U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US

USNGStrigunknown#3823
Latitude
40.627565°
Longitude
-111.994768°
Ellipsoidal h
1386.23 m
Ortho h
1403.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This trigonometric station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's comprehensive network of reference points that form the foundation of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located near West Jordan, Utah, at coordinates 40.62757° north latitude and 111.99477° west longitude, this trig point serves as a precise control station for surveying and mapping activities throughout the region. Trig stations like this benchmark establish horizontal and vertical control for professional surveyors, engineers, and GIS practitioners. The ellipsoidal elevation of 1386.2 meters documents the point's vertical position within the national coordinate system. Verification and proper documentation of such reference points remain essential to maintaining survey accuracy and ensuring consistent spatial data across infrastructure projects, property boundary determinations, and scientific applications. This point contributes to the ongoing integrity of geodetic control in the American West.

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U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #3823 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1403.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 40.627565°, -111.994768°, corresponding to 40° 37′ 39.24″ N, 111° 59′ 41.17″ 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 U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, 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)40.627565, -111.994768
WGS84 (DMS)40° 37′ 39.24″ N, 111° 59′ 41.17″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation1403.50 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
FAA U42 E — NGS AA3672 — West Jordan, US
0.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U42 D — NGS LO1157 — West Jordan, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
AIRPORT BCN SALT LAKE NO 2 APT — NGS LO0925 — West Jordan, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2S2W 2401 — NGS LP0388 — West Jordan, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
A 333 — NGS LO0622 — West Jordan, US
1.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 333 — NGS LO0621 — West Jordan, US
1.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US?

U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #3823 and sits at an elevation of 1403.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US?

The position of U42 C — NGS LO1156 — West Jordan, US in WGS84 is 40.627565°, -111.994768° (decimal), or 40° 37′ 39.24″ N, 111° 59′ 41.17″ 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.