W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, US

USNGStrigunknown#6382
Latitude
39.770833°
Longitude
-104.893889°
Ortho h
1609.84 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's trig network, which forms a foundational component of the United States' geodetic infrastructure. Located in the Denver, Colorado area at coordinates 39.77083° N, 104.89389° W, this point serves as a reference marker for surveying and mapping activities across the region. Triangulation stations of this type were established to create a precise geometric framework for the country's surveying system. They enable surveyors and engineers to conduct accurate positional measurements for boundary determination, infrastructure development, and cartographic work. Documentation and verification of such benchmark points remain valuable for maintaining the integrity of the geodetic network, particularly as modern surveying technologies evolve. Professionals conducting field work in this area may reference this point's coordinates when performing surveys or validating positioning data.

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W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6382 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1609.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.770833°, -104.893889°, corresponding to 39° 46′ 15.00″ N, 104° 53′ 38.00″ 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 W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, 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)39.770833, -104.893889
WGS84 (DMS)39° 46′ 15.00″ N, 104° 53′ 38.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1609.84 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
L 394 — NGS KK1290 — Denver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SPC 3 — NGS DJ8225 — Denver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 392 RESET — NGS DG4395 — Denver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
B 452 — NGS DJ8153 — Denver, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
E 394 — NGS KK1291 — Denver, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
G 392 — NGS KK1539 — Denver, US
0.9 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, US?

W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6382 and sits at an elevation of 1609.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, US?

The position of W 259 — NGS KK0338 — Denver, US in WGS84 is 39.770833°, -104.893889° (decimal), or 39° 46′ 15.00″ N, 104° 53′ 38.00″ 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.