W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6093
Latitude
39.638008°
Longitude
-104.603886°
Ortho h
1801.50 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
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This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's network, which establishes the fundamental horizontal control framework for surveying and mapping activities throughout the United States. Located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, at coordinates 39.63801° North, 104.60389° West, this trigonometric point serves as a reference station for precise positioning and cadastral surveys in the region. Trig stations of this classification were historically observed and incorporated into the NGS network to support accurate geodetic measurements across the country. Verification and documentation of such control points remain valuable for confirming the integrity of survey networks, supporting GPS and modern positioning work, and maintaining continuity with historical survey records. This benchmark contributes to the overall geometric framework necessary for land surveying, engineering projects, and geographic information systems in Colorado.

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W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6093 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 1801.5 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.638008°, -104.603886°, corresponding to 39° 38′ 16.83″ N, 104° 36′ 13.99″ 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 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe 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)39.638008, -104.603886
WGS84 (DMS)39° 38′ 16.83″ N, 104° 36′ 13.99″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation1801.50 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
OBSERVATION TOWER — NGS KK1662 — Arapahoe County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 374 — NGS KK0479 — Arapahoe County, US
1.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
X 374 — NGS KK0481 — Arapahoe County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
INDIAN — NGS KK1657 — Arapahoe County, US
2.5 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T4S R65W SEC 36 SE COR — NGS KK1659 — Arapahoe County, US
2.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 374 — NGS KK0492 — Arapahoe County, US
2.8 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US?

W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6093 and sits at an elevation of 1801.5 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US?

The position of W 374 — NGS KK0480 — Arapahoe County, US in WGS84 is 39.638008°, -104.603886° (decimal), or 39° 38′ 16.83″ N, 104° 36′ 13.99″ 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.