U 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, US

USNGStrigunknown#5964
Latitude
39.767353°
Longitude
-104.800428°
Ortho h
1644.29 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which serves as foundational control for precise surveying and mapping activities across the United States. Located near Aurora, Colorado, at coordinates 39.76735°N, 104.80043°W, this trig point contributes to the horizontal geodetic framework essential for large-scale engineering projects, land surveying, and geographic information system development. Triangulation stations function as monumented reference points established through precise angular measurements between distant locations. Such points provide surveyors and engineers with reliable datum markers for local surveys and coordinate transformations. The preservation and verification of benchmark data ensures continuity in geodetic standards and supports accurate redetermination of property boundaries and infrastructure alignment. Documentation of this point's condition and accessibility aids the surveying community in maintaining the integrity of regional control networks. Professionals undertaking precise positioning work should verify current monument status before field operations.

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U 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #5964 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1644.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.767353°, -104.800428°, corresponding to 39° 46′ 2.47″ N, 104° 48′ 1.54″ 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 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, 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)39.767353, -104.800428
WGS84 (DMS)39° 46′ 2.47″ N, 104° 48′ 1.54″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1644.29 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
PENA — NGS AE5246 — Aurora, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 451 — NGS DJ8160 — Aurora, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 451 — NGS DJ8158 — Aurora, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
EMIL — NGS KK1518 — Aurora, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SM 045B — NGS DR2606 — Aurora, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
S 259 — NGS KK0331 — Aurora, US
1.2 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, US?

U 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #5964 and sits at an elevation of 1644.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, US?

The position of U 451 — NGS DJ8159 — Aurora, US in WGS84 is 39.767353°, -104.800428° (decimal), or 39° 46′ 2.47″ N, 104° 48′ 1.54″ 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.