V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8535
Latitude
41.772472°
Longitude
-107.276667°
Ortho h
2080.25 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which serves as the foundational control system for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Trigonometric stations of this type were established to create precise horizontal positional references across the country through intervisible point networks. Located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.77247°N, 107.27667°W, this benchmark provides essential geodetic control for regional surveying activities, cadastral work, and infrastructure projects. The point's role within the broader NGS framework enables surveyors and engineers to reference their measurements to a consistent national datum. Verification and documentation of such control points remain critical for maintaining the integrity of the surveying network. Periodic inspection ensures the physical monument's stability and accessibility for future measurements, supporting long-term accuracy in land surveys and geospatial applications throughout the region.

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V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8535 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2080.3 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.772472°, -107.276667°, corresponding to 41° 46′ 20.90″ N, 107° 16′ 36.00″ 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 V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon 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)41.772472, -107.276667
WGS84 (DMS)41° 46′ 20.90″ N, 107° 16′ 36.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2080.25 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
W 115 — NGS MP0256 — Carbon County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 115 — NGS MP0254 — Carbon County, US
1.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 337 — NGS MP0450 — Carbon County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 115 — NGS MP0257 — Carbon County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C 337 — NGS MP0451 — Rawlins, US
2.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
RAWLINS — NGS MP0613
3.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon County, US?

V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8535 and sits at an elevation of 2080.3 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon County, US?

The position of V 115 — NGS MP0255 — Carbon County, US in WGS84 is 41.772472°, -107.276667° (decimal), or 41° 46′ 20.90″ N, 107° 16′ 36.00″ 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.