U 161 — NGS PY0172 — Park County, US

USNGStrigunknown#5811
Latitude
44.883056°
Longitude
-111.053611°
Ortho h
2160.08 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's fundamental control network, which establishes the geometric framework for surveying and mapping across the United States. Located in Park County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.88306°N, 111.05361°W, this trig point serves as a reference monument for horizontal positioning and control extension. Triangulation stations of this type are typically established on elevated terrain to provide intervisibility across distances, enabling surveyors and mapping professionals to maintain positional accuracy in subsequent local and regional surveys. The documented geographic coordinates and network affiliation ensure that surveyors can reliably recover and reference this point for boundary surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Regular verification and maintenance of such benchmark records provides essential support for accurate surveying practices and helps preserve the integrity of the national geodetic datum.

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U 161 — NGS PY0172 — 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 #5811 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2160.1 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 44.883056°, -111.053611°, corresponding to 44° 52′ 59.00″ N, 111° 3′ 13.00″ 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 U 161 — NGS PY0172 — 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)44.883056, -111.053611
WGS84 (DMS)44° 52′ 59.00″ N, 111° 3′ 13.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation2160.08 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 161 — NGS PY0173 — Park County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 103 — NGS PY0171 — Park County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 103 — NGS PY0174 — Park County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 159 — NGS PY0175 — Park County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 161 — NGS PY0170 — Park County, US
3.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 103 RESET — NGS PY0169 — Park County, US
4.4 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 161 — NGS PY0172 — Park County, US?

U 161 — NGS PY0172 — Park County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5811 and sits at an elevation of 2160.1 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 161 — NGS PY0172 — Park County, US?

The position of U 161 — NGS PY0172 — Park County, US in WGS84 is 44.883056°, -111.053611° (decimal), or 44° 52′ 59.00″ N, 111° 3′ 13.00″ 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.