W 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno County, US

USNGStrigunknown#8838
Latitude
36.992500°
Longitude
-119.702778°
Ortho h
152.99 m
Verifications
0
Last checked
Never
This triangulation station is part of the National Geodetic Survey's classical control network, which established the foundational geodetic framework for the United States. Located in Fresno County, California, this trig point served as a reference station for horizontal position control in regional surveying operations. Triangulation stations of this type were monumented to provide accurate positions for mapping, boundary surveys, and engineering projects. The coordinates 36.99250°, -119.70278° define its horizontal location within the NGS database. Verification and documentation of such benchmarks remain valuable for modern surveying professionals, as they anchor historical survey work and provide continuity with contemporary positioning systems. Interested users should consult the NGS database directly for complete monument records and any associated vertical or auxiliary data.

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W 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #8838 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 153.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 36.992500°, -119.702778°, corresponding to 36° 59′ 33.00″ N, 119° 42′ 10.00″ 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 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno 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)36.992500, -119.702778
WGS84 (DMS)36° 59′ 33.00″ N, 119° 42′ 10.00″ W
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 11N (approx.)
Elevation152.99 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
C 803 — NGS GT1713 — Fresno County, US
0.2 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
604.164 — NGS GT1712 — Fresno County, US
0.4 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
333.010 — NGS GT1721 — Fresno County, US
0.7 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
333.007 — NGS GT1720 — Fresno County, US
0.8 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
T 1233 — NGS GT1715 — Fresno County, US
0.9 km away · US
US NGS · triangulation station
337 — NGS GT1714 — Fresno County, US
1.0 km away · US

Frequently asked questions

What is W 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno County, US?

W 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno County, US is a triangulation station located in United States, catalogued in the US NGS network. It has the public identifier #8838 and sits at an elevation of 153.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of W 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno County, US?

The position of W 690 — NGS GT1711 — Fresno County, US in WGS84 is 36.992500°, -119.702778° (decimal), or 36° 59′ 33.00″ N, 119° 42′ 10.00″ W in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in United States this falls approximately in UTM Zone 11N (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.