U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8866
Latitude
33.504242°
Longitude
-111.797867°
Ortho h
394.71 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 infrastructure. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.50424°N, 111.79787°W, this trig point serves as a horizontal control reference for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were historically established to provide accurate positional reference points for large-scale surveying projects. The NGS maintains these monuments as part of the National Spatial Reference System, enabling surveyors, engineers, and cartographers to conduct precise work with consistent accuracy. Verification and documentation of such control points remain essential for maintaining the integrity of local and regional survey networks. Professional surveyors depend on these established references for boundary determinations, construction projects, and geographic information system development in Arizona and surrounding areas.

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U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8866 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 394.7 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.504242°, -111.797867°, corresponding to 33° 30′ 15.27″ N, 111° 47′ 52.32″ 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 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa 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)33.504242, -111.797867
WGS84 (DMS)33° 30′ 15.27″ N, 111° 47′ 52.32″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation394.71 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
B 367 — NGS DU1078 — Maricopa County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANDING RM 2 — NGS DU1080 — Maricopa County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANDING RM 1 — NGS DU1081 — Maricopa County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANDING — NGS DU1082 — Maricopa County, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 268 — NGS DU1077 — Maricopa County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 474 — NGS DU1336 — Maricopa County, US
1.5 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US?

U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8866 and sits at an elevation of 394.7 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US?

The position of U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US in WGS84 is 33.504242°, -111.797867° (decimal), or 33° 30′ 15.27″ N, 111° 47′ 52.32″ 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.