W 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert County, US

USNGStrigunknown#6161
Latitude
39.323889°
Longitude
-104.583611°
Ortho h
2001.58 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the NGS network, which maintains the primary geodetic framework for the United States. As a trig point, this station served as a control point for horizontal positioning and triangulation surveys, establishing accurate reference coordinates across the landscape. Located in Elbert County, Colorado, at latitude 39.32389° and longitude -104.58361°, this point contributes to the regional survey network covering the Rocky Mountain area. Trig stations of this type are valuable reference monuments for surveyors, engineers, and cartographers conducting local surveys and mapping projects. Verification and documentation of such points ensures the integrity of the geodetic network and facilitates reliable coordinate determinations for professional surveying work. Current condition assessment and coordinate confirmation through modern surveying methods help maintain the ongoing utility of this control point for contemporary surveying applications.

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W 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #6161 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 2001.6 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 39.323889°, -104.583611°, corresponding to 39° 19′ 26.00″ N, 104° 35′ 1.00″ 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 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert 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)39.323889, -104.583611
WGS84 (DMS)39° 19′ 26.00″ N, 104° 35′ 1.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 13N (approx.)
Elevation2001.58 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
E 375 — NGS KK0230 — Elbert County, US
1.6 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
SAW — NGS KK0233 — Elbert County, US
1.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
C E=BUZZ RM2 — NGS KK0232 — Elbert County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BUZZ — NGS KK0226 — Elbert County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
BUZZ RM 1 — NGS KK0228 — Elbert County, US
2.1 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
D 7 K — NGS KK0227 — Elbert County, US
2.1 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert County, US?

W 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #6161 and sits at an elevation of 2001.6 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert County, US?

The position of W 53 — NGS KK0242 — Elbert County, US in WGS84 is 39.323889°, -104.583611° (decimal), or 39° 19′ 26.00″ N, 104° 35′ 1.00″ 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.