reference for professional surveyors and mapping agencies conducting work across the region. Trig stations of this classification were historically observed and computed to provide accurate horizontal and vertical control. Such benchmarks remain valuable infrastructure for verifying survey work, establishing local coordinate systems, and supporting large-scale geographic information systems. The documented coordinates and elevation enable surveyors to tie their measurements to the national geodetic datum, ensuring consistency and reliability across projects. Periodic verification and maintenance of these control points strengthens the integrity of the surveying profession's foundational measurements.

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TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6012 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2026.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.434470°, -104.662572°, corresponding to 39° 26′ 4.09″ N, 104° 39′ 45.26″ 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 TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert 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)39.434470, -104.662572
WGS84 (DMS)39° 26′ 4.09″ N, 104° 39′ 45.26″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2026.29 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
A 54 RESET — NGS KK0248 — Elbert County, US
0.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
ROUND — NGS KK2089 — Elbert County, US
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLTOP AZ MK — NGS KK1637 — Elbert County, US
2.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 54 — NGS KK0250 — Douglas County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
HILLTOP — NGS KK1636 — Elbert County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
NINE — NGS KK2079 — Douglas County, US
2.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US?

TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6012 and sits at an elevation of 2026.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US?

The position of TTS 8A — NGS KK0249 — Elbert County, US in WGS84 is 39.434470°, -104.662572° (decimal), or 39° 26′ 4.09″ N, 104° 39′ 45.26″ 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.