W 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, US

USNGStrigunknown#8891
Latitude
33.432542°
Longitude
-111.736233°
Ortho h
406.82 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey network, which establishes the foundational control points for the nation's surveying and mapping infrastructure. As a trig point, this benchmark served to support precise horizontal positioning through classical triangulation methods, which formed the backbone of U.S. geodetic control prior to modern satellite-based systems. Located near Mesa, Arizona, at coordinates 33.43254°, -111.73623°, this point occupies a strategically useful position within Arizona's survey network. The elevation of this station was not recorded in available documentation. Verification and documentation of existing NGS benchmarks remain valuable for surveying professionals undertaking local projects, establishing local control networks, and validating modern positioning data against historical measurements. Such reference points continue to serve professional surveyors and geospatial specialists across the region.

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W 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8891 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 406.8 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 33.432542°, -111.736233°, corresponding to 33° 25′ 57.15″ N, 111° 44′ 10.44″ 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 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, 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)33.432542, -111.736233
WGS84 (DMS)33° 25′ 57.15″ N, 111° 44′ 10.44″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 12N (approx.)
Elevation406.82 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
X 517 — NGS DU2314 — Mesa, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
2210 — NGS DS2009 — Mesa, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
V 517 — NGS DU2312 — Mesa, US
1.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
1BL1 — NGS AJ3671 — Mesa, US
1.3 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
Y 517 — NGS DU2315 — Mesa, US
2.0 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
U 517 — NGS DU2311 — Mesa, US
2.3 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, US?

W 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8891 and sits at an elevation of 406.8 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, US?

The position of W 517 — NGS DU2313 — Mesa, US in WGS84 is 33.432542°, -111.736233° (decimal), or 33° 25′ 57.15″ N, 111° 44′ 10.44″ 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.