V 268 — NGS DU1077 — Maricopa County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8879
Latitude
33.509136°
Longitude
-111.784342°
Ortho h
394.77 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the fundamental control framework for surveying and mapping throughout the United States. Located in Maricopa County, Arizona, at coordinates 33.50914° N, 111.78434° W, this trig point serves as a fixed reference for horizontal positioning and network densification in the region. Triangulation stations of this class are essential to geodetic practice, providing stable ground control for cadastral surveys, engineering projects, and cartographic work. Such points are typically monumented with durable markers and integrated into broader networks that maintain consistency across administrative and jurisdictional boundaries. Verification and documentation of existing geodetic control points remain valuable for the surveying community, ensuring the reliability and continuity of positional reference systems. This benchmark contributes to Arizona's geodetic infrastructure and supports professional surveying activities requiring traceable, high-order control.

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V 268 — NGS DU1077 — 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 #8879 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 394.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.509136°, -111.784342°, corresponding to 33° 30′ 32.89″ N, 111° 47′ 3.63″ 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 268 — NGS DU1077 — 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)33.509136, -111.784342
WGS84 (DMS)33° 30′ 32.89″ N, 111° 47′ 3.63″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation394.77 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
0.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 268 — NGS DU1079 — Maricopa County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
W 268 — NGS DU1076 — Maricopa County, US
1.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANDING RM 2 — NGS DU1080 — Maricopa County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANDING RM 1 — NGS DU1081 — Maricopa County, US
2.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
LANDING — NGS DU1082 — Maricopa County, US
2.7 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is V 268 — NGS DU1077 — Maricopa County, US?

V 268 — NGS DU1077 — Maricopa County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8879 and sits at an elevation of 394.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of V 268 — NGS DU1077 — Maricopa County, US?

The position of V 268 — NGS DU1077 — Maricopa County, US in WGS84 is 33.509136°, -111.784342° (decimal), or 33° 30′ 32.89″ N, 111° 47′ 3.63″ 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.